When most people think of calla lilies, they think of the elegant blooms that are often used in bouquets or as centerpieces. But what many people don’t know is that you can actually grow these beauties yourself right in your own backyard! Calla lilies are relatively easy to grow and with a little bit of …
As a kid, I remember standing in the kitchen, watching my dad piling a heap of tangled green sprouts onto his sandwich, telling me how nutritious they were, and how I should eat some, too. At the time, I wasn’t convinced, but now I know better. Sprouts are a powerhouse of vitamins and minerals, easy …
Do you like to watch butterflies flutter around in your garden? If not, maybe you should! Here are some tips on how to attract these beautiful creatures to your yard. Butterflies are a joy to watch and they can also tell us a lot about our environment. So, why not put in a little effort …
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Anyone who has taken the time to grow plants of any kind be they decorative ornamentals or edible produce or herbs knows that it is an easy thing to lose a plant you’ve worked hard on for seemingly innocuous reasons. Something like PH imbalance, soil contamination, or parasites is enough to do the trick. Some …
Tomatoes are among the most popular fruits in gardens around the world, and tomatoes are a fixture in all sorts of dishes and cuisine. But, these climbing plants have high nutritional requirements and particularly can be fussy or prone to failure when they don’t get enough sun. So, how much sun do tomatoes need? 6 …
If you love zucchini, you’ll be thrilled to know that you can plant, grow, and harvest this delicious vegetable in containers on your patio or balcony. In this blog post, we’ll show you how to get started with growing zucchini in containers. We’ll also share some tips for keeping your plants healthy and producing plenty …
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Interest in microgreens has been on the rise in recent years as more people have become interested in consuming locally sourced and organic produce. While most people are familiar with the more common microgreens like kale and arugula, there are many other types of microgreens that can be grown, including amaranth. Amaranth microgreens are a …
All gardeners plant lots and lots of tomatoes, right? Well, at least the vast majority of us do. If you want to grow the healthiest and most delicious tomatoes you possibly can this gardening season, there are just a few things to help ensure a better chance of success. There are a few very easy-to-do …
Not all blackberries are the same. Pick the wrong one, and you’ll scramble for years trying to figure out what’s wrong. Is it the soil? Is it sunlight? Well, it may very well be the type of blackberry you planted! Fortunately, there are all kinds of blackberry varieties to choose from, so if you’re thinking …
Radishes are one of the easiest crops to grow in the garden, mostly because of their short growing season. While other crops may take upwards of 100 days to produce a harvestable crop, the humble radish typically only takes about 4 weeks. With such a short growing season, it’s easy to try new varieties each …
