Garden Vegetable Plants That Double as Indoor Bouquets
Garden vegetable plants have a secret double life that no one is talking about. Sure, homegrown veggies taste delicious in a yummy seasonal recipe. And yes, it feels good to …
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A Small Kitchen Garden Vegetable List
I’ve always felt that one of the joys of a garden is that moment when you walk outside and get some fresh herbs to cook with or when you see …
How to Transition to Planting Vegetables at Home Instead of Buying Them
If you think planting vegetables at home will be hard, try planting vegetables on Mars. In the 2015 movie, The Martian, astronaut Mark Watney (played by Matt Damon) is assumed …
Starting with the Right Soil for Your Asparagus Plants
Healthy asparagus plants start with great soil in which to grow them. Asparagus thrives in well-drained soil that has been enriched with organic matter, such as well-aged compost or manure, …
Starting with the Right Soil for Your Thyme Plants
Due to its Mediterranean origins, thyme thrives on dry, sandy—even rocky—soil. Many gardeners believe thyme actually benefits from poor soil and a lack of water. For this reason, thyme makes …
Dealing with Cauliflower Diseases
Like most crops, cauliflower is susceptible to certain diseases, which are in turn promoted by pest damage. Here are some of the diseases you should look out for. …
Starting with the Right Soil for Your Raspberry Plants
Healthy raspberry plants start with great soil in which to grow them. Raspberries thrive in well-draining sandy or loamy soil that has been enriched with organic matter, such as well-aged …
Starting with the Right Soil for Your Pea Plants
Having healthy pea plants starts with having great soil in which to grow them. Peas do best in loamy soil with good drainage. …
How to Spot, Treat, and Prevent Ginger Diseases
Ginger plants are most susceptible to soil-borne diseases. You can help prevent this by planting your ginger in fresh, nutrient-rich, disease-free soil. …
Starting with the Right Soil for Your Ginger Plants
Plant your ginger in fresh soil; ginger prefers well-drained sandy or loamy soil. That can be a combination of potting soil and compost—just make sure that the soil is loose …
