Blossom end rot is a disease of fruiting crops--including tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, and cucurbits--that can result in serious damage to the crops. In fact, gardeners and farmers may lose half of their crop to blossom end rot. Cause of Blossom End Rot Blossom end rot … [Read more...]
Compost Ingredients
Photo found on Flickr.com, courtesy of normanack. What to Feed Your Compost Pile Gardeners have lots of favorite crops, and mine is compost; I find it so satisfying to make. As you probably know, compost is the supreme soil builder, and the better your soil the better your … [Read more...]
Bat Houses are Good for the Garden
Most of us grow up with scary stories about bats that portray these mammals as evil creatures that fly in your hair and do bad deeds. In fact, nothing could be further from the truth. Bats like to be left alone, and perform miracles of insect control. As a major predator of … [Read more...]
How to Grow a Small-Space Vegetable Garden
Are you hungering for some home-grown vegetables, but short on space? Does the sun shine brightest in the front of your property or close to the house? Well no need to pass on the pleasures of gardening. There are plenty of delicious, hardy vegetables that thrive in decorative … [Read more...]
Growing Edible and Cut Flowers in The Home Garden
Edible Flowers Flowers have been used in cooking for centuries and have become increasingly popular in recent years, especially in haute cuisine. Edible flowers are visually interesting and unique additions to dishes; they add diverse flavor, texture … [Read more...]
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