If you thought you couldn’t have a well-rounded garden because your location lacks shade, think again. There’s a list a mile-long of sun-loving vegetables and herbs that enjoy hot sunny ...
The Right Seed Germination Temperature for Your Plants
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Swiss Chard: Best Varieties, Planting Guide, Care, Problems, and Harvest
Every gardener should try growing Swiss chard at some point. Whether you're a beginner or experienced, the plants will reward you with a bounty of healthy, leafy greens with relatively little fuss. ...