by Jennifer Richardson When dietitians talk about leafy green vegetables, Swiss chard is at the top of the list. Related to beets (and sometimes called leaf beet), Swiss chard as nutritious as spinach and easier to grow. One cup of chard has 300 times the recommended daily … [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...]
Tips for Planting Tomatoes
There’s nothing quite like the taste of a ripe tomato plucked fresh from a home garden. Today, tomato lovers can even choose from a variety of colors including red, orange, and yellow. With more than 25,000 varieties of tomatoes in existence today, the flavor one tastes on the … [Read more...]
Gardening Tips for Bonsai Care
Bonsai Soil The soil you will need for a bonsai tree depends on the variety of tree you are trying to grow. Check its soil requirements before placing it in any soil. Some trees prefer acidic soil while others need neutral pHs. Flowering species will need richer soil to produce … [Read more...]
How You Can Make Your Garden More Inviting
I’m about to move into a new home. The lot is landscaped well enough, but I’m going to make changes to the garden to make it more welcoming and give it my own personal touch. I’ll share with you some of the ways I plan to make this garden my own. First of all, I’m going to … [Read more...]