QUESTION: Is baking soda good for plants? What do you actually do with it? - Julie S ANSWER: Baking soda is good for your plants. It serves many useful purposes around the garden. The biggest way that baking soda is useful is as a deterrent to disease. It’s known for … [Read more...]
8 Herbs to Grow to Help with Dry Skin
by Jennifer Poindexter Do you suffer from severely dry skin? It can be painful and all-around irritating. Are you aware there are herbs you can grow to help with dry skin? Some people prefer to use natural remedies to treat their ailments. If you’re one of them, you’ll be … [Read more...]
Can too much Epsom salt burn plants?
QUESTION: Can too much Epsom salt burn plants? I read about using it to grow better tomatoes. - Frieda S ANSWER: Yes, epsom salt can burn your plants. Many gardeners use Epsom salt in their garden because of what it contains, magnesium sulfate. This is great for getting rid … [Read more...]
Do pineapples grow on trees?
QUESTION: Do pineapples grow on trees? And if so, how big are they? - Richard L ANSWER: No, pineapples don’t grow on trees. The pineapple plant, also known as ananas comosus, is actually a shrub. It has a unique appearance with long, sharp foliage. In the midst of the … [Read more...]
Do Tomatoes Grow Well in Containers?
QUESTION: I want to grow tomatoes in containers, but I’ve never done it before, and I’m not sure how they’ll do. Do tomatoes grow well in containers? — Thomas G. ANSWER: If you choose the right variety, tomatoes can grow quite happily in containers. There are just a few … [Read more...]
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