It would help if we know what you are growing in there.

Relax. You probably are smothering your plants with love. When you water, do it so that the soil is wet to at least 6 inches. Once a week is usually enough. Remember that we old timers depended entirely on rainfall. Dolomite is a soil conditioner not a fertilizer. Wont do any harm but does not contain any Nitrogen, phosphorus or potassium. You may need a bit of nitrogen, but likely it is your watering pattern. Lots of corn varieties have red stems, some cabbage. Collards are a winter vegetable here, so I don't know if some have red stems in the spring.

Too much love,how could that be a bad thing, j/k :) I believe you are right, it's just it's my first REAL attempt at having a garden that actually yields something. I'm growing veggies btw. Had no idea Dolomite was not a fertilizer, someone told me it was. Thanks for the advice. I got a ph kit today so maybe I can find out what I need. My soil is neutral so that seems good...I think.

If they are not vigorous after you alter the watering schedule, you may want to add fertilizer. Miracle Grow is a quick fix, that is available in either regular or Organic formulations. Always follow directions on the label. Corn and cabbage in particular require a lot of nitrogen.

I would suggest you get your soil tested at your local agricultural agency. Those soil test kits aren't that reliable. If you haven't used it maybe you can take itback? Please don't give up!! Gardening is a learning experiment. You will get great job and much better food than you would ever get in a store!

I have found that one of the joys of gardening is in overcoming the failures experienced in previous years, and I've had my share. Kudos to those who choose farming as a profession/way of life. A failure to these folk take on a far greater meaning than they do for me.