Cosmos is an old-fashioned favorite that bears clouds of daisylike flowers on long stems above feathery foliage. Cosmos can be started from seed indoors and transplanted into the garden two or three weeks after the last frost in spring. It will bloom from late spring into autumn. Mass cosmos in large bands or groups in…
Zinnia is a low, bushy annual with oval dark green leaves, and red, yellow, purple, pink, and sometimes green daisy-like flowers from summer to early fall. Zinnias offer masses of color in beds and borders and can be grown in small groups in containers and pots. Zinnias are hot-weather plants. They do best after the…
As a seasoned gardener who has grown countless pepper plants over the years, I’ve learned that pruning can be one of the most effective ways to boost plant health, improve fruit production, and increase overall yield. When I first started growing peppers, I didn’t give much thought to pruning, and while the plants grew, they…
Pollination is one of the most important factors in growing a productive squash harvest. Without proper pollination, squash plants may produce small, misshapen fruits or fail to set fruit at all. Over the years, I’ve worked through pollination challenges in my own garden, learning firsthand which techniques lead to higher yields and healthier plants. Whether…
Over the years, I’ve learned that snap beans are one of the easiest and most rewarding crops to grow in a home garden. Whether you’re planting compact bush beans or climbing pole beans, they’re fast-growing, highly productive, and don’t require heavy feeding. I’ve grown snap beans in raised beds, containers, and traditional garden rows, and…
Tomatoes are one of the most rewarding crops for home gardeners, offering a wide variety of flavors, textures, and colors that can’t be matched by store-bought options. With thousands of varieties to choose from—ranging from sweet cherry tomatoes to meaty beefsteaks—there’s a tomato for every culinary need. Having grown tomatoes for years, I’ve learned that…
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