Peach leaf curl is one of the most annoying diseases for people who grow their own fruit trees. If you don’t control it, it can really hurt the health of trees and their ability to produce fruit. The important thing is to pick peach varieties that are resistant to this fungus and can still grow … Read more
Hey there! Have you ever thought about what to do with those pretty poinsettias when the holidays are over? I have good news: you can plant them outside! But there’s more to it than just putting them in your garden. Allow me to teach you all that you need to know to successfully grow poinsettias … Read more
Snap peas are a healthy and tasty vegetable that can be grown in any garden. You can eat their sweet, crunchy pods raw or cooked. They are a tasty way to get protein, fiber, vitamins A, C, and K. Even though you can find snap peas in stores, the taste and texture of homegrown peas … Read more
Starting seeds is an exciting time for any gardener. Seeing those first tiny seedlings emerge brings hope for the bounty to come. But getting seeds off to a good start requires having the right soil mix. When it comes to starting vegetable seeds, not just any potting soil will do. Why Seed Starting Mix Matters … Read more
Beets are a popular root vegetable that can be enjoyed raw, cooked, canned, or pickled Many gardeners choose to grow beets from seed as it allows you to pick from a wider variety of beet varieties and gives you more control over spacing and thinning. Properly thinning beet seedlings is an important step to ensure … Read more
Honeysuckle is a beloved vine that grows vigorously and produces wonderfully fragrant flowers. But what about their seeds? What do honeysuckle seeds look like? An Overview of Honeysuckles There are around 200 species of honeysuckles. which are grouped into three types Bush honeysuckles Vining honeysuckles Trumpet honeysuckles The most common variety is the vining type … Read more
Pickling cucumbers are a fun crop to grow for anyone looking to make their own pickles, relishes, or other pickled products at home. With their compact size and prolific production, it’s easy to end up with more cucumbers than you know what to do with! So how many pickling cucumbers can you expect from each … Read more
String of pearls is an interesting succulent with spherical leaves that has captured the attention of plant lovers all over the world. But where does this drought-tolerant plant come from, and what does its natural environment look like? Let’s go on a trip to the native environment of string of pearls to see how this … Read more
It’s also called the snake plant or Sansevieria. The mother-in-law’s tongue plant is a popular and beautiful houseplant. This plant stands out wherever it goes thanks to its sword-shaped, upright leaves that come in different shades of green. Taking pictures of this plant can bring out its sharp edges and interesting patterns. Getting Great Shots … Read more
Squash plants have a very distinctive look with their large lobed leaves and spreading vines. But several weeds and wild plants can mimic the appearance of squash especially when young and small. This makes positively identifying squash difficult even for experienced gardeners. Learning to tell squash apart from lookalikes requires careful observation of key traits. … Read more