Seed germination temperature is critical for getting your seeds off to a great start. That tiny seed is the miraculous beginning of a whole new plant that will give you food and beauty throughout its ...
17 Best Indoor Trees for Your Home and How To Care For Them
Get in touch with nature – even when you're in the house! Indoor trees can make your home feel connected to the outdoors without all the bugs, rain, and dirt. Not only do living trees look phenomenal ...
Why You Should Be Winter Mulching and How to Do it Right
Do you live in an area that has freezing temperatures? You should definitely be doing some winter mulching. Winter mulch is different than the stuff you put down during the growing season and the ...
How to Overwinter Perennials Growing in Containers
You spent all growing season loving and caring for your perennial container garden. That takes a lot of work and dedication. Chances are you want to learn how to overwinter perennials growing in ...
How to Grow Gochu (Korean Chili Peppers) for Gochujang
I lived on Maui for a year in my early twenties. It was a paradise on earth in many ways. One of my favorite things though was a little neighborhood grocery store across from my apartment. It was ...
17 Low or No-Cost Christmas Gifts for Gardeners
Is there anything more rewarding than gifting surprises to the ones you love? If you’re struggling to find a Christmas present for the gardeners in your life, check out our list of gift ideas for the ...
Pomegranate Trees: Best Varieties, Growing Guide, Care, Problems, and Harvest
Pomegranates. Just the word has my mouth watering with the thought of those juicy arils bursting in my mouth with their tart delights. For years I paid out top dollar to get my hands on the ruby ...
The Best Christmas Plants for Celebrating the Holidays
Christmas is right around the corner and I’ve already begun to decorate my home with holiday accents. The wreath on my door is up, string lights have been strung, and tinsel has been tossed - and ...
Growing Yams: Varieties, Planting Guide, Care, Problems and Harvest
If there is a vegetable that reminds me of holidays and family get-togethers, it's the humble yam. Yams have featured in all of our special holiday feasts and I can't imagine a festive meal without a ...