By Erin Marissa Russell Tansy is a perennial herb that is a member of the aster plant family. It grows in clumps between three and four feet tall, with a six-inch to 10-inch spread. Its light green leaves measure between eight and 10 inches long, are toothed, and have an … [Read more...]
How to Grow Radicchio (Cichorium intybus var. foliosum)
By Matt Gibson Related to both chicory and endive, radicchio is a perennial vegetable cultivated for its leafy greens (radicchio foliage is actually more commonly found in various shades of red, not green). Radicchio is also commonly referred to as Italian chicory, and is … [Read more...]
32 Vegetables that Love Chilly Weather
By Erin Marissa Russell & Matt Gibson Just because the Fall is winding down and the cold season is approaching, doesn’t mean that it’s time to pack away all of your gardening gear and huddle up indoors with a mug of hot chocolate. Though the hot chocolate sounds quite … [Read more...]
Banana vs. Plantain, Explained
Bananas and plantains look quite similar, and even taste somewhat like each other. Plantains, however, are bigger, bright green instead of yellow, and have a much thicker skin. Plantains are members of the same plant family as bananas, but they are starchier and contain less … [Read more...]
It’s a Garden Myth that Potting Soil Should Not Be Reused – Here’s Why
by Robert Pavlis The standard recommendation is to use new soil when repotting houseplants or planting containers in spring. This seems to make a lot of sense. Containerized plants grow in very little soil, and giving them fresh stuff should be good for them; besides, the … [Read more...]
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