Gardening tips for your edible vegetable garden at home using organic and natural techniques that are good for you, your garden and the environment.
Any gardener knows that mulch can be a very useful tool. I use it to overwinter my strawberries and to help control moisture levels in the garden. But if mulch is so useful, why does it sometimes smell so bad? In this post, I’ll get into reasons why mulch can smell bad, what it means … Read more
When the leaves of your tomato seedlings start turning yellow, it can be concerning. The seedlings are young and fragile, so it may seem like they won’t recover. But the truth is that most of the time, tomato seedling leaves turning yellow can be fixed. So let’s find out what causes tomato plant seedling leaves … Read more
Delicious homegrown mushrooms are hard to beat and by using a mushroom growing kit, you can have mushrooms whenever you like! Mushrooms are a food that loses its flavor quickly after picking. If you have only ever eaten store-bought mushrooms you may not even realize how flavorsome a freshly picked mushroom can be. To experience … Read more
There are many benefits to growing herbs indoors. You don’t have to worry about outside temperatures, so you can grow plants no matter where you live. And, you can sometimes keep them producing for longer indoors than out. So what are the best herbs for growing indoors? And how do you care for indoor herbs? Do … Read more
Rose hips are the fruits produced by rose plants after the flowers die. Rose hips are coveted by many gardeners since they are completely edible. They can be used in all sorts of recipes, and are a great source of Vitamin C. Some people even think they might have medicinal benefits, including the relief of … Read more
Growing your own mango tree is exciting and rewarding. Here we show you how you can grow your own mango tree from seed and by grafting. Mango trees can be propagated through seeds or through grafting to grow your own tree. Propagation through seed takes longer to produce mango fruit and can be difficult to manage compared to … Read more
Corn, also known as maize, originated in Mexico 9000 years ago and is now the staple food of many countries across the world. There are many different hybrids and cultivars of corn today. Some are designed for human consumption while others are more suited to animal feed. But have you ever wondered how many ears of … Read more
Is your kumquat tree dropping fruit and would you like to know why and how to fix it? You’ve come to the right place! We’ll be looking at the possible reasons why a kumquat tree drops fruit and some solutions to fix the problem. Generally, the reasons a kumquat tree drops fruit include natural fruit … Read more
You may have seen some intermediate gardeners use grow lights before, but what are they all about? In this article, we’re going to be taking a deep look at grow lights: how they work, what grow lights are best for starting vegetable seedlings, and how to effectively use them. Find out how to start vegetable … Read more
Regrowing vegetables from kitchen scraps is a great way to start growing your own food. Not only that, but you can reduce food waste and start new plants for free. So here is a list of 16 vegetables you can regrow from kitchen scraps at home. 1. Avocado Avocado seeds can be used to grow as a … Read more