Bush squash varieties are perfect for gardeners who want big harvests without sprawling vines taking over the entire garden. Unlike traditional vining squash, bush squash grows in a compact, manageable habit that fits beautifully in raised beds, small gardens, and even larger containers. This collection features both summer and winter squash varieties with bush-type growth, giving you everything from tender zucchini and scallop squash to compact winter keepers. If space is limited but your love for squash is not, these bush squash varieties are the perfect solution for productive, easy-to-manage plants.
MoreHand pollinating corn—it sounds complicated but in reality, it's surprisingly simple. Whether you're looking to improve kernel fill on your sweet corn planting or want to get into seed saving, we're laying out everything you need to know to perform your first hand pollinations.
Sunscald—few things are more frustrating to gardeners than watching a perfectly good tomato get burned just before harvest. But did you know that the varieties most susceptible to sunscald happen to be some of the best-tasting ones? In this week's post we're exploring what causes sunscald and how you can prevent it without sacrificing flavor.
Are green shoulders bad? This week we're flipping the script on this so-called flaw to expose the truth behind green shoulders—what causes them and why they're often a sign of good things to come. Join us as we move beyond appearances to explore the roots of really good tomato flavor.