The lovage plant was once revered by the great civilizations of Europe, with intrepid explorers ensuring specimens were exported to their new kitchen gardens in foreign climes. So why in modern times have we fallen out of love with lovage? Table of Contents Lovage is a relatively unknown herb which is unfortunate given that all parts of the plant are edible and tasty too! The vigorous growth of just one plant will keep a kitchen supplied throughout the season....

Malabar spinach is a warm-weather vegetable that originates from Asia and is a common ingredient in many Asian cuisines. Its leaves, shoots, and berries are all edible and have different culinary applications. Malabar is a region on the southwest coast of India where the tropical climate provides the perfect growing condition for this vigorous vine. This vegetable is also known as Indian spinach, Ceylon spinach, or vine spinach. Table of Contents...

Looking for some heirloom tomatoes to grow this season? Here’s a list of all the heirloom tomatoes we could come up with. Did we miss any of your favorites? Leave a comment and tell us if so. What’s an heirloom, anyway? Heirloom seeds are open-pollinated seeds that have not be exposed to hybrid breeding. Open-pollination simply means that a plant has been pollinated in natural form: wind, self-pollination, or insects, for instance....

When it comes to deciding on the right fertilizer for your plants, choosing between organic vs inorganic fertilizer is an open debate. Each has strengths and weaknesses – but you don’t have to use only one type. In this article, we’ll explain the facts and help you make an informed decision. Inorganic fertilizers are manufactured, concentrated, and inexpensive, but often lack trace elements. Organic fertilizers are made from natural products such as worm castings, seaweed, or compost....

One of the most pervasive and annoying diseases that occurs on vegetable crops is powdery mildew. Though a powdery mildew infection isn’t uncommon in gardens, it’s important to understand the mechanisms behind this disease, and control it quickly to prevent its spread. Table of Contents With so many susceptible plants, it’s likely you’ve come into contact with powdery mildew fungus on leaf surfaces a time or two before. If you haven’t, it’s good you’re here!...

Rhubard and Swiss chard look quite identical but are poles apart! People mistake them both for the same, thanks to their somewhat similar appearance. Apart from the looks, they are quite different when it comes to taste and nutritional properties! And, if you’re going to inspect carefully, they do not look alike as well! Check out the article and read in detail about Swiss chard vs Rhubarb Difference! Check out our article on the difference between Cilantro and Pasley here!...

A beautiful lawn is something many homeowners all over America try to achieve each summer. A dense, green layer of grass makes everything else look so much better. While few of us have that perfectly green turf, there are some simple things we can do to achieve that nice layer of grass! From seeding to mowing and watering, read on for some great lawn tips! Seeding Seeding should be done in a cool time of the year....

This opens up your options to enjoy exciting new cultivars, and saves quite a bit of money in your gardening budget, to boot. Ah, the pungent smell of marigolds – their distinctive fragrance tells me that summer has most definitely arrived. And once summer is at full tilt, I love seeing their happy yellow, orange, and red flowers brightening up my garden. If you’re a fan of marigolds too, you probably purchase a flat or two every year to add to your own vegetable garden, or arrange in your flower beds or planters....

Chinese Evergreens (Aglaonema) are stunning houseplants, famed for their diverse and colorful foliage, thanks to the variety of eye-catching cultivars. Whilst generally easy to care for, one common problem is when a Chinese Evergreen gets yellow leaves. Chinese Evergreens most commonly get yellow leaves due to overwatering, low light, pests, or aging foliage. Yellowing foliage is normally a sign of plant stress unless it affects only a small number of lower leaves....

If you want to savor the rich flavor in your favorite cuisines, then follow these Ways to Preserve Herbs to ensure they stay fresh for a long time to come! To grow the most fragrant herbs, click here Tips to Follow Before Preserving Herbs Before you start to preserve your favorite herbs, do make sure to follow these important tips. If you have grown your own herbs in the garden or pots, pick the leaves in the morning....

Calathea is a popular houseplant famous for its beautiful leaves. It comes in many varieties to choose from, each one of them distinct on its own! Regardless of which you’re going to pick from these Best Calathea Types, their eye-catching foliage is sure to turn many heads in your home! Check out our article on the best croton varieties here! Best Calathea Types to Grow 1. Round-Leaf Calathea Botanical Name: Calathea orbifolia...

Love colors? Try growing flowers in different ways using these awesome DIY Flower Tower Ideas. They take less space and look simply gorgeous! DIY Flower Tower Ideas 1. Petunia Tower Create an amazingly beautiful DIY petunia tower with just a few supplies. The steps are easy to follow. Click here to see the tutorial post or download the PDF from Home Depot’s site! 2. Rustic Flower Tower For that ultimate rustic style, consider using some old metallic primitive pots to create a gorgeous flower tower....

Vegetables Looking for a heat resistant vegetable for your hot climate garden? The good news is, there's plenty of vegetables to pick from! Gardening expert and former organic farmer Sarah Hyde has 10 years experience growing crops in the heat of the Arizona high desert summers. In this article, she shares her favorite heat resistant vegetables. By Sarah Hyde Last updated: July 9, 2022 | 18 min read If you live in a warm climate and want to plant some veggies this season, it’s important to start off with the right plants....

There are Types of Mints for everything: For fragrance, grow Eau de Cologne and for cooking, plant Spearmint or Vietnamese mint. If you want to garnish your desserts with fruit-scented herbs, strawberry and apple mints are perfect. Grow peppermint for teas and horsemint for medicinal uses and if you have cats, don’t skip catmint! Check out our article on growing mint here Types of Mints 1. Spearmint Botanical Name: Mentha spicata...

LED grow lights consume less energy and produce lower heat. Not only that, they last for a long time as well. 1. Cheap High Power LED Grow Lights Build this high power DIY LED lamp to grow light at a cheap cost for your plants. The tutorial is available at Science in Hydroponics. Also Read: 14 Hydroponic Vertical Garden Ideas 2. 15W LED Grow Light Setup in a Tub Grow your plants in artificial light with the help of this DIY....

As gardeners, we’re connected to the earth in ways that other people simply aren’t. Naturally, we’re interested in other types of sustainable and Earth-friendly pursuits…I know I am! Table of Contents I’ve been reading about alternative housing ideas for a while now and decided to put together a list of the coolest alternative housing options that I could find. I hope you enjoy these concepts as much as I have. There are so many different cool variations out there to bring ecologically-minded, long-term solutions for housing....

1. Late Fall Container This one features Rudbeckia, coleus, calibrachoa and ornamental peppers for a fiery color scheme that’s perfect for the fall garden. Click here to see the video! 2. DIY Flower Pillow A flower pillow is just a fancy name for a drained teabag pre-filled with a selection of plants. See more about this at Proven Winners and must watch the video from Garden Answer to learn more!...

Have you been fascinated with canary blooms growing around in your garden and unsure what the plants are? Have a look at some of the best Weeds with Yellow Flowers that can help you learn more! Read on to find out the beneficial weeds in a garden here Weeds with Yellow Flowers 1. Bird’s Foot Trefoil This perennial legume can grow up to 3-5 feet tall, producing yellow flowers in a whorl pattern....

If you need a refresher on how to grow camellias, check out care guide. In this article, we will cover why your plants may fail to bloom and what you can do about it. Winter and early spring can be terrible for the gardener. Everything is dormant in many regions, and while the quiet, cold months can be beautiful in their own way, thank goodness for the winter bloomers like camellias....

1. Compost Citrus peels can be composted, they are an excellent source of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Adding them to compost is a great way to make it nutritious. Before putting citrus peels to compost pile be sure to break them down into small pieces to speed up the composting process. As an added bonus, citrus peels also protects compost from scavengers and some pests as many of them dislike the smell....