Starting seeds is relatively simple, but you're at the mercy of mother nature, which can be frustrating. It can also be a costly endeavor if you have to buy a bunch of equipment to get started. The ...
18 Ways to Get Free Plants for Your Garden
Getting plants for your garden can cost a lot of money. But if you're on a tight budget, there's no reason not to have a marvelous garden. You just need to know where to find free plants to make the ...
Mizuna Greens: Best Varieties, Growing Guide, Care, Problems, and Harvest
Mizuna greens are a Japanese varietal of mustard greens. It's a part of the Brassica family and is also known as Japanese Mustard or California peppergrass. It’s tough to find mizuna at a regular ...
Growing Cilantro: A Complete Guide on How to Plant, Grow, & Harvest Cilantro
I love growing cilantro because it means you get to have two herbs in one. You can harvest the tasty leaves first, and then later in the season come the citrusy seeds. People typically have a love ...
Garden Planting Calendar – Find the Right Time to Plant Vegetables
Planning a vegetable garden can feel like a monumental task. You have to know your USDA planting zone. You have to research to know which plants can reasonably grow in your climate. You need to know ...
Growing Cress: Best Varieties, Planting Guide, Care, Problems, and Harvest
Cress is such an easy green to grow that I’m a bit surprised it’s not more popular. Quite a few people don’t even know what I’m talking about when I mention cress, but I think it’s well worth growing. ...
12 All-Natural Ways to Get Rid of Snails and Slugs in the Garden
Snails in the garden can cause big problems that you definitely want to avoid. Garden snails chew through leaves on plants, which reduces productivity. Snails and slugs can even consume an entire ...
How to Keep Plants From Dying in the Winter
It's heartbreaking to lose your wonderful plants during winter. You work hard on your garden all year round, you put everything to bed for the dormant season, and come spring, things don't look so ...
Growing Mache: Best Varieties, Planting Guide, Care, Problems, and Harvest
Winter can suck for the gardener. You may have a few herbs on the window sill, but generally, there's not much growing in the garden. Mache is one of the exceptions. This tasty veg can handle weather ...