Even the most experienced gardeners hesitate to try growing mushrooms. They seem intimidating, but if you love eating them, there are plenty of mushroom growing kits to help you get your feet wet. ...
Sooty Mold on Plants: What It Is and How to Get Rid of It
If your plants look like they were too close to a bonfire, all covered in black soot, you more than likely have sooty mold problems. It's easy to identify from its unique look, but it can appear ...
A Beginner’s Guide to Transplanting Plants
After you start your seeds and sprout your seedlings, the next hurdle that you need to conquer is transplanting your plants into your garden. Transplanting the wrong way could kill your plants, ...
How to Make Your Own Seed Starting Mix (Recipes)
Starting seed time is one of my favorite tasks of the year, but it can be, without a doubt, an expensive time as well. Buying the mix needed to fill your pots can be costly. The alternative? Make your ...
How to Grow Pineapples No Matter Where You Live
Believe it or not, growing pineapples isn't as challenging as you might think, and you can grow them almost anywhere. Most people assume that growing pineapples must be left to those who live in ...
8 Tips to Get Rid of Groundhogs and Protect Your Garden
Groundhogs are no joke; when they find your garden, you can kiss your harvest goodbye unless you have a solid plan to protect yourself from them. This year, my in-laws didn't have a plan, and the ...
Growing Limes: Best Varieties, Planting Guide, Care, and Harvest
Growing limes is simple for those who live in USDA hardiness zones 8-11, so if you live in a warm, subtropical region, you're in luck. But with the increasing popularity of container gardening, ...
Why Are My Cucumber and Squash Leaves Turning Yellow?
At some point, as your cucumbers and squash grow, you might find the leaves turning yellow and dying. It's a common situation that obviously indicates something is wrong with your plants. But, ...
How to Deal With a Thrips Infestation in Your Garden
Did you find small, slender, winged insects on your plants? Have you noticed weird, distorted areas on the leaves and buds? Spot any black specks? If so, you might have thrips. They might be tiny, ...