Garlic chives are one of my favorite herbs because they’re so incredibly easy to grow and you get a ton of flavor. Snip them throughout the growing season for a delicious onion-like garnish. The ...
Seeds Not Germinating? 12 Causes and Things to Watch For
Unfortunately, the process of germinating seeds doesn’t always go according to plan. Sometimes, seeds simply don’t sprout. Isn’t it incredible, when things go right, how a tiny carrot seed ...
Growing Melons: Varieties, Planting Guide, Care, Problems and Harvest
Melons are tricky to grow in my neck of the woods. The variable climate isn’t quite right for heat-loving melons to thrive. With a bit of tenacity and luck, though, anyone can succeed at growing ...
How to Spot and Get Rid of Scale on Your Garden Plants
For the longest time, I thought scale was a plant disease. Boy, was I wrong! Scale insects are nasty little plant suckers that are relatively common among indoor and outdoor plants and trees. It’s ...
21 Plants You Can Regrow from Scraps
Don’t toss all those meal prep dinner scraps into compost bin just yet! It’s possible to regrow scraps from a variety of fruits and veggies using those bits and pieces left behind. Wait? Huh? Can ...
Growing Curry Leaf: Varieties, Growing Guide, Care, Problems and Harvest
I always wanted to try curry leaves, but I don’t have easy access to it at my local market. So I went on the hunt for a curry leaf plant I could try growing. That’s how serious I was about giving this ...
How to Spot and Get Rid of Spider Mites in Your Garden Plants
Spiders are one of the only bugs that I ignore when I find them running around since they snack on all the nasty insects that have snuck their way into my house. I don’t ignore spider mites in my ...
How to Deal With Fusarium Wilt in Your Garden Plants
Spotting yellowed, wilted leaves on your garden plants is a surefire way to ruin your day. Yellow leaves can mean a whole bunch of things. You might have forgotten to water your plants. There may ...
How to Deal with Verticillium Wilt in Your Garden
Verticillium wilt is not fun, and if you have it, you know how devastating it can be. It’s a serious disease that can quickly turn your gardening season on its head. Sometimes called "vert," it's a ...