by Erin Marissa Russell Looking for the best ways to buy cheap land for a homestead? Once you’ve decided to buy a homestead, the next step is to find the right piece of land—and part of finding the right piece of land is finding a piece of land for the right price. Here, we’ll … [Read more...]
What is the best month to plant basil?
QUESTION: What is the best month to plant basil? I don't want to plant it too early or too late in the season and I still haven't planted yet. - Emily L ANSWER: This will depend upon your planting zone. Each planting zone has a final frost date. Therefore, you can plan your … [Read more...]
Mexican Oregano vs. Oregano, Compared and Explained
By Erin Marissa Russell Are you curious about the differences between Mexican oregano (sometimes called Puerto Rican oregano) and Mediterranean oregano (often simply called oregano)? We’ll break the facts down for you so you’re well versed in the difference between Mexican … [Read more...]
Quick Tips for Container Tomatoes
Container gardening is the perfect outlet for apartment dwellers, assisted care residents, busy suburban families, and even those with lots of space. It pretty much applies to anyone who doesn't want to dig up the lawn in the name of growing tomatoes. If you want easy … [Read more...]
The Urban Gardener’s Guide to Growing Green Beans in Containers
Green beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) are one of the most popular warm-season vegetables for home gardeners. Pound for pound, green beans are a nutritious, productive, and easy-to-grow crop. Green beans do well both indoors and outdoors. When potted, beans adapt well to containers. … [Read more...]
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