Have you ever opened up a bag of delicious Brazil nuts and wondered if you could grow them at home? I did, and so I took a chance and planted my own tree. Now, my beautiful Brazil nut trees tower ...
Mangold (Mangelwurzel): Planting Guide, Care, Problems, and Harvest
I admit I had never tried growing mangold until I was asked to plant some as a test. Once I dug up my first harvest, the flavor was a revelation and I was a convert. They're also known as ...
Bitter Melon: Best Varieties, Growing Guide, Care, Problems, and Harvest
I started growing bitter melon a couple of years ago when I found them at a local farmers market. If you've never seen one before, you won't forget it once you have. They're similar in shape to a ...
Growing Avocado Tree: Varieties, Planting Guide, Care, Problems, and Harvest
Imagine how much better that morning avocado toast would taste if you made it fresh from fruit growing right in your own backyard. If you live in the right area, it's totally possible. Avocados are ...
White Currants: Best Varieties, Growing Guide, Care, Problems, and Harvest
I've always grown red and black currants because they are super healthy and full of antioxidants. The kids love them too. Then I tried growing white currants and I was converted. White currants ...
Salsify: Best Varieties, Growing Guide, Care, Problems and Harvest
Imagine a parsnip and a dandelion root had a baby that looked like a brown stick. That's salsify. Unlike beets, sweet potatoes, onions, and parsnips, salsify is a lesser-known root vegetable. It ...
How to Keep Plants From Dying in the Winter
It's heartbreaking to lose your wonderful plants during winter. You work hard on your garden all year round, you put everything to bed for the dormant season, and come spring, things don't look so ...
Angelica: Varieties, Planting Guide, Care, Problems, and Harvest
Angelica (Angelica archangelica) isn't a well-known herb and it took me a while to find the seeds. That's a shame because angelica tastes amazing and is invaluable in the medicine cabinet. It deserves ...
Winterizing Water Gardens and How to Keep Them Healthy all Winter Long
There's something wonderful about water gardens. They add a relaxing element to your landscape and they create a beautiful little ecosystem that hosts all kinds of life. The downside is that it does ...