If you’ve ever read gardening blogs (and I know you’re reading this one, so you’re on the right track!), you’ve probably come across posts about gardening in small spaces. My question to most of them is—are they for real? Sure, they look beautiful, but how many of us actually have a garden that look...
It’s finally time to plant sweet corn, and we’re excited to share some of our top-performing varieties with you. If you prefer the classic taste of white sweet corn, we highly recommend Avalon Triple Sweet, an 82-day variety that delivers exceptionally sweet and tender kernels. For those who love ye...
This season, we decided to include peppers in our trials, primarily because one of our longtime favorite bell peppers is soon to be discontinued. To find a worthy replacement, we planted 11 varieties of sweet bell peppers.
Five of these stood out for their impressive sweetness and good size: Double U...
By this time of year, most gardeners have meticulously planned (and perhaps re-planned a few times!) their vegetable gardens. Every square foot is designated for a beloved vegetable. But if you’re like me, you might find yourself with a small, unclaimed corner here or a long, narrow strip there—spac...
I have been trying to cut back on my tomato production. Last year I had 24 plants, this year only 12. I have discovered 6 is probably my magic number. Tomato #1 died early due to something eating it. Tomato #2-5 have become dog food. Yep, your heard me right. My dogs LOVE tomatoes, and this year I h...
