by Matt Gibson About Southern Blight Tomatoes plants do really well in warm temperatures, and with a helping hand of regular irrigation and fertilization, they are prepared to produce an excellent harvest of big, juicy fruit. When warm rains follow hot, dry spells, a … [Read more...]
Compost vs. Fertilizer, Explained
by Matt Gibson and Erin Marissa Russell Compost or fertilizer? What's the difference? Which one should you be using in your yard or garden? Or should you use both? Everyone who is interested in growing their own plants wants to create a healthy garden environment. To keep … [Read more...]
Tomato Diseases: How To Fight Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus
by Matt Gibson About Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus is a plant disease that is now quite common in any temperate, subtropical, and tropical environments around the world. The virus affects over 1000 different plant species and has become a major … [Read more...]
Tomato Diseases: How To Fight Blossom-End Rot
by Matt Gibson About Blossom-End Rot When the growing season in your region starts out with lots of rainy days and then shifts to dry conditions as the fruit is setting, watch out for blossom-end rot (BER). When your tomatoes are about half of their mature size, damage may … [Read more...]
How to Capture Water with Rain Barrels
If you want to water your plants and conserve water, consider an old-fashioned rain barrel. Rain barrels catch the water that runs down from your roof, storing it for later use in the garden. You can either make a rain barrel or buy one. Because of renewed interest in this … [Read more...]