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 ...
13 Common Hosta Pests and Diseases and What to do About Them
Hostas are true shade-lovers. If you want to add color and texture to a shady part of your garden, this is your plant. While they're usually pretty tough, like all plants, hosta plants can suffer from ...
Xeriscape Garden: How to Conserve Water With Xeriscaping Principles
Water is a precious resource, so it makes sense to use gardening practices that use as little of it as possible. You could replace all your ornamentals with cacti, but xeriscaping allows you to enjoy ...
Growing Mibuna: All You Need to Know About Planting and Caring for Mibuna
Are you interested in some of the lesser-known Asian greens? Then you should be growing mibuna. This fantastic plant is easy to plant and raise and provides tasty leaves for salads, soups, and ...
How to Grow Turmeric in Your Home Garden
Have you ever had a cup of turmeric tea? Added it to a delicious dish? If not, then you’re missing out. This spice has been used for centuries to soothe colds or add some color to homecooked meals. ...