Give your vines a vertical boost for healthier plants, easier harvesting, and a more beautiful garden Some plants just beg to grow wild. Cucumbers are like that—curious, fast-growing, and prone to sprawling if we let them. But here’s the thing: when you guide those eager tendrils upward instead of outward, everything in the garden gets…
A Summer Guide for Zone 9 Gardeners 🌞 Introduction Every summer in Zone 9 feels like a test of endurance. The spring garden rewards us with lush greens and vigorous seedlings, but by mid-May, the scorching sun turns even our toughest crops into survivalists. For years, I struggled with sunscalded peppers, lettuce that bolted before…
If you’ve ever looked at your garden in midsummer and thought, “Is this it?” — you’re not alone. One of the best ways to stretch your harvest and maximize every inch of your raised bed is through succession sowing. With a little planning, you can turn your small space into a powerhouse of continuous produce….
Unlock richer harvests, stronger plants, and flavor-packed fruits—all with a single bucket of living brew. 🧡 A Note from My Garden to Yours In the early years of my garden, I would get so excited watching tomatoes and peppers set fruit that I forgot the soil still needed support. I assumed a handful of compost…
Why your tomatoes look sad—and how to perk them back up fast. 🧡 A Note from My Garden to Yours Every gardener has had this moment: you step outside with your coffee, expecting to admire your tomato plants, and instead find a slouchy mess. The leaves are sagging, the stems are leaning, and your once-lush…
Catch these sneaky pests early—before they take over your garden. 🧡 A Note from My Garden to Yours I’ll never forget the first time I found a hornworm the size of my finger clinging to a tomato stem like it owned the place. I was stunned. How had I missed it? The day before, everything…
