I’m sick of seed starting. Every year, my enthusiasm is stolen by problems that arise during the process. This year, a fungal disease knocked out a whole shelf of plants. It wasn’t the first season I ...
10 Ways to Get Rid of Imported Cabbageworms from Your Plants
Damage to food crops, flowers, and many other plants frustrates gardeners no matter where they live, but it's all a part of gardening. One of the most common garden pests is imported cabbageworms. ...
Weed Control Plan for an Organic Vegetable Garden
There are a lot of great methods for controlling weeds without the use of chemicals. In fact, I can name 18 effective ways of controlling weeds off the top of my head. You could even use weeds in ...
How to Use Leaf Mold to Restore a Weedy Garden Bed
It happens to all of us gardeners at one point or another. Our garden gets out of hand. Unplanted beds get taken over by grasses and more insidious weeds. Sometimes the weeds can get so overwhelming ...
Growing Sea Beans: How to Grow, Plant, and Care for Glasswort
Growing sea beans is becoming more and more popular for good reason. They taste fantastic, with a slightly salty, grassy flavor and crisp, refreshing texture. It's not the easiest plant to grow, but ...
Get an Early Start on Spring Gardening with These 8 Off-Grid Tricks
The easiest way to get a jump on your gardening season is to get an early start planting seeds and transplants. Unfortunately, it seems like every seed starting article I read begins with instructions ...
9 Fig Tree Problems and What Causes Them
Figs are an absolute pleasure to grow in the home garden or orchard. They're beautiful and they reward you with such delicious treats. However, they require a little bit of work and effort to secure ...
13 Sweet Potato Plant Problems (and How to Solve Them)
Sweet potatoes are some of the most versatile, nutrient-dense vegetables you can grow. They multiply quickly in the right environment and are quite low-maintenance. They can adapt to a wide range of ...
Growing Juniper: A Complete Guide on How to Plant, Grow, and Use Juniper
You can find juniper shrubs across the world in arid regions and home gardens, where they provide a beautiful addition to the landscape. Not only are these fragrant shrubs easy to care for, but their ...