QUESTION: Do pepper plants need support? I'm not sure if I should stake mine like I do with tomatoes, or if they're fine on their own. What do you think? - Amanda W JENNIFER POINDEXTER AT GARDENING CHANNEL REPLIES: It depends upon the variety of pepper you’re growing. If … [Read more...]
Climbing Cucumbers: Maximize Your Harvest with Vertical Gardening
by Jim Aldwin Growing plants upwards instead of outwards can save you considerable space, and cucumbers, with their natural instinct for climbing, are perfect candidates for this method. Cucumbers (Cucumis sativus) are a favorite among home gardeners due to their ease of … [Read more...]
Why do I have white spots on my squash plant leaves?
QUESTION: I am growing winter squash plants, and I have white spots on my squash plant leaves. What's wrong? And what should I do next? Any ideas? - Jenny R GARDENING CHANNEL REPLIES: Uh oh! There are a few potential causes of white spots on squash leaves, and I will discuss … [Read more...]
20 Companion Plants for Peppers
By Jennifer Poindexter Are you adding peppers to your home garden? Would you like to get the most bang for your buck in your growing space? Consider companion planting. This type of gardening allows you to plant items next to each other where one (or both) plants receive a … [Read more...]
What is a commercial garden?
QUESTION: What is a commercial garden / market garden? Does it mean that you work in someone else's garden, or you pay money to have space for a garden or is it something else? - Maya G GARDENING CHANNEL REPLIES: Nope, it isn't a job and it isn't where you pay money for space. … [Read more...]