Maryland Grows
Category: Food Gardening
Adventures in container food gardening
Several years ago I had to give up my backyard vegetable garden because the trees nearby were casting too much shade. I was lucky enough to find a community garden plot, which is where I now grow my tomatoes, peppers,…
Read MoreAsk an Expert: Is This Blossom End Rot on My Tomatoes?
Q: I think this is blossom end rot on a tomato. Could you take a look and let me know your thoughts and a solution to the problem? A: While this symptom indeed looks very similar to that of blossom…
Read MoreSteps to prevent and manage tomato leaf spot diseases
We wait what seems like a long time before the first garden tomatoes start to ripen. This is especially true if you grew them indoors first from seed to transplant stage. Invariably, our tomato plants will face seasonal challenges, such…
Read MoreFeatured Video: Grow Your Best Basil: Easy Care for Basil Plants
Take a look at this great video we found from the UMD Institute of Applied Agriculture walking you through simple steps to get more and better basil.
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