Did you know that there's a plant that tastes a bit like oysters? Oyster leaf plants are not only delicious but gorgeous, too. They produce blue-green leaves and pink flowers. If you’re open to ...
How to Make DIY Seed Tape and Use It to Sow Seeds
Have you ever struggled to plant tiny seeds like those from snapdragons or poppies? Or maybe spacing seeds appropriately is a struggle for you. I can relate. That's why I'm a huge fan of seed ...
Growing Plantain Herbs: How to Cultivate and Use This Common Weed
Edible weeds are gaining in popularity. More and more people are recognizing the value of plants we used to disregard as a nuisance, which is why many people are growing plantain. Plantain is known ...
Growing Buckwheat: How to Plant This Versatile Ancient Grain
Buckwheat is one of the fastest-growing grain crops out there, so if you have a short growing season, this staple is ideal. That's why you often find it growing in the northeast in states like New ...
Everything You Need to Know About Growing Barley
If you're a homebrewer, you've probably considered growing barley. But there's so much more to this wonder grain than that. Although barley is sometimes used as a cover crop, it can also make ...
The Complete Guide To Arrowhead Plant Growing and Care
If you're looking for a showy houseplant that doesn't need much maintenance, arrowhead plants are the way to go. This plant has been popular for hundreds of years because it’s easy to care for and ...
7 Natural Rooting Hormone Alternatives Backed By Science
Cuttings are a quick and cheap way to propagate plants. Most of us know that if you want to improve the chances that your plant roots successfully, you should use a rooting hormone. What if you run ...
Growing Jackfruit Tree: Planting, Caring for and Using Jackfruits
If you’re a lover of exotic fruits and you want to try growing something different this year then jackfruit could be your next challenge. Native to tropical Asia, the fruits can be hard to find in ...
19 High Calorie Crops to Grow in Your Survival Garden
Whether you just want to supplement your diet and save some money or aim to grow the food to support yourself and your family in a survival situation, you need to prioritize your space with ...