Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus), a warm-weather vegetable grown for its immature seed pods, comes from Africa and Asia. It is a big part of Southern food, especially gumbo, which is the signature dish of the area. You can grow okra from seed in the home garden. You need to soak okra seeds before planting them because … Read more
A simple, cheap, and quick way to keep birds away from figs is to cover them with organza mesh bags! Drawstring bags are a great way to keep birds away from figs; it’s easier to bag the figs than to put a net over the tree. That way, we don’t need a ladder to get … Read more
Planting potatoes can be an extremely rewarding experience for any gardener. The joy of digging up the tubers months later and having a bountiful harvest is hard to beat However, to get the most out of your potato crop, it is crucial to plant them at the right time In this comprehensive guide, we will … Read more
With their bold, brightly colored flower spikes, red hot poker plants (Kniphofia species) are sought after by gardeners looking to add exotic drama to their landscapes These South African natives are also called torch lilies or poker plants for their shape. If you’re considering adding these eye-catching perennials to your own yard, read on to … Read more
A week ago we found ourselves at the doctors office for one of my children. Not a big deal this time; just a check up and physical so she could run cross country. It’s cool that a 7-year-old wants to do that! When we got out of the doctor’s office after her appointment, we saw … Read more
As a tomato grower, few things are more frustrating than walking out to your garden and finding swarms of small black bugs crawling over your prized plants. While the tomato hornworm tends to get most of the attention, there are a variety of other insect pests that can infest your tomato patch. Learning to properly … Read more
Rosemary, Salvia rosmarinus, is a perennial staple in the herb garden with aromatic, pungent needle-like leaves. Most types stay green all winter and can survive in USDA zones 8 and 9, and some can even make it through the winter in zones 6 and 7. If you live in a colder area, you can keep … Read more
Snap peas are just like fan-favorite peas but with edible pods. Sugar Snap was the first snap pea. It was bred in 1952 from a shell pea mutant and a snow pea. Dont confuse snap peas for snow peas, as there are a few key differences. Snap peas have rounded pods, they aren’t thin, flat, … Read more
Growing strawberries in bags is an easy and fun way to produce a bountiful berry harvest in a small space These compact fruit plants thrive when grown vertically in breathable bags or pouches filled with lightweight potting mix Discover the many benefits of container strawberries and how to get a healthy, high-yielding crop using this … Read more
Agapanthus is a gorgeous plant, but unfortunately, it carries a hefty price tag. If you have an adult plant, it’s easy to make more by dividing it, or you can plant agapanthus seed pods. It’s not hard to grow agapanthus plants from seeds, but keep in mind that the plants probably won’t bloom for at … Read more