It’s that time of the year once again, and you’re excited to fill your garden with your favorite flowers, fresh fruits, green vegetables, and culinary herbs. There’s just one thing you have to decide first: Will you sow seeds or plant seedlings? If you’ve never grown anything from seeds, this option may seem too daunting…
Who wouldn’t want to plant bush beans in their backyard? They’re delicious, nutritional, and beginner-friendly. So, you set your garden up, plant the seeds, and give them all the necessary care to grow healthy leaves. Everything goes smoothly until the plants stop growing all of a sudden. You keep asking yourself: Did I do something…
Did you know that a typical four-person family discards anywhere between 10 to 20 pounds of scraps per month? It’s shocking how much food waste we generate, especially considering a large portion comes from perfectly usable vegetable scraps. Instead of throwing them away, why not use those kitchen scraps to grow your own vegetables? It’s…
Want to plant tomato plants but find yourself asking questions like, can tomato plants grow without support? Do tomato plants need cages? How much support does a tomato plant need? Not to worry! In this post, you’ll learn why it’s essential to provide tomato plants with structural support. I also provide step-by-step guides on how…
Want to keep your gardener spirit alive but don’t have time for a full-blown in-ground garden? Meet container gardening — the more affordable, less time-consuming, and more space-efficient alternative to traditional gardening. In this guide for gardening with limited time, I’m showing you how to put together a container garden and sharing my top recommendations…
So, you decided to try the locavore lifestyle? And you want to grow the seeds you’ll consume yourself? You’ve got guts, I’ll give you that. As healthy as that lifestyle is, it’s not as simple as it sounds. Do you know where you can get seeds? No? That’s understandable. Sourcing regional and rare varieties can…
Tomato plants are mostly annuals as they don’t hold up well to frost. Even a light frost can be enough to kill tomato plants. Some can be overwintered, however, it’s generally best practice to winterize vegetable gardens by pulling old plants out and adding mulch over the soil. By the end of the season, it’s…
Congratulations! You’ve managed to successfully grow a healthy crop. So, what comes next? You might think it’s time to harvest, but you must carefully consider the harvest timing for each plant you grow. This can seem daunting if you’re a beginner. However, once you get the hang of it, you’ll end up with a perfect…
Are you seeing holes in your pepper plants leaves? Don’t let it go any further without investigating the cause and finding the right fix. There are only two scenarios that result in holes in pepper plant leaves. But there are more contributing factors that cause them. Let’s explore this in more detail. The 2 Causes…
Do your salsa garden veggies rot faster than you can eat them? Instead of letting them go to waste, extend their shelf life through canning! Canning is a preservation method that retains the freshness, flavor, and nutritional value of fruits, vegetables, and other produce for years. The produce is packed into sterilized jars and then…