Growing mushrooms at home is nothing like growing regular green plants. Fungiculture or growing mushrooms is a fun and exciting process. Mushrooms grow in a huge variety of shapes, colors, and patterns, and each variety is equally fascinating in its own unique way. You may have seen wild mushrooms growing on the rocks and wood logs, […]
Vegetables
Climbing Vegetables – Growing Them in a Limited Space
Vegetables are readily available in the market; however, the thrill of growing them on your own, in your garden, is something else. You watch them grow as the process moves along. One day, you get the fruit of your hard work. As fun as it is to grow vegetables in your garden, the process requires […]
Container Gardening: How to Grow Tomatoes
Container gardening is quite the rage and here to stay. They are great for veggies, including tomatoes. Learn all about container gardening: how to grow tomatoes in containers by reading on. There is nothing that tastes quite so good as a tomato fresh from the garden. They beat tomatoes from the grocers every time! The […]
Vegetable Gardening: NEVER Plant These Veggies Together
There’s nothing like vegetable gardening for cooking with fresh vegetables and herbs. If you’re a cook and a gardener, you’ve probably done some research about vegetable gardening and what to grow for the best flavors and results. It is important to never plant these veggies together Strategic planting might cut down on insects, diseases and […]
Pint-Sized Produce For The Smallest Of Gardens
If you’ve got a small garden space, or you just want to maximize the space you have, pint-sized produce is a smart way to go. Pint-sized produce, also known as dwarf varieties, grow more compactly, produce smaller fruits, and maximize your garden space so you can get more out of it. But you won’t sacrifice […]
6 Of The Biggest Gardening Mistakes Gardeners Make
Gardening is arguably one of the best ways to spend your time. So the last thing you want to do is make any of the biggest gardening mistakes gardeners make. But to prevent your garden from self-sabotage, you have to know what those mistakes are. Whether you’re a newbie or a long-time home gardener, you […]
Gardening Tips: Growing Carrots
Is growing carrots as beautiful as these ones a little bit of a mystery to you? It was to me, until I learned how to be successful at growing these little beauties. There are some gardening tips that work really well for cultivating the best carrots you’ve ever grown. Stick around while I show you […]
Gardening Guide: Cabbage
Must Know Plant Care Tips: Once a head of cabbage is of a good size and firm when squeezed, use a sharp knife to cut it off close to the ground. If you put off harvesting too long, the head may split. After harvesting the head, let the stub grow back and it may […]
Gardening Guide: Rutabaga
Must Know Plant Care Tips: If you’re impatient, rutabaga may not be for you as they take 3 to 4 months to be ready for harvest. The kale-like foliage is delicious in soups or salads. While the bulbs can grow to the size of a softball or even larger, you’ll get better […]
Gardening Guide: Artichoke
Must Know Plant Care Tips: When growing artichokes for vegetable garden, harvest the immature bud before it begins to open. To do so, cut the stem of each one about 1 or 2 inches below the base of the bud. If you’re in zone 8, 9, or 10, you’ll get your main crop […]