Green beans are a wonderful addition to any home vegetable garden. They’re not only easy to grow, but also highly productive. Plus, their climbing habit can be used to cover unsightly walls or fences, or to create beautiful garden arches. The life cycle of green beans begins with the humble bean seed. This dried bean, … Read more
Growing radishes is a joy for many garden enthusiasts, thanks to their rapid growth and zesty flavor. Despite their rapid maturity, radishes go through six distinct stages in their life cycle. First, the seeds are planted, followed by germination and the development of seedlings. Radishes then begin to build a robust root system. At this … Read more
Have you ever had the joy of harvesting your own cucumbers, only to find some of them looking more like a squash than the perfectly green cucumber you expected? I know I suffered this as I went to harvest some cucumbers from my vegetable garden, and I wanted to know why are my cucumbers yellow … Read more
When I took my first foray into cucumber cultivation, I was armed with nothing but a free seed packet from a gardening magazine and a whole lot of enthusiasm. The variety was a little known one called Marketmore. As a newbie to the cucumber growing game, I was unprepared for what lay ahead. Imagine my … Read more
The eggplant, or aubergine as it’s known in some parts of the world, is a summer favorite in the vegetable garden. This heat-loving plant is often grown as an annual, can actually live up to three years. Understanding the lifecycle of the eggplant can greatly enhance your growing experience. This plant progresses through seven distinctive … Read more
The process of growing gladiolus is a process that requires a level of care, patience and attention to detail. During each gladiolus growth stage there are different factors to consider and challenges to overcome. Gladiolus is a firm favorite amongst gardeners as not only do these plants offer a colorful flowers to enjoy in the … Read more
About to grow your first Capsicum? I remember the first time I did! I had no clue what to expect during each of the Bell Pepper Growing Stages. I didn’t know that these were a member of the Nightshade or Solanaceae family so it was pure luck that I knew they needed heat and light! … Read more
Introduction to Bulb Propagation When I first started to plant bulbs as a new gardener I couldn’t believe how quickly the shopping cart crept up. The next season I spent the time to learn how to propagate bulbs to save on my wallet, as well as offering opportunities to propagate rare or heritage flower bulbs … Read more