by Matt Gibson Caring for fruit trees can be extremely satisfying. There aren’t a lot of things in life that are quite as fulfilling than biting into a fresh piece of fruit that you grew yourself, just picked from the tree and still warm from the sun. Fresh fruit is not just … [Read more...]
How to Grow Nodding Onion
by Matt Gibson The nodding onion is a unique flowering plant native to Canada, North America, and Mexico. This plant’s exotic-looking flowers and its easygoing personality that allows it to adapt to almost any conditions have made it a popular plant among gardeners. It’s easy … [Read more...]
47 Ways to Use Turnips
Grew a lot of turnips this season and looking for ideas on how to use them all? If you’re a gardener who loves the nutty, crisp texture and peppery flavor of turnips, you probably know one of the best ways to enjoy them is straight out of the ground. While many of us have gone … [Read more...]
14 Ways to Use Onions
Grew too many onions and looking for ways to use them all? A prolific home chef can power through pounds of onions as they’re slicing, dicing, and sauteeing their way through food prep. We’re so used to reaching for an onion to get a recipe started off the right way that you … [Read more...]
46 Ways to Use Winter Squash
Got a lot of winter squash, and need to find new ways to use it? If you put in lots of time and energy in your flower beds and garden plots, you’re probably familiar with the blessing that is finding ways to use all the produce your hobby—well, produces. Using your veggies before … [Read more...]
20 Unusual Ways to Use Cabbage
Grew a lot of cabbage and trying to figure out what to do with it all? As a hardworking gardener, you may find yourself with an excess of produce on your hands. If cabbage is your crop, you can stop trying to foist your extras off on friends and family. We’ve rounded up the best … [Read more...]
Tips for Caring for Orchids
Orchids are a longstanding symbol of romance and elegance, and their vibrant blooms and graceful silhouettes bring a touch of the exotic to any gardener’s collection. Despite the orchid’s popularity, we’ll bet you didn’t know that they are some of the oldest flowering plants … [Read more...]
How To Grow Your Own Garlic
Garlic is an essential pantry standby that everyone should keep stocked in excess, so you should consider growing your own. It’s a must have in the kitchen, but garlic has many other practical uses that may be surprising to learn. First of all, garlic is incredibly healthy. The … [Read more...]
Easy Vegetable Garden: These Vegetables Are Easiest to Grow for Beginners
Have you always wanted to start a vegetable garden? Do you dream about the benefits of growing your own produce? Is it something that you keep putting off? You’re not alone. Many people hesitate jumping into practical gardening because they fear that they will fail miserably, … [Read more...]
How to Grow Spinach in a Container
Keeping your fridge stocked with fresh leafy greens, such as spinach, can be quite an expensive task. One easy way to take some of the stress off of your pocketbook without sacrificing a healthy diet that’s heavy on nutrient-rich leafy foliage is to grow your own greens at home. … [Read more...]
How to Grow Serrano Peppers
The serrano pepper is basically a smaller version of the jalapeno. Clocking in between 5,000 and 23,000 Scoville units, serranos are typically a bit hotter than the jalapeno and are always a wonderful addition to salsas, sauces, relishes, or any recipe that could use a spicy … [Read more...]
Tips for Planting Fruit Trees
There are very few joys in life that can compare to the sweet satisfaction of picking and eating fruit from your own fruit tree. Growing a fruit tree can be a long and arduous process, even for those with prior experience and knowledge of the practice. It’s also a challenge to … [Read more...]
How to Control Tomato Hornworms
Chewed fruit, nubby stems, and spotty leaves can be a gardener’s nightmare. So much time and effort in growing tomatoes, peppers, eggplants can all be lost over the course of a few short weeks. The scene of the crime is an innocent, leafy green garden. The culprit—a large, meaty, … [Read more...]
How to Grow Habanero Peppers
Gardeners with a serious love of spice should consider planting and growing habanero peppers. These peppers can measure between 100,000 to 450,000 on the Scoville scale, the scale used to measure capsaicin, the spice in peppers. As one of the hottest chili peppers around, these … [Read more...]
How To Grow Jalapenos
In Mexico alone, more than 40,000 acres of land are used solely for the cultivation of jalapenos, which are a staple of the nation’s cuisine. And when it comes to flavor, jalapeños are one of the best options for chefs and food lovers—so it’s no wonder gardeners and commercial … [Read more...]
How To Grow Blackberries
At only 62 calories per cup, blackberries make for a wonderfully smart and tart snack. Blackberries are not only low in calories, they are also low in sodium and come with high doses of Vitamin C and bioflavonoids. These naturally sweet, delightfully tart treats are also one of … [Read more...]
How to grow butter lettuce
Butter lettuce is a variety of lettuce included in the category known as butterhead. Butterhead includes lettuces such as butter lettuce, Boston lettuce, and Bibb lettuce. This type of lettuce originates from the Mediterranean, though its two most popular varieties were … [Read more...]
What You Need To Know About Seed Starting Containers
Starting seeds can be a truly rewarding practice for the home gardener, but it does require some basic know-how and the right materials. If you're new to growing plants from seed, it's important to understand that not all products or DIY ideas floating around the Internet will … [Read more...]
Slow brain aging by up to 11 years by eating more leafy greens
Worried about losing your mental edge as you get older? One solution might be loading up on your leafy greens. Although cognitive abilities naturally decline with age, eating one serving of leafy green vegetables a day may aid in preserving memory and thinking skills as a … [Read more...]
Companion Planting: Herbs that Pair Perfectly As Growing Partners
Most gardeners are familiar with companion planting in the vegetable garden, finding combinations of compatible plants that grow well in pairs or as a group, such as the famous three sisters combo of squash, corn, and beans. There is also a science to companion planting in the … [Read more...]
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