This post answers some of the most common questions about how to grow pomegranates successfully. These questions include how to plant and care for pomegranates, how to eat them, and what to do about leaf-footed bugs and fruit that is dry or rotten. I’ve partnered with Kellogg Garden to bring you this post about how … Read more
Planning out your garden or allotment beds is a good way to get the most out of the natural benefits of planting certain types of plants close to each other. In this way, you can keep pests away, get helpful pollinators, and maybe even make your vegetables taste better when they’re ready to be picked. … Read more
Dahlias have been sleeping all winter. Now is the time to wake them up and get them ready to go into your garden. Before I plant my dahlias in the garden in the first week of June, I always start this process around the end of April. This gives them four weeks to wake up … Read more
When you visit these beautiful sunflower farms and fields near Los Angeles, you’ll see a sea of bright sunflowers. Nothing signals the summer like gorgeous yellow fields of sunflowers. As we say goodbye to the cherry blossoms and many wildflowers, we welcome new carpets of bright flowers, such as sunflowers and lavenders. The best time … Read more
Over the Garden Wall is an animated miniseries that first aired in 2014, gaining a cult following for its whimsical storytelling and endearing characters. One of the most iconic symbols in the series is the scarecrow that protects the farmlands. Let’s take a look at the significance and meaning behind this important character. A Guardian … Read more
Carrots. Carrots are one of the most popular vegetables that gardeners plan to grow, but many gardeners are disappointed when they have trouble. Carrot growing problems are completely normal, and thankfully most of them can be prevented. You can learn how to avoid or fix the most common problems that new carrot growers have in … Read more
The term “mint sprig” appears often in cocktail and culinary recipes but what exactly does it mean? A mint sprig is simply a stem of a mint plant with leaves attached. Knowing what a mint sprig is and how to use it properly can level up your mixology skills and dishes. What is a Mint … Read more
Growing tomatoes in a 5-gallon bucket is a convenient and space-efficient way to grow your own fresh tomatoes. This method works great for people who don’t have a lot of garden space, have bad soil, or just want to try growing their own vegetables. For more information on how to grow the best tomatoes, read … Read more
Have you heard that gardeners “top” their pepper plants? It sounds scary, but it’s actually a simple thing that many of us do to get more peppers and make the plant stronger. In this article, we’ll review the when, why and how when it comes to topping pepper plants. By the end, you’ll confidently be … Read more
After our seeds have germinated, we need to transplant these beautiful seedlings into bigger containers. What we did to keep our plants strong and healthy in our city garden is what I will talk about. The beauty of seeing your plants grow from seeds is priceless (see indoor seed starting). You know it is time … Read more