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
Planting onions from small bulbs or “sets” is not the best way to grow large onions for storage. Plants grown from sets often begin blooming in mid-summer and stubbornly refuse to stop. Once that happens, onion bulbs dont increase much in size. Onion Sets This happens because onions are biennials. The first season they grow … Read more
Here’s a simple step by step guide on how to plant strawberries in a gutter. Using a gutter will help organize your strawberry plants and minimize weeds. We put strawberries in a basket not long ago, and they’re doing great! We love strawberries and want a lot of them, so we chose to plant some … Read more
This mildly sweet and meaty squash is also called “Sweet Potato Pumpkin.” It can be used to make pie filling, cushaw butter, puddings, or it can just be roasted. Many 10-20 pound striped, crookneck fruits grow on hardy, heat-tolerant, and borer-resistant vines. This type was domesticated thousands of years ago in tropical Central America. They … Read more
Cantaloupes are one of the most delicious fruits you can grow, with their sweet, musky flavor and soft, juicy orange flesh. Traditionally grown sprawling across garden beds, cantaloupes can also thrive when grown in containers. With the right setup and care, you can enjoy fresh, vine-ripened cantaloupe straight from your patio or balcony. Follow this … Read more
Onions are one of the most popular vegetables in the home garden. They can be grown for green onions and dry bulbs. Onions are easy to grow. They perform best in well-drained, slightly acidic, fertile soils in full sun. Heavy soils can be improved by incorporating organic matter, such as compost, into the soil. Onions … Read more
Growing tomatoes in grow bags is quickly becoming a popular way to garden in small areas and lower the risk of disease. Heavy blight in my area has always made it impossible for me to grow tomatoes, but grow bags have made it possible for me to do so! We’ll talk about which grow bags … Read more
Food prices are going up, so being able to grow your own food instead of buying it from the store is helpful. Potatoes are a great thing to grow in your garden or raised bed right now because they are so easy. It doesn’t matter how big or small your garden is; anyone can grow … Read more