If you’ve ever tried growing cantaloupe, you know how quickly those vines can take over the garden. That’s exactly why I started growing cantaloupe vertically. A sturdy trellis saves space, keeps fruit off the ground, improves airflow, and even makes harvesting easier. The catch? Not every trellis can handle heavy melon vines. In this guide, … Read more
Growing cantaloupe vertically is a smart way to save garden space while keeping vines healthier and fruit cleaner. With the right support and a few simple techniques, you can enjoy sweet, homegrown melons even in small gardens. In this guide, I’ll share my top tips to help you grow cantaloupe vertically for a healthier harvest … Read more
If you’ve walked out to your garden and noticed your once-green cantaloupe leaves turning yellow or brown, I know how worrying that can be. I’ve had that same moment myself, wondering if I was about to lose the entire crop. The good news is that yellow leaves don’t always mean your plant is dying. More … Read more
Cantaloupe grows on sprawling vines that take up a lot of space in the garden. What does the plant go through between planting and harvest? Here is the answer. Important Cantaloupe Facts Scientific Name Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis Type of plant annual Part Eaten fruit Days to Harvest 70-100 days Season Grown Warm season Cooked or … Read more
Strawberries are not only delicious, but they are also good for you. If you want more berries in your diet, this guide will show you the stages of growth of the strawberry plant. Important Strawberry Facts Scientific Name Fragaria × ananassa Type of plant perennial Part Eaten berry Days to Harvest 175 days from germination … Read more
Blueberry bushes produce delicious fruit that birds, animals, and people love. The blueberry bush can live up to 50 years if taken care of, so plant one where it can stay for that long. Here is what you need to know about blueberry growth stages. Important Blueberry Facts Scientific Name Vaccinium (the second word varies … Read more
Lemons are only hardy in USDA zones 8-11, so most parts of the country can’t grow them outside. There is a long tradition of growing lemon trees indoors, however, so don’t despair if you live in a cold area. Most people grow ‘Ponderosa’ or ‘Meyer’ lemons indoors. I will use Meyer lemons for this guide. … Read more
Banana plants are tropical plants from Asia. They are now grown in tropical areas all over the world. In colder areas, bananas can be grown indoors. Important Banana Facts Scientific Name Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana Type of plant Perennial Part Eaten fruit Days to Harvest 10-20 months Season Grown All seasons Cooked or raw both Optimal … Read more
Cantaloupes suffer from a lot of insect pests. The right companion plants can help that problem as well as others when planted around cantaloupe. Why Does Cantaloupe Need Companion Plants? Here are the ways companion plants help cantaloupe. Repel Insects Plants such as the Alliums and aromatic herbs repel insect pests with their scent. They … Read more
Lemon trees are fun to grow. Even if you live in a climate that is too cold to grow lemon trees outdoors, you can grow one indoors. This guide will tell you about the best fertilizers for your lemon trees. Why Fertilize Lemon Trees? Lemon trees are heavy feeders in the landscape and in pots. … Read more
Strawberries are easy to grow and nutritious. They have lots of vitamin C. Strawberries do require supplemental fertilizer, however. This guide will tell you all about fertilizing your strawberries. Why Fertilize Strawberries? While strawberry plants will grow without fertilizer, they have very small berries, and they do not produce many of them. If you want … Read more
Blueberries are a delicious and nutritious food. Taking care of your blueberry bush requires fertilizing it. Here is the best way to keep your blueberry bush healthy and productive. Why Fertilize Blueberries? Blueberries are heavy feeders year after year. Soil becomes depleted of nutrients faster than they are replaced. If you do not fertilize your … Read more
Apples need to be fertilized several times during the year. Depending on your soil, you may need to add micronutrients, too. This guide will tell you how to fertilize your apple trees and the best fertilizers to use. Here are my picks for the best apple fertilizer. Why Fertilize Apples? Apples are heavy feeders. I … Read more
If you’re a fan of figs, you know that there’s nothing quite like the taste of a fresh, ripe fig straight from the tree. But when is the right time to harvest your figs, and how do you know when they’re ready? In this article, we’ll explore the answers to these questions and more. When … Read more
Watermelon is a delicious and refreshing fruit that is enjoyed by many during the hot summer months. However, knowing when to harvest watermelon can be a bit tricky, especially for those who are new to growing this fruit. Harvesting watermelon at the right time is crucial to ensure that it has reached its peak sweetness … Read more
Growing cantaloupe at home takes time and effort to be successful, nothing beats the sense of harvesting and eating cantaloupe that you grow yourself. One of the most exciting moments during the cantaloupe growing process is the flowering and pollination stage. After investing a lot of time and effort in growing your cantaloupe from sowing, … Read more
If you harvest your cantaloupe too early, the fruit will not have its time to build the best taste, sweetness and aroma, but if your cantaloupe overripe, it can be soft and watery, in worst case, the fruit will go bad and you lost your time and effort to grow it in a long time. … Read more
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