Home Grown. The Only Way To Go.
Exploding with flavor and strong aromas, garlic isn’t just a kitchen favorite but also a popular ingredient of many home remedies. It grows easily in most climates, doesn’t require a lot of care, and takes very little space in your garden. You can even grow it in containers if a garden isn’t available. Not only … Read more
Gardening is a delightful hobby for many, and it’s even more enjoyable and rewarding if you have all the right tools. A garden fork is one of the fundamental tools you’ll need, along with a shovel and rake to make even the toughest gardening chores effortless and fast. You only want the best heavy duty … Read more
If you don’t have an expansive backyard to grow your favorite fruits, or the harsh winters in your region do not support perennials, growing blueberries indoors as a houseplant is a good option. Yes, if you love berries, you’re lucky since blueberries are one of the easiest fruits to grow indoors all year-round. As long … Read more
A thriving blueberry bush starts with good soil. What is the best soil for growing blueberries? Unless you start with the optimal conditions, you can’t expect a healthy bush, loaded with berries, in the next few years. Continue reading, and you’ll learn all about the soil requirements of your blueberry bush and tips on preparing … Read more
Parsnips might be considered carrot look-alikes, but they have their own unique flavor that makes a rich addition to soups and stews. That’s not all. Roast parsnips, stovetop parsnip fries, and honey-glazed parsnips bring traditional flavors to the table that will instantly make you fall in love with the root vegetable. If you’re already fond … Read more
Most gardeners recommend planting garlic in mid-October, which works well for most climates. However, when to start growing garlic in different zones? What’s the best planting time to ensure a healthy bumper harvest each time? Planting time is crucial when growing garlic. It takes a long growing period, over eight months, to reach maturity and … Read more
Corn is a beautiful crop for your warm-season vegetable garden. If you have the space for it, with the right growing conditions, you’ll enjoy the perfect ears of corn each time. Like most other vegetables, corn plants also appreciate deep, rich, friable soil, enriched with all the essential nutrients for development. But, is every gardener … Read more
Parsnips are healthy winter vegetables, closely related to parsley and carrots, with cream-colored roots that work perfectly in roasts, soups, stews, and even fries! Though they’re nutritious and flavorful, parsnips aren’t the easiest vegetables to grow. They’re slow to germinate and are a bit particular about their growing conditions. If they don’t find the right … Read more
Just like any other project, you need the right gardening tools if you want to succeed in vegetable gardening. These essential vegetable gardening tools will make or break your gardening project; with them, you will most likely succeed, and without them, you’re doomed to failure. Since you probably don’t want to waste your time, effort, … Read more
Nothing is worse than giving up an entire tomato crop to an unforeseen disease. Tomato plants are susceptible to a bundle of problems, many of which take a toll over the entire crop. Crop rotations, drip irrigation and the use of sterilized gardening tools can help prevent the spread but only to a limited extent. … Read more