Why Zucchini Blossoms Drop and What to Do About It | Gardener's Path

I’m such a fan of zucchini for the home garden.I consider it the perfect starter v

Sometimes slow and steady does not win the race. Like all those little kid gardeners, there are occasions when even the adults tire of waiting long periods to see sprouts, or taste the fruits (or should I say greens?) of their labor.That’s where fast-growing vegetables and herbs can really co

Part of the joy of growing Pisum sativum var. macrocarpum in the garden is right there in the name: snow pea.This vegetable thrives in cool – even snowy – weather, prod

Edible pod peas provide instant gratification from your veggie garden. You can just pick, pop them in your mouth, and enjoy. No shelling! No forks! No dishes!Of course, you can also

Opinions may differ, of course, but many gardeners will tell you that freshly picked peas (Pisum sativum) deliver a nearly unmatched pleasure.Fresh-off-the-vine peas deliver a cri

Remember the old adage, “Haste makes waste?” Sugar snap peas contradict these wise words from Founding Father Benjamin Franklin.These garden vegetables, Pisum sativum var. macrocarpon, d

Pruning zucchini puts me in mind of the catchy seven beats that tap out “Shave and a haircut…” and then the response, “Two bits!”The knocking pattern for gags origi

Did you know there’s a plant named after a time of day?And while you may recall the rather old-fashioned fo

Most cucumbers you grow in the garden make it obvious if they’re ailing. The leaves of Cucumis sativus plants get spots, perhaps, the fruits have holes, or both turn yellow or start shriveling.But “hollow heart” cucumbers don’t reall

You know the phrase, “an iron fist in the velvet glove”? Scholars like to quibble over who uttered it first, with Napoleon as the leading candidate.Me, I’d argue only that they could have been talking about olea

Oleander, Nerium oleander, is one beautiful yet tough flowering shrub.Grown outdoors, it will bloom i

Having a stash of homegrown zucchini you’ve blanched to keep in the freezer or canned and pickled to store in the cellar is wonderful.But when the plants themselves a