by Matt Gibson Most gardeners are familiar with companion planting in the vegetable garden, finding combinations of compatible plants that grow well in pairs or as a group, such as the famous three sisters combo of squash, corn, and beans. There is also a science to companion … [Read more...]
Should you cut the bottom leaves off tomato plants?
QUESTION: Should you cut the bottom leaves off tomato plants? As a new tomato grower, you might be wondering whether it’s a good idea to trim the lower leaves on your tomato plants. Maybe you’ve noticed that some of the leaves near the base of the plant are yellowing or … [Read more...]
Should I cut dead leaves off my tomato plant?
QUESTION: Should I cut dead leaves off my tomato plant? I'm not sure if they are hurting the plant or keeping it from making more tomatoes. When you're growing tomatoes, you may find yourself wondering whether it’s worth the effort to trim dead or yellowing leaves from your … [Read more...]
I tried the Vertefarm Vertical Hydroponic Indoor Garden
By Lars Hundley Recently, the folks over at Vertefarm sent me one of their newly launched indoor home vertical hydroponic gardens at their expense for me to try and out review for Gardening Channel readers. I've been using it for just more than a month now and I'm already … [Read more...]
The Importance of Thinning Fruit Trees
Thinning overloaded fruit trees is a crucial practice that can significantly improve the quality, size, and taste of the fruits. By removing some of the fruits, the competition for the tree's limited resources is reduced, allowing the remaining fruits to grow larger and develop … [Read more...]
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