Have you ever noticed a frothy patch of spittle on one of your garden plants? I have! Just the other day, I walked past my rosemary, and right on a leaf was a patch of spittle. It looked like someone ...
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How To Grow Prickly Pear Cacti for Food and Beauty
If you live in a hot area and you love plants that serve double duty, you might want to grow prickly pear cacti. You can spot this plant by its distinctive flat, club-like pads that you'll often see ...
15+ of the Best Heat-Tolerant Greens for Your Summer Garden Crops
Whether you’re adapting your garden to climate change or you just want some greens during the dog days of summer, this list of heat-tolerant greens will give you some inspiration for your ...
Everything You Need To Know About Growing Ornamental Alliums
When you think of onions, you probably imagine the kind you use in the kitchen. But did you know that they also have cousins that grow beautiful flowers? If you’re looking for something truly unique ...
Which Vegetables are Worth the Effort of Growing?
A couple of friends of mine have asked this recently: considering how cheap certain vegetables are at the grocery store, are they really worth growing at home? Should you put more time and effort into ...
Growing Oca: How to Plant and Raise This Underappreciated Veggie
Have you heard of oca before? Chances are you might have never tried it unless you've traveled in the Andes mountains, or have a great South American grocery store near you. It's time to fix ...
26 Unusual Vegetables Worth Growing in Your Garden
You can't go wrong with a tried-and-true vegetable assortment in your garden. After all, peas, carrots, lettuce, and tomatoes are the cornerstones of most people's diets. They're reliable, and most of ...
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 ...
5 Steps to Dyeing Yarn Naturally With Plants
You don't need a fancy setup or expensive ingredients to dye yarn with plants effectively. Some of the most common plants around your neighborhood can make a startling array of hues. If you're ...