How to Fertilize Container Vegetables without Burning Your Plants
Okay, maybe learning how to fertilize container vegetables isn't the best-kept secret in gardening, but for years it sure as heck felt like it. I can't begin to tell you …
potting mix
How to Make a DIY Pallet Hanging Garden for Herbs
Wooden pallets are used to transport just about everything in this world, from cosmetics and electronics to home goods and manufacturing materials. And thanks to the dawn of Pinterest and …
Where to Grow Okra
You can grow your okra anywhere you like—as long as it gets lots of sun. Okra hates shade. Find a spot with maximum sun exposure—at least six hours of direct …
5 Tips for Growing Lemons from Seed
I've always been fascinated by growing lemons and other citrus fruits. You can't go wrong with a tree full of bright yellow bulbs of sunshine. The thing is, you can't …
How Often Should You Water Potted Plants to Avoid Root Rot
Root rot is seriously the worst. If you don’t catch the signs early enough, your plants are goners. Done for. And it happens fast. You can forget about harvesting your …
How to Grow a Healthy Countertop Herb Garden from Seed
I love to cook, and I absolutely adore using fresh herbs in pretty much every dish. They’re easy enough to get in the summer, but since I live in New …
Should You Fertilize Your Quinoa Plants?
Quinoa is a hungry plant! It needs lots of nutrients to properly grow, and fertilizers can provide the extra nutrients that quinoa needs to grow quickly and fully. …
Planting Strawberries in the Ground, Raised Beds or Containers
You have plenty of choices for growing strawberries, depending on preference and availability of garden space. For those with limited space, it’s easy to grow strawberries in hanging baskets, though …
Easy Container Gardening for Beginners: How to Grow Your Own Salads
I know... "Salad" is not the first thing that comes to mind when many people think of delicious garden produce. My first memories of salad are tasteless iceberg lettuce and …
How to Start a Vegetable Garden from Scratch on a Budget
It's one thing to figure out how to start a vegetable garden from scratch if you have a big ole pile of cash in your wallet and no credit card …
