Posts by Jon M

If you have loud neighbors or live near a busy street, you might be looking for ways to block some of the noise. Using plants as a sound barrier is a good way to get some peace and quiet. So,...

Are you getting big potato plants, but finding only small tubers when you dig them up?  There are lots of reasons this can happen, but no matter what the cause, the outcome is...

When you grow tomatoes, the fruit doesn’t always form perfectly.  Sometimes, there will be something wrong with the color or the shape, or there will be damage to the fruit. So, why are...

All plants need light to grow, including tomatoes - but the question is, how much?  If some parts of your garden are shaded, you might be wondering if tomato plants will grow there or...

Are you annoyed by birds that eat tomatoes off your plants?  It is even more frustrating when they take just one bite and leave the rest! So, how do you protect tomato plants from...

Protecting your plants from cold and pests is great.  However, leaving them covered all day can overheat them, doing more harm than good.  There are certain situations when you can leave...