The shiso plant (also known as perilla, Chinese basil, beefsteak plant, and purple mint) is a member of the mint family. This wonderful plant is found in cuisines all over the world including in ...
How to Spot and Get Rid of Mealybugs on Houseplants for Good
It's annoying when your well-tended houseplants become sick, wilt and struggle. We spend a lot of time and money making sure they get the water, food, and temperatures they need. So what on earth is ...
Growing Pak Choi: How to Plant and Care For White Mustard Cabbage
This luscious green is a mainstay in Asian cuisine and it's easy to see why. It's a member of the cabbage family, and has a delicious, moderately sweet flavor and crunchy texture. Pac choi is easier ...
Bottom Watering Plants: How to Put This Clever Technique to Work For You
Are you familiar with the technique of bottom watering plants? It really is exactly as it sounds: offering your potted plants drinks via their saucers rather than from above. This technique might seem ...
How to Deal With Dreaded Black Rot in Your Garden (Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris)
Most gardeners have heard of black rot. It’s mentioned in gardening books and troubleshooting articles. It’s whispered about by old growers and complained about by newbies. It strikes fear into the ...
Splitting Cabbage Heads: What Causes This and How To Prevent It?
Cabbage is a vegetable that is a real treat to grow and eat - plus, it has all kinds of health benefits. However, if you’ve ever grown this cruciferous vegetable, you know that there’s one major ...
13 Common Blueberry Bush Problems, Pests, and Diseases (and How to Fix Them)
Considering how prolific blueberries can be in the wild, they should be super-easy to grow at home too, right? Wrong-o. Although many berry bushes are fairly easy to cultivate, these indigo gems are ...
Growing Jostaberries: A Complete Guide to Planting and Raising The Delicious Hybrid
A jostaberry is a delicious mix between blackcurrants and gooseberries, and they're much easier to grow than some of the other fussy berries out there. If you've never considered growing jostaberries ...
Alternaria Leaf Spot: How to Identify and Treat Leaf Blight
Have you heard of Alternaria before? If you've done a fair bit of gardening over the course of your life, chances are you've come across it at some point. It can affect a massive number of different ...