Scallions—also known as green or spring onions—are some of the tastiest alliums out there. These onions are immensely versatile, and are ridiculously easy to grow. Furthermore, since they fend off a ...
How Light Affects Plant Growth
When we think about growing plants, we often focus on things that aren’t really in our control. From early frosts to late harvests, there are all sorts of situations that we can’t ...
Growing a Winter Salad Garden and Choosing the Right Greens to Plant
Winter might not be everyone’s favorite season, but I have to say - it’s at the top of my list for sure! I love the snow, I love the break from many of my normal farm chores, and I love the ...
15 Hop Plant Problems and How to Deal With Them
Hops are a magical plant that is used to treat anxiety, improve appetite and brew delicious beers, but they can be a tricky plant to grow. That's because hops are subject to a number of different ...
Croton Petra: How to Grow and Take Care of This Colorful Plant
If I was only able to grow one indoor plant, croton 'Petra' would be the one. This plant draws your eye with its vibrant red, orange, green, purple, and yellow-colored leaves. Whether you have one ...
Growing Soursop Tree: How to Plant and Care For Brazilian Pawpaw
Once you've enjoyed fresh soursop, it's easy to fall in love. If you can't get enough of this fantastic fruit, you might even be considering growing soursop in your garden. As with all plants, you ...
13 Pea Plant Problems and How To Fix Them
Pretty much every gardener I know has had at least one episode of frustrated crying or yelling. This is because so many things can go wrong when tending a garden. Even if you technically do everything ...
13 Radicchio Plant Problems and How To Fix Them
If you like exciting salads, radicchio is probably a regular in your garden. It adds a pop of color and a burst of bitter, radish-y spice. While they're fairly reliable producers, you'll eventually ...
Weeping Fig Plant: How to Grow and Care for the Benjamin Ficus
Weeping figs are an impressive houseplant, and equally as stately as an outside specimen. It was a popular pot plant in the 1970s and 1980s before falling out of favor for a while. Now, growing ...