What a disaster! Months spent caring for tomato plants only to wake one morning to suddenly find a sickly-looking plant about to lose all its fruit. Heart-sinking! Depending on how late in the season the wilting happens, it could cut your season short. Late season tomatoes could be done for unless it’s a straightforward fix. …
Tomatoes are widely regarded by many as one of the most popular vegetables to grow, especially if you have a home garden. After all, tomatoes are incredibly versatile, and despite being categorized as a fruit, it actually makes for an excellent finish on any kind of food. Needless to say, there’s really nothing quite like …
Who doesn’t love a lovely juicy tomato, freshly picked from your own back yard? The gardeners who find their tomatoes are cracked, have darkened skins and HAVE much less juice, that’s who. It leaves them pondering the question of why do tomatoes crack? And the answer is fairly simple. It’s an irregularity in their watering …
Rabbits are tiny, ferocious creatures that like to burrow deep into the ground. They often create tiny rabbit holes that pop upward and tend to live deep under the ground. Rabbits are firmly herbivores, so they only feed on plants that grow in different areas. They are incredibly fast runners, and are usually much smaller …
Deer are a common sight in many woodland areas around the country. Many homeowners live near places where deer are commonly found. If you live in one of these areas and you have a vegetable garden, you might find the deer are more of a pest than a cute distraction. They tend to look for …