When I first started growing plants over a decade ago, I only wanted to grow those that would provide food for my family. Then I found fiddle-leaf figs (Ficus lyrata). Unlike the fig trees in my ...
Growing Mangosteen: How to Plant, Raise and Harvest the Queen of Tropical Fruit
If you're tired of growing the same old fruits, then mangosteen may be for you. This is a famously picky tree to grow, but after reading this guide, you'll be armed to grow one of the tastiest ...
Growing Dates: How to Plant and Care For Date Palms
A date palm might not be most gardeners' first choice when it comes to growing fruit. Traditional orchard trees like olives or stone fruits get all the attention. But for people in the right climate, ...
Growing Black Medic: How to Plant, Raise, and Use This Versatile “Weed”
One of the wonderful things about studying plants for home gardens is finding one that others consider a weed is actually a useful, beneficial plant. Black medic is one such example. You can find ...
Growing Molokhia: How to Plant and Raise The Egyptian Spinach
Leafy greens are one of my favorite things to plant in the vegetable garden. They're healthy, easy to grow, and, in most cases, you can get a continual harvest. Molokhia stands out among the leafy ...
Growing Coconut Trees: How to Plant and Raise The Tropical Icon
One of the wonderful things about gardening is that so many plants grow outside of their natural environment. As long as the conditions are suitable, you can have amazing results growing all manner of ...
How to Grow Agrimony in Your Herb Garden
If you're growing a medicinal herb garden, then agrimony is an invaluable addition. This easy-to-grow plant has been used as a cure-all for centuries, as well as a dye. Personally, I consider this to ...
Growing Hickory Trees: Varieties, Planting Guide, Care, and How to Use
When I think of hickory, I think of southern BBQ. Hickory adds a smoky, bacon-like flavor and a wonderful dark color to barbequed meat and veggies. That's why it's a must-have for home smokers. But ...
Growing Fuchsias: How to Plant, Raise, and Use The Berries and Flowers
Fuchsias are my favorite flowers for growing. I love to raise them in containers on my deck because the hanging flowers of all colors look delicate, showy, and classy. In a group or on a large shrub, ...