QUESTION: Are bell peppers easy to grow? I'm new to gardening and we buy a lot of bell peppers, so I'd like to try growing them in containers or maybe a regular garden. - Lisa J ANSWER: Yes, growing bell peppers is a simple process. However, this plant does require patience … [Read more...]
Do aloe plants need direct sunlight?
QUESTION: Do aloe plants need direct sunlight? I'd like to grow it, but my window doesn't get a lot of direct sun. -Leigh Y ANSWER: No, aloe plants don’t require direct sunlight. In fact, when these plants are grown indoors, they can survive on bright, indirect lighting. If … [Read more...]
Lighting Requirements for Healthy Succulents: a Guide
by Jennifer Poindexter Have you recently started growing succulents? They’re becoming quite trendy. Yet, one of the things gardeners want to know is how much sunlight do succulents really need? There’s a fine balance when applying sunlight to succulents. Lighting needs also … [Read more...]
Can you grow aloe vera from a cutting?
QUESTION: Can you grow aloe vera from a cutting? My friend has this wonderful aloe plant and I was wondering if I could ask them for a cutting from it or if it doesn't work that way with aloe. Brent P ANSWER: Yes, aloe vera can be propagated from a cutting. However, it’s not … [Read more...]
Does lettuce need lots of water?
QUESTION: Does lettuce need lots of water? I'm wondering how often I should water if I grow it. - Isabella Q ANSWER: Yes, lettuce needs quite a bit of water. As you plant seeds, you must start by watering lightly. This will ensure that the seeds aren’t flooded and are … [Read more...]
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