There’s just something about fruit trees that seems almost otherworldly. The fruit I buy at the grocery store never looks as delicious as the bright red apple I pick from the local fruit orchard. The ...
Growing Chives: The Complete Guide to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Chives
Even people without a serious garden have probably tried growing chives at some point in their lives. It’s one of the most common garden herbs out there, probably because it’s so easy to grow. Chives ...
Coco Coir: What Is It, Benefits, and How to Use It in Hydroponics or Soil
Before last year, I had a little experience with coco coir, but it wasn’t a product I was using heavily in my garden. Last summer, though, I completely removed all the weeds and overgrowth in the beds ...
Growing Persimmons: The Complete Guide to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Persimmon
I remember the first time I bit into a persimmon. I got adventurous at the grocery store and bought a whole case of them on sale even though I'm not a huge fan of fruit. It was around the holidays, so ...
Growing Lemon Trees: A Complete Guide to Plant, Care, and Harvest Lemons
I live in Montreal, Canada where the mercury drops significantly every winter. Some days, with the windchill, temps drop to -31°F. Bundling up is required most days, even when the sun is shining ...
Growing Beans: A Complete Guide to Plant, Grow and Harvest Beans
I love growing beans. One plant provides ample produce, and harvesting them is like a treasure hunt. Just when I think the plant is done, I head outside and find more hidden pods ripe for the taking. ...
Growing Soybeans: The Complete Guide to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Soybeans
Believe it or not, when I started growing soybeans, they were the first type of bean I tried. At the time - about 10 years ago - edamame was making waves as a snack food. I decided to try growing them ...
Growing Sweet Potatoes: The Complete Guide to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Sweet Potatoes
I used to be vegetarian for a long time, then added meat back into my diet because of a nutrient deficiency. We try to not eat too much meat in my household, so sweet potatoes often make an appearance ...
Growing Tomatillos: The Complete Guide to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Tomatillos
Bright red juicy tomatoes get all the attention. Even people who wouldn’t call themselves gardeners have grown them. I’d go so far as to say that the tomato is the most popular garden vegetable. But ...