A wilted plant in the middle of a hot afternoon is not an emergency. It’s a plant doing exactly what it’s supposed to do to protect itself. The real skill in a heat wave isn’t doing more, it’s knowing when to hold back. Here are some tips to help you keep your garden healthy during this time.
Chicory is a versatile plant that thrives in poor soil and full sun, often found in roadside ditches and pastures. Its roots, commonly used to make chicory coffee, are roasted until dark brown and brittle. This caffeine-free beverage is a staple in New Orleans and offers numerous health benefits, including being gut-friendly and a natural source of antioxidants.
Sweet BombDiggity Farms · Garden Guide The Pinch List Which flowers to cut back, which to deadhead, and which to leave completely
Discover the secrets of growing cucumbers successfully with this guide. Learn about the different types of cucumbers, from compact bush varieties to the prolific vining types, and find out how to choose the right ones for your garden space. With tips on planting, maintenance, and harvesting, you’ll be able to enjoy a bountiful harvest of fresh cucumbers in no time.
Determinate tomatoes grow to a set height, ripen everything in a few weeks, and then they are done. Indeterminate tomatoes keep growing
Discover the secrets to mastering potato gardening. Determinate varieties are straightforward, producing a single harvest at a set time. Indeterminate types, on the other hand, offer continuous yields with consistent care. Knowing the difference elevates your gardening game.
A full look inside our greenhouse and gardens at Sweet BombDiggity Farms—what we’re growing, why we chose it, and how to create a space filled with beauty and intention.
Learn how to grow potatoes in a simple wire tower using soil, hay and seed potatoes, when to plant by your frost date, and how to cure and store your harvest. No digging required.
Learn how to arrange store-bought flowers naturally, plus simple tips to help cut flowers last longer at home.
Every year, poppy seeds end up tucked into a drawer, a basket, or a garden tote… and suddenly spring is knocking. The
A snail roll is a strip of moist potting soil rolled into a loose spiral, with seeds sown along the top edge.
Spring garden planning comes down to a few decisions you make in winter: where you will plant, your zone and last frost
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