Some fruit trees take an age to grow and produce fruit. Their first harvest can take up to seven years, and a few take even longer. I love to grow slow-maturing trees like pawpaws, but like most ...
How to Grow Cosmos: A Drought-Tolerant Summer Beauty
When the weather starts to warm up and birds start chirping, spring has arrived. I's time to think about planting flowers in your garden. Cosmos are the perfect flower to add cheerful, long-lasting ...
Growing Cockscomb: How to Plant the Most Beautiful Vegetable Out There
I first came across cockscomb when I had an overgrown garden on my new rural property. The area was bland except for little pockets of color. Among the green and brown were pink, white, yellow, and ...
9 Senior Gardening Ideas for Apartments and Indoors
Gardening is a wonderful pastime, and it's something that keeps us fit and healthy. Young gardeners can work all day completing chores, and get up the next day and do it all over again. As we age, ...
How to Breed Dahlias From Seed to Save Money and Grow New Kinds
To me, one of the most exciting things about growing dahlias is the mystery of sowing the seeds and waiting to see what grows. Breeding dahlias from your own seed you collected during the last season ...
14 Insidious Radish Pests and Diseases
If you love radishes, you've likely tried to grow them at least a few times so far. These low-maintenance root vegetables are fiery and delicious, and tend to thrive with neglect. That said, some ...
9 Radish Diseases and How to Deal With Them
Radishes are a gardening favorite for good reason. Who doesn't love the fact that they're so easy to grow and provide a quick and delicious crop? But while they're generally problem-free, it's not ...
Agastache: How to Plant and Grow This Tasty, Versatile Herb
If you're cultivating a pollinator garden or growing herbs for food, medicine, or home goods, be sure to add Agastache plants. These stunning members of the mint family are absolutely adored by bees ...
6 Easy Ways to Attract Pollinators and Improve Your Harvest
Over the past years, global diversity has been declining due to human activities. As a homesteader or gardener, you have the control to bring back wildlife and boost the pollination rates in your ...