Growing Tips & Care

Acorn Squash Shelf Life & Late Summer Pumpkin Harvesting

Thread Highlights: Late Summer Pumpkin Harvest & Storage Tips 💡 Storage Secrets: Thin-skinned orange pumpkins (like Rouge Vif d’Etampes) do not store well. To prevent rotting, keep storage temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and never wash the pumpkins before storing, as this removes their protective natural coating. 🎃 Acorn Squash Shelf Life: A fascinating report on … Read more

When and How to Transplant Lilies (Step-by-Step Guide)

🌸 Editor’s Note: We all love our lilies, but eventually, those beautiful clumps get a little too crowded and stop putting on a good show. In this article, our resident gardening expert Pomidoroved breaks down exactly when and how to divide and transplant your lilies—while hilariously busting a few stubborn gardening myths along the way! … Read more

Growing Lilies 101: Planting, Care, and Transplanting Tips

🌸 Editor’s Note: We talk a lot about vegetables here, but every garden needs a splash of color! In this classic, slightly humorous guide, forum admin Pomidoroved breaks down the absolute basics of growing gorgeous lilies—including a few crucial mistakes you definitely want to avoid. Be sure to check the comments for a fascinating grower … Read more

To Dig or Not to Dig? Lifting Tulip Bulbs – The Ultimate Guide

🌷 Editor’s Note: We all love a good low-maintenance garden, and tulips often seem like the perfect “plant-it-and-forget-it” flower. But if you’ve ever wondered why those expensive, fancy Dutch tulips look spectacular the first year and then mysteriously vanish by year three, this article is for you. Our forum veteran Pomidoroved breaks down the science … Read more

Overwintering Dahlias: From Saran Wrap to the “Dirt Clump” Method

🌺 Editor’s Note: Dahlias are the crown jewels of the late-summer garden, but overwintering their delicate tubers in harsh, freezing climates is a true test of a gardener’s skill. In this article, our growers share their battle-tested methods for keeping dahlia tubers plump and healthy until spring — along with a spirited debate in the … Read more

The Great Mulch Mistake: How Fresh Grass Brought Spider Mites to My Tomatoes in Greenhouse

The Great Mulch Mistake: How Fresh Grass Brought Spider Mites to My Tomatoes 👉 Why You Should Never Mulch with Fresh Grass ✍️ By Pomidoroved | 📅 Originally published: May 23, 2010 | 📂 Category: Pests & Diseases, Greenhouse Growing | Photo by: Lana_s_Kavkaza We all know the benefits of mulching in general, mulching tomatoes … Read more