Cosmos, with their vibrant and abundant blooms, are a beloved addition to any garden. These easy-to-grow annuals not only offer a dazzling display of colorful flowers but also attract beneficial pollinators like bees and butterflies. With their airy and feathery foliage, cosmos can provide a beautiful contrast to other garden plants, enhancing the overall aesthetic. Their low-maintenance nature and ability to self-sow make them a delightful and hassle-free choice for gardeners looking to add charm and pollinator-friendly blooms to their outdoor space.
Hand 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.
