Robby 
Pepper plants are usually thought to be pretty strong, but sometimes they break because of the weight of the fruit that is growing on them. Pepper plants have shallow root systems. When they are laden with heavy fruit, the branches will sometimes bend and break. For this reason, many people turn to pepper staking or … Read more
They’re more colorful, juicy, and stronger-tasting than the ones you can buy in stores, which, let’s be honest, are sometimes almost anemic. But how do you grow tomatoes in hanging baskets? What do you need to do to have your own bumper crop of juicy garden food? To help you understand how to grow tomatoes … Read more
Growing a fig tree from a cutting can be an easy and rewarding way to propagate new fig trees. Figs are one of the easiest fruit trees to root from cuttings making them a great option for beginner gardeners or anyone looking to expand their fig collection. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk through the … Read more
Beets may be seeded as early in spring as the ground can be worked. Sow again and again every three weeks to make sure you have a steady supply of young, tender beets all season long. Beets are well adapted to grow in many regions. Beets are fairly tolerant of heat and also resistant to … Read more
Begonias are great for adding cheery splashes of colour in any garden, no matter how large or small. You can pick from a lot of different options that work well in a lot of different places and situations. Bundles of Begonias are one of the most common ways to add them to a garden. While … Read more
Air plants also known as tillandsia have become increasingly popular over recent years. Their sculptural shapes and minimal care requirements make them perfect for modern, urban living. But where are the best places to buy these trendy plants? Read on for tips on where to find a great selection of air plants both online and … Read more
This post tells you everything you need to know about olive trees that are thousands of years old. We’ll show you how long they can live and give you some impressive measurements of some of them. We also have magnificent examples here in Spain. Have you ever asked yourself why they can live for so … Read more
My grandparents were from the neighboring towns of Decollatura and Soveria Mannelli in Calabria. This is my “Mezzina” fig tree – my favorite out of a few varieties I grow. Damiano Mezzina, my wife Maria’s grandfather, took a cutting from his brother Corrado’s tree in NJ 13 years ago, which is where it all began. … Read more
Want another reason to grow your own garlic? Garlic is easy to take care of and is one of our favorite companion plants because it naturally keeps other plants safe from pests and diseases and attracts good bugs. Garlic is a great plant to grow with most others because of its strong smell. You can … Read more
As a professional kitchen gardener, I saw a lot of marigolds in all the vegetable gardens. They are not only beautiful, but they are also very useful. Marigolds deserve a place in any vegetable garden. They are ideal to grow with vegetables for multiple reasons. Marigolds not only look great, but they can also be … Read more