How to Grow a Kumquat Tree Indoors
If you love kumquats, or just love the idea of having a little kumquat tree in your sunroom, you might wonder if it's possible to grow a kumquat tree indoors. …
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Should You Fertilize Your Kumquat Trees?
Kumquats are heavy feeders, and they need fertilizer during their active growing cycle. You don’t need to fertilize your trees in the winter months, when the trees are semi-dormant. …
Should You Fertilize Your Thyme Plants?
Many gardeners believe that thyme thrives on neglect. With its origins in the dry, rocky Mediterranean, thyme is used to getting by without much in the way of nutrients. …
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 …
Should You Fertilize Your Scallion Plants?
Scallions are heavy feeders, and they need lots on nitrogen. You can use a fish emulsion about once a month to keep your scallions healthy and growing. …
Confounding Columbines
I am a seed starter. Give me a packet of good seed, and I can always get them to pop within a few days. Most packets say, “Plant 2-3 …
