Why Are My Pumpkin Buds Dying?
I recently started my first garden with pumpkins, and while one is growing great, the other buds are dying as soon as they appear. We're based in middle…
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Why Aren't My Habanero Peppers Growing?
I've got a habanero plant that's blooming with flowers, and I've been hand-pollinating them, but I'm not seeing any peppers form. Is there something I'm missing here? Do…
What's Going Wrong with My Pumpkin and Zucchini Plants?
Hey everyone! I recently planted a small garden in my new home and this is my first full spring/summer here. I have some zucchini and pumpkin plants that…
Why Aren't My Poblanos Producing Peppers?
I've got two poblano pepper plants that look really healthy and are full of flowers, but they're just not producing any peppers. Meanwhile, my bell peppers and banana…
How to Use Cloth Covers in Your Garden Without Hurting Pollinators?
Hey everyone! I've been watching a bunch of gardening videos and they often show people using fine-mesh cloth to cover their beds to keep pests out. But I'm…
Struggling with Cucumber Flowers: Help Needed!
I've got about 5-7 cucumber plants, but so far, I've only seen one male flower among the lot. On the other hand, I've spotted around 30 female flowers,…
How to Coexist with Bees in My Garden Without Getting Stung?
I planted a small flower garden last fall, and while it thrived for a bit, I now have a lot of bees buzzing around, and it's making me…
Best Eco-Friendly Seeds to Hand Out at a Spring Festival?
Hey everyone! I'm organizing a Spring festival in a small town in the North Central US, and I'm looking for some eco-friendly seed packets to distribute, especially to…
Can I Grow an Oriental Pear Tree Without Another Pear for Pollination?
I recently visited a local grower who suggested that an Oriental Pear tree would be a great self-pollinating option for my yard, which is in zone 8. However,…