It seems like tomatoes get all the gardening love. But we’re putting aside those divas of the garden to talk about a cucurbit that also has a bit of a reputation – zucchini. We all joke about how prolific zucchini is, but sometimes, these summer squash can be a bit of a pain to grow. […]
People who grow zucchini will undoubtedly have to contend with zucchini mosaic virus (ZMV) at some point. This insect-borne potyvirus affects all members of the squash and melon (Cucurbitaceae) family and can annihilate an entire crop in a terribly short amount of time. Here’s how to identify zucchini mosaic virus and what to do if…
The carob plant is a flowering tree commonly found in the Mediterranean and Middle East. But if you live in USDA Growing Zones 9 and 10, you can bring this marvel to your space. When mature, carob plants produce edible pods that can be used as a chocolate substitute. The pods are perfect for baking…
It’s May! The sun is shining, the birds are singing, the flowers are blooming, and your forsythia needs your attention. Once the golden blooms of early spring have faded and your forsythia is just another green shrub in the backyard, it’s time to make sure you get another round of glorious spring color next year. […]
Are your beans suffering from some strange affliction that you can’t identify? Or are you planning to cultivate legumes this season and would like to prepare for the worst in advance? Then you need to know about bean diseases. As with all diseases, diligent observation and quick action can determine whether you get a good…
Oh man, I don’t know about you, but I can’t wait to bite into that first cool, crisp slice of cucumber from the garden this year. But before we can do that, we need to get them in the ground. Here are five fast, easy tips that will get your cucumbers off to a great […]
With a flavor of a delicious cross between parsnips, celeriac, and parsley, parsley root offers an unconventional option for the home grower, homesteader, and cook. Well-known across Europe, where it has been grown and used since the Middle Ages, colonists introduced it to the US in the 17th century. Parsley root develops thin, creamy white…
Summer is right around the corner! We blinked, and now spring is halfway over. If you had plans for a spring garden, but the season got away from you, it’s not too late. Many spring veggies are cool weather crops and need those early spring temps to do well. But there are still plenty of […]
Broccoli is one of my favorite vegetables. I love cooking with it, growing it, and eating it. When I was a child, I loved devouring it because I felt like a brontosaurus munching trees. To be honest, I still kind of feel like a dinosaur eating the tiny broccoli trees. Growing broccoli is usually pretty…
Every vegetable that we grow has its potential issues. When it comes to root vegetables, carrot splitting, cracking, or deformation is a common issue. You care for your carrot harvest for weeks and months, and the time has come to harvest those sweet treats. But once you pull them, you notice the roots are split,…
Some flowers are just so different from everything you have grown previously that they are worth just planting for the fun of it. Strawflower is one such plant. The papery leaves, longevity, and colors make strawflowers a special treat in the garden. See if you can resist touching the blooms and listening to the dry,…
A slow-grower, the hickory and does not shag its bark until it produces nuts after about 40 years of age and despite its toughness, it must have pure air to survive, so it is seldom found in large cities. But, in small towns and remaining woods in the mid-west and eastern part of the country, […]
Remember when we were all, “Myco…what did you say?” It was only a few years ago that most of us had never even heard of mycorrhiza. Many barely paid attention to the vast network of microbes beneath our feet. But as more scientists began to check out what was happening below the soil, a whole […]
Do you like conducting experiments? Are you intrigued by the idea that underwear has something to do with gardening? I was, too, my friend. Keep reading. I wasn’t a big fan of experiments in chemistry class, mostly because we weren’t allowed to touch anything and the fun part would invariably be followed by a blackboard […]
Shagbark hickory is an iconic tree species that holds great cultural, ecological, and historical significance. The name depicts its distinctive shaggy bark, which peels away from the trunk in long vertical strips. It is a supportive tree for wildlife, offering protection and camouflage for insects and lichen, and food for birds and other herbivores. This…
I first came across the term “edimental” when I was looking up whether I could eat this mesmerizing little plant that I had bought on impulse. It’s called purple Shiso (aka Perilla frutescens var. crispa) and even though it looks ornamental, it is very much an edible plant. The leaves taste like cumin seeds with […]
Posts like this make me uncomfortable. After all, I’m just an ordinary gardener like all of you. Who am I to suggest you should buy one hand tool over another or choose to use one brand of fertilizer rather than that one. But over the years, I’ve received quite a few emails from readers asking […]
The old way of selecting seed from open-pollinated corn involved selecting the best ears from the poorest ground. I have tried to select perfect ears based on the open-pollinated seed corn standards of the past. I learned these standards from old agricultural texts. The chosen ears of Reid’s average from 9 to 10.5 inches long […]
Are you frustrated with seeing dents or holes in your cucumbers instead of smooth, healthy fruits? When we put a ton of effort into growing food for ourselves or our families, losing even a single fruit can be heartbreaking. It’s especially frustrating when we can’t figure out what the problem is. That’s where this guide…
The espalier technique is ideal for growing fruit trees efficiently in small spaces. It involves pruning and training the tree’s branches against a wall or fence to grow flat rather than outward. While fruit trees are the classic choice, you can do it with many species to create screens or an ornamental focal point. In…
Don’t you hate it when you have lovingly taken care of vegetables like carrots, but when you harvest them, they’re damaged by pests? All that growing work is wasted because now you can’t use them for anything. Carrot flies are one such pest. They attack plants in the Umbelliferae, also known as Apiaceae, family. This…
I bought a Lomi! You know, those cute little countertop composters that everyone is reviewing and that keep popping up in your social media ads. As I am an actual gardener with an actual garden who actually composts, I figured I’d better give this thing a look. I was pretty excited to try out the […]
The mindboggling agricultural plant and animal diversity, at the beginning of the twentieth century, should have been a treasure trove which mankind worked tirelessy to maintain. Such has not been the case. Alas, much has been lost, perhaps forever. Here are images and information on a handful of apple varieties from a valuable hundred year […]
One of the things long desired by Southern fruit growers is a good table grape, sufficiently resistant to leaf and fruit diseases to endure the climatic conditions of their section. Many varieties have been brought forward from time to time; but of the older sorts especially adapted to table use not one, either foreign or […]
With the explosion of e-commerce over the last few years, most people seem to have far too many cardboard boxes lying around. Luckily I’ve got a great way to make the most of them in your garden. It’s not composting them (yet), and it’s not creating new no-dig garden beds with them (not really). One […]
If you grow any vining houseplant, chances are, you wish it were fuller. Pothos, tradescantia, philodendrons, monstera adansonii – they’re all beautiful and popular houseplants. But they have a habit of looking stretched and spindly after a while. Common wisdom says to take plant cuttings and add to the existing plant to give it more […]
Gomphrena, also known as globe amaranth, is an edible, short-lived perennial with unique round or oval blossoms that come in multiple vibrant colors. The clover-like blossoms appear from summer through the first frost. It will return in USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11 or can be grown as an annual in cooler regions. It’s easy to care…
Tomato cages are the cruelest punk on home gardeners. They’re never tall enough and always seem to fall apart as soon as the branches get unwieldy and the fruit gets heavy — you know, just when you need them most. That’s why I use the Florida Weave. Tomato cages are overpriced too. A quick survey […]
All it takes is one plant. Then it’s a couple, and what’s a few more? Now you have ten, but wouldn’t 12 be better? Once you’re up to 20, that’s it. There is no turning back. You are hopelessly addicted to houseplants. Welcome to the club! Nowadays, houseplants are for sale everywhere. The big box […]
Springtime brings longer days, garden color, and abundance. The garden shakes off the winter blues, and we welcome the new growing season after being cooped up through months of cold. With the spring comes the long-awaited tulip blossoms, some of the first flowers that bring spring color. While tulips are pretty tough, they aren’t immune…
These days, it seems like you can order anything online. I’ve purchased a sectional sofa online that arrived in three boxes. I’ve ordered live tomato hornworms (don’t ask). Recently, I ordered vegetable seedlings for my garden online, and it changed how I view seed starting at home. Let’s take a look at the whole process […]
Purple tomato seedlings can be a shocking discovery. Luckily, it’s an easy problem to fix.Photo credit: Tracey Besemer Tomato plants are green. In fact, I’d go so far as to say most of your vegetable seedlings are green. Thanks, Tracey. I appreciate you pointing out the obvious. What’s your point? My point is this: knowing […]
It can be a little unnerving when you discover gummy deposits all over your trees. It looks like the tree has been wounded and is oozing painfully. Gummosis is quite common, but that doesn’t mean it’s something growers should accept. It’s a sign something is wrong with your tree, so you need to know what…
Up until a few years ago, I used to think of bare-root planting as an advanced gardening skill. Something that I felt slightly intimidated by. Surely a skill that I would have to level up to. Yes, it sounds ridiculous now. Even to me. Especially considering that buying baby plants in nursery plastic pots is […]
Are your cauliflower heads shrunken or floppy? Or have they failed to develop at all? Perhaps they’re discolored or developing in ways you’ve never seen before. Although the number of cauliflower head disorders listed here may seem daunting, please don’t let them stop you from growing this lovely vegetable! You may never encounter any of…
I’m convinced that, fundamentally, there are two types of plant people. There are the folks who keep a select few houseplants, each carefully chosen for just a touch of greenery so as not to overwhelm the space. And then there’s the kind of plant people who already have dozens of houseplants and will always find […]
I want to produce the three principal ingredients for my sesame whole grain crackers: hard red winter wheat flour, sesame seeds and sunflower oil. The winter wheat I have been growing for years. In 2023, I grew sesame seeds and also worked on a new approach to making sunflower oil. To make sunflower oil I […]
Gardening is a joy; there’s no denying it. I love walking barefoot along the sun-warmed paths of my garden, nibbling on a green bean or two, tucking a few tomatoes in my basket, and pulling up a weed here and there. Even with this bucolic picture in mind, I know there’s always room for improvement. […]
Commonly known as the Chinese money plant, Pilea peperomioides is fast becoming a must-have houseplant because of its modern, minimalistic appearance and easy going nature. At first glance, this plant looks somewhat like UFO’s launching off of long green stems or flat, green pancakes. No wonder it’s also called UFO or pancake plant. Having this…
You may not realize it, but every summer, you grow a vegetable that unites all of humankind. Yes, that’s right, tomatoes. We may not agree on much these days, but there’s one thing the world seems to agree on, and that is that tomatoes are a gardening favorite. I think it’s a testament to our […]
I don’t know about you, friend, but I’m already looking forward to that first juicy ripe tomato come July, which is funny considering there are snow flurries outside my window, and the tomato seedlings in the living room are only a few inches high. But that’s okay; early spring offers me the perfect time to […]
Pruning can feel so intimidating. After all, you’re chopping off branches from your fruit trees. What if you do it wrong? Will the tree be ruined forever? While pruning fruit trees can feel intimidating, it’s incredibly simple once you know what to expect. Apples, pears, persimmons, plums, quince, and other fruit trees require pruning to…
Pines are a classic choice for the yard, with their stately appearance and evergreen splendor. For the most part, they’re fairly maintenance-free, as well. Although many conifers are quite resistant to pests and pathogens, they’re still vulnerable to certain issues. As such, if you have pine trees growing on your property, they may need some…
Nature does her job when we’re not standing over her with a clipboard. But many gardeners want to improve their backyard ecosystem anyway. Everyone who’s gardened for a season or two has heard about companion planting. It’s said to improve soil fertility, reduce pests, and give you a bigger harvest. You may see charts online […]
Many passionate gardeners are turning to companion planting to reduce pesticide use. Planting different species together can provide benefits. However, some species are allelopathic plants, which means they can seriously harm other plants. Plants use allelopathy to protect themselves and rise above the competition. Allelopathic plants release phytochemicals from their roots or leaves that disrupt […]
Udo isn’t a plant we often talk about in the Western world. But it’s a spectacular plant that looks beautiful, and you can eat it, too. It’s the perfect plant in my book. On top of that, you can plant udo in places in the garden that are too shaded for other plants. This large…
I love planting perennials. Above all, I love the fact that there’s a perennial for every garden. For every type of soil. For every type of shade. In any color I could possibly imagine. I can get mat-forming perennials, towering perennials and every size in between. I can get short-lived or long-lived perennials. But their […]
Let me guess, you heard it through the grapevine that spring is a good time to prune your grapevines? I guess they are sending out the same message to us all, to clip, snip and give those overgrown woody branches of theirs a nice haircut before warmer weather hits. And it turns out they are […]
Important author’s note: This method works! When I wrote this piece, I didn’t have anything planted in my garden yet as we’re still weeks away from my zone’s last frost dates. However, with the impending weather, I knew it was the perfect time to show that my method works. The cabbage and zucchini seedlings photographed […]
Have you spent hours planting green beans around your other vegetables to “fix nitrogen” and then wondered why it never made a difference? Same, girl. Same. We’ve all been fed the same half-truths, myths, and legends about gardening, and the nitrogen-fixation capacity of beans is one of the biggies. Like with most gardening myths, the […]
On the hottest of summer days, we’re all thankful for a bit of shade, except when it comes to our gardens. Trying to plan a garden around a yard that ends up in the shade can be a real pain. But it doesn’t have to be. A shady garden can still produce a ton of […]
I’ve never been a big fan of super tidy gardens with nary a leaf out of place. I like looking at them and walking through them, but I’ve never been tempted to do an extreme tidy up of any of the gardens I’ve tended to. Except when it comes to spring pruning. Which is the […]
Weigela fell out of favor for a few years, but it has made a comeback thanks to colorful new cultivars. Combine this with the fact weigela is one of the best plants to attract hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden, and you have an easy-to-grow shrub that looks good and attracts wildlife. Weigelas grow quickly…
I’m curious if this ever happens to you. You think that something you know is so obvious that everyone else knows it too. When, in fact, they absolutely don’t. It’s only obvious to you because you’re knowledgeable of (or dare I say, obsessed with) that particular topic. Well, it happened to me recently when, upon […]
Oh, March, we can always count on you for an adventure. Between the start of daylight savings time (yuck) and the weather whiplash, we all feel a little dazed by the time the first day of spring rolls around. Monday might be gray and rainy, but Tuesday, it’s 68 degrees and sunny, and Wednesday, you […]
After a thorough inspection of my garden notes and photo albums from previous years, I’ve now calculated that my hydrangeas will start blooming in exactly eighty-seven days and six hours. As I type this, I’m starting the countdown clock. This is what I’m counting down to in spring. Ok, so maybe I’m not that particular […]
We are all familiar with cherry trees, especially if you live for the limited sweet cherry season in spring and summer. There is nothing like a fresh cherry at its peak of freshness. If your mouth is watering at the thought, consider growing Nanking bush cherries. The fruit is sweet and tart, a bit juicier…
Broccoli is one of the most popular cruciferous vegetables in the country. When I was a child, we loved it because each piece of broccoli looked like a tiny tree. We could eat our broccoli pretending to be dinosaurs or giraffes. It was magical. These days, I’m growing rows of broccoli to feed my little…
Okay, folks, are you ready to get down and dirty? (I mean, we’re gardeners; it’s what we do.) Today, we’re going to settle a debate that has been rumbling around as long as we’ve been cultivating tomatoes. Which is better – planting tomatoes deeply or planting tomatoes sideways? Put your garden gloves on, and let’s […]
If you grow any type of food, then you know how frustrating it can be to lose your plants to pests, predation, and pathogens. Raspberries aren’t immune to any of these issues, and if they aren’t attended to, they can obliterate your entire crop. Let’s take a look at the most common raspberry pests and…
But what about hybrids? What? That’s not how you thought this was going to start? Well, I know you guys. I can already hear you grumbling about hybrids. We’ll get to that. Patience, grasshopper. In the meantime, yes, you can grow pepper plants that produce lovely peppers using seeds from a store-bought pepper. Saved By […]
Pepper plants thrive in my hot, subtropical climate. They flourish and provide tons of delicious peppers year-round. But last fall, I made a tragic mistake. I surrounded the poor things with lots of plants that shouldn’t grow near peppers. Pepper plants (Capsicum annuum) are perennial. You might not know that if you live in a […]
I’ve spent the past couple of months (basically since the end of the holiday season) counting down the days until I could do outdoor jobs again. But once the weather turns warmer in spring, my gardening to-do list turns from a blank sheet of paper to a full list rivaling the length of a drugstore […]
For maintenance-free, adaptable color in the garden, there’s no better choice than euphorbia, also known as spurge. Euphorbia is a huge genus with thousands of species. This diversity of this genus means there’s something for everyone, from poinsettias to gopher spurge. These plants have been used as medicine and ornamentals since ancient Greece, Rome, and…
This spring, while you’re out tidying your flower beds, don’t forget to cut a handful of hosta shoots to go with dinner. Hostas are a classic landscape filler, immediately recognizable by their leaves. But what most folks don’t know, even many hosta owners, is that their shoots are quite tasty. Yes, you can eat hostas! […]
Citrus trees can be absolute treasures to grow at home. In addition to their delicious fruits, their blossoms and leaves are sublimely fragrant, and many citrus parts have medicinal and cleansing properties. But what if you don’t live in USDA Zones 8-11 and can’t grow lemons, limes, or oranges outdoors? If you’re feeling adventurous, you…
It’s already March and I have bulbs on my mind. And not just the spring bulbs that greet me every morning as I take my customary garden stroll, coffee mug in hand, to take in the fragrance of hyacinths and daffodils. I’m talking about summer bulbs which, on cool March days, help me dream and […]
It’s one thing for your daffodils not to come up at all; it’s another when you get leafy stands of green with no buds. Now you’re just teasing. Why all leaves and no flowers? This strange phenomenon is known as daffodil blindness or blind daffodils. Despite the strange name, it’s pretty simple to diagnose and […]
Satsuma is one of the sweetest citruses out there. Plus, it’s easy to peel and easy to grow. It’s a perfect fruit to add to your orchard or citrus grove. If you’ve grown small, sour, seed-filled mandarins that pull apart when you try to peel them, then growing satsumas will be a delight. Cool weather…
Last fall, a fellow gardener from the Midwest made fun of me because she thought I couldn’t grow potatoes. But the joke’s on her — in Florida, it just means we plant them in winter. We can plant white potatoes in the winter and sweet potatoes in the spring, and get a year-round supply of […]
Don’t have much space? That’s no reason not to grow at least some of your own food. Don’t let a lack of room stop you. You can grow your favorite vegetables or fruit, even in the tightest spaces. Perhaps you want to grow your greens, peppers, or even potatoes. You can do this anywhere as…
With warmer temperatures and the lengthening days of spring, everything seems to be growing. Being cooped up all winter, we gardeners tend to struggle with our desire to get out there and get growing, too. We want to get a head start pruning and cleaning up plants that look a bit scraggly. But before you […]
This is the year we should all throw in the trowel and quit gardening. Yup, it’s time. The whole grow-your-own-food movement of the past 12,000 years or so was cute, but it’s gotten out of control. I’m sure you think I’m crazy and your blood is beginning to boil, but here are six good reasons […]
Over my many successes and failures in houseplant care, I’ve learned one simple truth: The more light you can heap on your plants, the easier they grow. Pretty astute, I know. But beyond getting the other things right (water, humidity, soil, and fertilizer), the quality of light your plants receive will always be the main […]
Which plant is part of the pea family, looks like a carrot, tastes like a potato, can be eaten raw, and has edible beans on the vines? Bush carrots! Native to the desert and dry shrubland of Australia, it’s a drought-resistant, multi-purpose food that is making its way into survival gardens and homesteads across the…
Do you struggle to get your tomatoes off to a good start? Are you tired of tall, skinny tomato seedlings each year? Does every spring storm have you holding your breath, hoping it won’t knock over your gangly tomatoes? Do you lose several weeks waiting for them to catch up once they’re in the ground? […]
If you’re a fan of summer squash, then you probably like to grow as much as humanly possible. The types you grow will either thrive or fail, depending on your growing zone and how much space you have available. Some zucchini cultivars are prolific, others have massive fruits, and still others are more drought or…
You may have heard of salsify (Tragopogon porrifolius) before, but are you familiar with black salsify (Pseudopodospermum hispanicum)? Or how to cultivate, harvest, and prepare it? This root vegetable is quite nutrient-dense and packed with iron, vitamin C, calcium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and phosphorous. It’s also rich in both fiber and protein and is honestly…
If you’re having your morning cup of joe and decide to do a quick internet search for “using coffee grounds in the garden,” you’ll be met with a deluge of articles all telling you to save those spent beans! We’re advised to use them all over the garden. Use them to help you grow buckets […]
I’m a big believer in the fact that plants are excellent communicators. Not in a weird “I talk to my houseplants every morning” kind of way; more in a “I read the signs and interpret them to the best of my knowledge” manner. Fortunately, this knowledge comes from experience, so most of my plants are […]
Every gardener’s dream is to harvest bucket upon bucket full of sun-ripened tomatoes. Even though tomatoes are relatively easy to grow, they can be finicky, that’s why so much has been written about them. Heck, there are entire websites informing you how to do this and why to do that. Even going so far as […]
As a homesteader and avid gardener, there’s nothing like adding new plants to your backyard. Once you delve into all the possibilities of what you can grow yourself and set the challenge, there is no stopping you. In USDA Growing Zones 8-11, you can succeed growing plantains. These cousins to the banana are a staple…
The Orange is one of the oldest of cultivated fruits. Its nativity is still in doubt, but it is probable that it is indigenous to the Indo-Chinese region. It is now widely distributed in all warm-temperate and tropical countries, in many of which it has run wild and behaves like a native plant. In parts […]
Parsnips may be one of the most underrated vegetables. Too often, we pass by these pale, carroty-looking roots to reach for turnips, carrots, or potatoes, instead. But parsnips aren’t just anemic carrots; they’re a delicious, nutritious vegetable in their own right. Parsnips have a rich, earthy flavor. They’re sweet and mild compared to turnips. They…
I know this article is going to catch a lot of heat because GMOs are a hot-button topic among gardeners. But the amount of fear-mongering over non-GMO seeds is baffling to me. Mainly because, as a home gardener, you aren’t going to run into them. Yes, you read that right. Before you whip out the […]
You spot some mushrooms at the base of your tree and shrub. Then, maybe you notice some white or black fungal growth. Your plant could be infected with armillaria root rot. This disease is virulent around North America, primarily affecting oaks, maples, larches, beeches, aspens, apples, pears, cedars, spruces, firs, and pines, but can affect…
Raised beds may not be right for everyone, and our way is not the only way. I have seen raised beds made from rows of 5’ diameter kiddy pools, and heard of a fellow who collected junk refrigerators from the dump and lined them up on their backs into a rainbow of colored enameled steel […]
If you’re planning on sowing a few seeds indoors to get a jump on the growing season, then don’t forget to make room for a few flowers. We get so caught up in starting our tomatoes, peppers and other veggies that we forget there are plenty of flowers we can sow before spring, too. Why […]
Carrots and beets are some of the vegetables that are easy to kill with kindness. They’re little gluttons for space and nutrients, and must be handled with an iron fist to make them grow straight and strong. Give the buggers no slack at all! Your motto should be – “If in doubt, yank it out!” […]
When it comes to flowers in the vegetable garden, marigolds, nasturtiums and calendula are the first blossoms that pop into my mind. I can see them vividly, swaying in the breeze, bejeweled with yellow-orange petals, being visited by a great variety of beneficial insects. Almost idyllic, isn’t it? But wait. Something is missing. Where are […]
Winter is hard on us cold-climate gardeners. The days are short, and the nights so very long. It’s drab and dreary and gray pretty much all the time. The sunniest days are typically the most miserably cold. We want sunshine! We want to smell the air! We want to hear the birds chirping and bees […]
We value trees on our homesteads for the food, shade, and firewood they provide, but did you know that many of them also have startling healing properties? In this article, we’ll look at medicinal trees that may be growing on your land and their medicinal properties. Trees have been a source of natural medicine for…
Far too often, new gardeners give up before they even get started because of the cost. Seedlings, bags of compost, hand tools, fertilizers, it all adds up quickly. But most of that stuff is completely unnecessary. (Shhh, don’t tell the gardening industry.) You can start a garden on the cheap. I’ve been gardening for decades […]
Don’t do it, you’re going to regret it. Every year, well before the growing season starts, gardeners everywhere decide to waste their time and money starting seedlings for their garden. These gluttons for punishment never seem to learn that there are perfectly good seedlings waiting for them at every big-box home improvement store and garden […]
It’s easy to think that nature will just take its course when you’re planting a tree. After all, forests have been growing for millions of years without human help, right? But there are a surprising number of tree-planting mistakes that can turn your dream of nurturing a mature tree from a tiny sapling into a […]
Perhaps the main reason why I love houseplants is because they can make any house feel like a home. Bring a houseplant into a room and it will instantly create a cheerful, cozy and welcoming atmosphere. As usual, I speak from experience here. Over the course of about six years, my husband and I hopped […]
More than a handful of my gardening friends have expressed envy at my mild subtropical climate. However, gardening in a hot and humid region is fraught with challenges. One of the most frustrating issues I’ve had to deal with is powdery mildew. I’ve tried many homemade and commercial remedies in the search for a successful […]
This advantage of perennial irrigation is brought about by a permanent high level of the river above a dam or barrage placed in its course. Main canals lead off the heightened water from above the dam and minor canals distribute it. It makes constant use of the artificial high level of the river, and, using […]
Raised beds are the darling of the gardening world – tidy, charming, an entire ecosystem contained in a neat box. They lend a sense of orderliness and control to a hobby that is rarely either of those things. It’s no wonder they’re so appealing. But is a raised bed garden the right choice for you […]