Everyone knows growing vegetables at home is better than buying them from the store. At least you know you’ll put in the effort, love, and care to ensure you get high-quality crops. The question is: “What plants should you grow?” Well, it depends on what you need and your daily food intake. If you ask…
Beginner gardeners typically start with shoots or young plants, as seed-starting can be a hit-or-miss. Well, once you learn how to properly help your seeds reach the seedling stage, you won’t go back to buying plants! Here’s all you need to know to get into seed-starting: 1 – Use New Seeds and Tools Seeds are…
One of the benefits of growing your own food is being able to oversee the process. When buying produce from the supermarket, you’re often unaware of the type of pesticides and chemicals used. This is a primary reason why I started growing my own kitchen garden. When caring for your plants, you’re bound to come…
Did you know that 66% of Americans have at least one houseplant in their homes? Guess what, the percentage of pet owners in the US is exactly the same; 66%! As such, it’s safe to assume that plant-pet showdowns are quite common. Unfortunately, there’s no clear winner here. Poisonous plants will harm the pets that…
There’s no healthier hobby than salad gardening. Not only is it a zen activity, but you’ll also grow organic vegetables for your salad plate. The greatest thing about salad gardening is that you don’t even need a backyard. Instead, you can grow a variety of vegetables in small spaces, such as your windowsill or even…
Don’t fret about your tomato plant drooping just yet. Read my post to learn all possible causes behind this phenomenon as well as quick fixes to solve the issue. Stick around for expert tips on how to prevent future drooping and best practices for growing thriving tomato plants. Let’s breathe life back into your tomato…
I, like many other gardeners, enjoy witnessing the growth of my produce from tiny seeds to large yields of carrots, onions, and pumpkins. The nurturing process feels quite rewarding and fosters a deeper sense of mindfulness. Fortunately, indoor seed-starting is a straightforward process, requires minimal effort, and saves you the expense of purchasing potted nursery…
In recent years, the movement towards locally sourced foods and farm-to-table options has significantly increased, and for good reason. Growing your garden offers several benefits to your body, mind, and environment. As someone with a dedicated kitchen garden, I can tell you this lifestyle is doable and increasingly rewarding. Stick around as I discuss the…
Transplanting is a common practice among several gardeners and vegetable growers, but why? Think of it this way: wouldn’t it be less time-consuming to purchase a transplant than sowing the seeds from scratch and waiting longer for growth? On another note, transplanted plants offer stronger yields because their roots are hardier thanks to the rough…
Who doesn’t like shopping for herbs? It’s quick, convenient, and fun. The biggest downside is that you don’t have any control over the quality of these herbs. How many times have you bought a pack of chives only to find out they don’t taste as good as they look? What can you do about that?…