How to Grow the Most Flavorful Bell Peppers
Every morning as I pack my daughter's lunch, I slice up a fresh bell pepper and smile, remembering how this simple vegetable sparked my deep dive into pepper cultivation. Store-bought …
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Why Won’t My Avocado Tree Fruit?
I have a friend who spent five years wondering if her backyard avocado tree was just ornamental. Despite its lush canopy and impressive height, it refused to produce a single …
10 Tips for Growing Bananas Indoors with Fruitful Results
If you've seen a banana tree in the wild, you might think the idea of growing bananas indoors is ludicrous. Depending on the variety, "average" banana trees can grow anywhere …
The 8 Best Potting Soil, Soil Amendments, and Fertilizers for Fantastic Crops!
Have you ever wondered what separates a so-so harvest from an absolutely abundant one? It's the secret ingredient lurking underfoot—soil! The foundation of every fantastic food garden is rich, healthy …
Can Fertilizer Go Bad? And 5 More Facts About Garden Food
I think fertilizer companies have borrowed sales strategies from hotdog bun companies. There’s either too much fertilizer left over, or not enough to complete the task. I always seem to …
Tap Water vs. Distilled: Which is Better for Indoor Gardens?
There are some pretty opinionated pieces of writing out there when it comes to the debate between tap water vs. distilled water for indoor plants. One article I read went …
Help Your Garden Recover From Wind Damage After a Hurricane With These Tips
While your garden may not look like much right now, with some effort and the right approach, it can bounce back stronger than before. Check out these recovery tips to …
The Bitter Cucumber Fix: From Foam to Flavor
A few summers ago, I was knee-deep in cucumbers from my garden. As a pretty seasoned gardener, I thought I had it all figured out. But when I bit into …
How to Make Homemade Fertilizer for Indoor Herbs
Let’s talk about fertilizer. When I bought my first home and decided I wanted to start my first garden (mostly in containers), I bought a lot of Miracle Grow potting …
An Ode to the Lawn Gardeners
Are lawn gardeners a thing? I'll make a case for it, hear me out.
The author of today's piece and my husband happen to have a lot in common. They're "lawn …
