QUESTION: Are cinder blocks safe for gardening? I've heard they can be bad for you and you aren't supposed to use them, but I see raised bed gardens made of them all the time. Is it not a big deal? - Jackie K GARDENING CHANNEL REPLIES: The short answer to this question is, it … [Read more...]
How do you harvest thyme?
QUESTION: How do you harvest thyme? I wanted to grow some this year to use in the kitchen. Do you have to harvest it all at once, or can you just pick a little at a time as you need it for cooking? - Riley T GARDENING CHANNEL REPLIES: How you harvest thyme will depend upon … [Read more...]
How to Care for the Mexican Snowball Succulent
By Jennifer Poindexter A Mexican snowball succulent is a gorgeous plant that’s native to Mexico, as the name suggests. It belongs to the stonecrop family which is frequently described as being as easy to care for as a pet rock. There are over 1400 species in this family, … [Read more...]
Top 10 Beneficial Insects That Help in the Garden
When we think gardening and insects, we normally think pest. And the best way to get rid of pests in the garden has generally been to use pesticides. Sadly, while many of the true garden pests have become completely resistant to pesticides and poisons that so many people use, the … [Read more...]
List of herbs from A to Z
What's more satisfying than growing your own herb garden? With this list of herbs, you'll have plenty of choices. Whether you have a large space or just a few pots on a patio, growing a crop of herbs like basil, oregano or thyme to harvest gives a feeling of accomplishment. … [Read more...]
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