Three pumpkins (two orange, one green) lying on dry grass in a sunlit park, with a family sitting blurred in the background, enjoying a picnic.

Love in the Veggie Patch: Understanding Cucurbit Reproduction

Growing up with fairytales, I came to believe that love is everywhere. Sometimes, you just have to look a little closer to notice it. It doesn’t always look the way we expect. It can take different shapes and happen in places we’d never think to look. Even… in your veggie patch. Let me explain. As you prepare for a season of abundance, you’ve been nurturing your zucchini plants for weeks. The vines are sprawling, the leaves are lush, and then: boom, flowers!...

July 12, 2025 4 min
A dog sunning on a clover lawn

Fruit and Vegetables That Pets Can Enjoy

If you’re a gardener with pets, no doubt they spend some time in or near the garden. While it’s essential to do some pet-proofing to your garden, it’s also fun to hang out with your pet, just relaxing in the garden. While your dog or cat probably won’t help you with any garden chores, they might love to help you enjoy the harvest. Our pets can enjoy many fruits and vegetables....