It seems that in some years, our biggest challenge in the garden is trying to control all of the diseases that affect our crops. In fact, some years it feels like all you are doing is battling ...
12 Common Almond Tree Pests and Diseases and How to Get Rid of Them
Almonds are the perfect snack for traveling or in-between errands. Plus, they're gorgeous trees with lots of fragrant blossoms. No wonder so many gardeners grow this tree in their backyard. Sadly, ...
How to Create the Perfect Raised Bed Garden
When you’re flicking through gardening magazines and see photo after photo of perfectly placed vegetables all lined up in a raised bed garden you might be thinking, how can you build this at ...
Growing Cardamom: How to Plant and Care For This Classic Spice
Cardamom is used in many cultures to add a unique, difficult-to-describe flavor to dishes. The inner seeds of the plant are full of spicy, sweet, and refreshing notes that make it instantly ...
How to Plant, Grow and Care For Bamboo In Your Garden
Watch an experienced gardener's face when you tell them you are going to grow bamboo. Depending on where you live, most people think that in a matter of months, your garden will be overrun with a ...
13 Common Allium Plant Pests and Diseases and How to Deal With Them
The allium family of plants has some of the most common and best-loved food crops in the world, with a variety of flavorful and healthy options like onions, chives, garlic, leeks, and scallions. But ...
How to Prevent the Dreaded Catfacing in Tomatoes
One year, our tomatoes were abundant. We over-planted, expecting the inevitable losses, but despite a wet early season, the plants took off. But even with our huge harvest, our tomatoes weren’t ideal. ...
How to Deal With Cabbage Mosaic Virus Disease
Don't be fooled by the name, Cabbage Mosaic Virus attacks far more plants than just cabbages, and it can be a challenge to deal with once it infects your garden. In a good year, your cabbages, ...
Growing Butternut Tree: How to Plant, Grow and Care for White Walnut
If you have like uncommon crops, why not try growing a classic tree like the fantastic butternut? They're struggle a bit in the wild due to a particularly deadly fungus, but are often fine in the home ...