I admit I had never tried growing mangold until I was asked to plant some as a test. Once I dug up my first harvest, the flavor was a revelation and I was a convert. They're also known as ...
Bitter Melon: Best Varieties, Growing Guide, Care, Problems, and Harvest
I started growing bitter melon a couple of years ago when I found them at a local farmers market. If you've never seen one before, you won't forget it once you have. They're similar in shape to a ...
Growing Avocado Tree: Varieties, Planting Guide, Care, Problems, and Harvest
Imagine how much better that morning avocado toast would taste if you made it fresh from fruit growing right in your own backyard. If you live in the right area, it's totally possible. Avocados are ...
Winter Squash: Best Varieties, Growing Guide, Care, Problems, and Harvest
Here's my favorite part about growing winter squash: After all of the other produce is out of the garden, you can still enjoy fresh veggies on the dinner table because winter squash ripens late in the ...
Yarrow: Best Varieties, Growing Guide, Care, Problems, and Harvest
Are you looking for a native plant that works as the perfect border or ground cover option? Growing yarrow could be the ideal choice for you, inviting pollinators to your garden and requiring little ...
White Currants: Best Varieties, Growing Guide, Care, Problems, and Harvest
I've always grown red and black currants because they are super healthy and full of antioxidants. The kids love them too. Then I tried growing white currants and I was converted. White currants ...
Marshmallow Plant (Althaea Officinalis): Growing Guide, Care, Problems, and Harvest
Ever thought of growing marshmallows at home? I don’t mean the creamy treats that you put in your hot chocolate, but the marshmallow plant that blooms with showy white flowers throughout the ...
Edible Roses: Varieties, Growing Guide, Care, Problems, and Harvest
Imagine you head out to your rose garden to snip off a few stems - not for your sweetheart, but for your dinner plate. It may sound strange, but growing edible roses is a time-honored ...
Hyssop Plant: Best Varieties, Growing Guide, Care, Problems, and Harvest
Hyssop may be the most underrated herb in the garden. Growing hyssop gives your medicine shelf and meal routine a boost. As if that weren't enough, the hardy herb enhances your flower beds with its ...