What to Plant in January in Zones 4-6
Welcome to January in zones 4-6 - when your garden thermometer seems stuck somewhere between "brr" and "why do we live here?" With temperatures plummeting from a chilly -30°F to …
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How to Make Banana Peel Tea for Plants
I know what you're thinking, but banana peel tea isn't some new trendy thing that you'll find in a cafe alongside classics like Assam or Earl Grey. Although there are …
How to Fertilize Container Vegetables for Best Results
Have I told you how much I adore container gardens? Container gardens are the quiet MVP of the vegetable gardening world. Container gardening provides accessibility to everyone. If you rent …
How to Add Nitrogen to Soil to Encourage Vegetable Growth
You may know that some vegetables, like peas and beans, add nitrogen to soil. You may know that plants and vegetables need nitrogen. And you've no doubt seen the NPK …
Choosing Plant Food for Hydroponics That Keep Fruiting Plants Happy
When you're looking at plant food for hydroponics, things can get a little confusing. Typically, in gardening, we think about oxygen, water, soil, and sunlight. But the entire equation is …
Winterizing your Orange Trees
Many varieties of orange tree are cold-hardy. Even so, they’re not crazy about cold weather. Some varieties are cold-hardy down to 20 degrees F, but even trees planted outdoors deserve …
Planting Cilantro in the Ground or in Raised Beds
Cilantro plants need six to eight hours of sunshine in order to thrive. Cilantro is more heat sensitive than many other herbs, so it’s a good idea to plant it …
Growing Cilantro in Containers
Cilantro can flourish in containers. And depending on where you live, your plant can spend much of its time outside, as long as it’s frost-free, has some shade, and it …
Nurturing your Chive Plants
Once your chives are settled in—whether it’s in a container, a raised bed, or open ground—consistency is key when it comes to watering. If you don’t get rain on a …
Growing Chives in Containers
Chives are easy to grow in containers, indoors or out. If you’re tight on space, you can grow them in a little container on your windowsill, or in a larger …
