Cucumbers plants that are stressed during the growing season may produce fruit that is bitter flavored. Commonly a lack of water or temperatures too cold or too hot cause cucumbers to bear bitter tasting fruit. But some cucumbers may have a slightly bitter flavor by nature. Cucumbers contain organic compounds Read more…
This project is so simple — simply chop the celery stalks from the base of the celery you bought from the store and use as you normally would. Instead of tossing the base, rinse it off and place it in a small saucer or bowl of warm water on or near a Read more…
Some people aren’t blessed with a green thumb and can find themselves struggling to keep their plants alive. Here is a quick troubleshooting guide to common gardening mistakes. 1. Plant varieties aren’t zone compatible Symptoms: Perennials and biennials are not returning the following year. Annuals are not thriving despite good garden Read more…
Most of us who are growing a garden right now can commiserate with one another over the persistent problem of squash bugs (otherwise known as leaf-footed beetles or stink bugs) ravaging our summer squash, pumpkins, cucumbers, and winter squash! This awesome garden hack is a total game-changer! Until now, we’ve been Read more…