Basil is one of the most commonly grown herbs. It prefers a warm temperature, above 50 F (10 C), and doesn’t tolerate frost. For growing a basil plant, choose a sunny spot. This herb prefers full sunlight but easily tolerates partial shade as well. If you live in a warm subtropical or tropical climate (Zone 9 and above), provide afternoon shade to the plant. Growing basil in containers is super easy....

There are many less heard fruits to explore and you will truly be astonished to know how many of them you have missed. Have a look at the most Exotic Fruits From Around the World! Check out the most exotic herbs you can grow here Exotic Fruits From Around the World 1. Aboujahl Watermelon (Hindavane Aboujahl) Botanical Name: Citrullus Colocynthis USDA Zones: 3-11 A miniature watermelon similar in appearance to the cucamelon is Aboujahl....

Clusia rosea features beautiful dark olive green, leathery leaves with a somewhat elliptical shape. But that is not what it is known for–You can write on it, and that’s why it’s called an ‘Autograph Tree.’ It is also prized for absorbing Co2 at night, which makes it a great houseplant. If you too want to grow it, here’s all the information you need on Autograph Tree Care Indoors. Botanical Name: Clusia rosea...

Boysenberry plants (Rubis ursinus x Rubus idaeus) grow a large reddish to dark purple berry that springs after small white flowers are spent. They are sometimes thorny, sometimes not, and are grown in several USDA zones. Boysenberries have a rich past, and a flavor that is loved across the United States due to their popularization via Knott’s Berry Farm. Table of Contents A Rubus ursinus x Rubus idaeus plant needs some maintenance throughout its life....

Clivias really know how to put on a show – the unfolding of their vibrant buds is a dramatic herald of spring. They make no-fuss houseplants that enjoy a certain studied neglect, with a few twists. Let’s take a look at some Clivia care tips to keep your plant thriving and blooming every year. Clivia Care Summary: Clivia isn’t a bulb plant, but it’s treated like one. To bloom, Clivias need a six- to eight-week cool dormancy period with little water....

QUESTION: Do herbs need deep pots? I’d like to grow some herbs, but I don’t have a yard and I already have some smaller pots I could use. — Leanna F ANSWER: The size of the pot or container an herb plant requires will depend on the size of the plant itself. As plants mature, they’ll get larger and eventually outgrow their containers, needing to be transplanted to larger pots as time goes on....

In this article, I’ll cover all you need to know to cultivate common sage in your garden. Salvia officinalis Common, culinary, broadleaf, or golden sage, Salvia officinalis, is a Mediterranean herb in the mint family that is grown as a perennial in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 8. This shrubby perennial has aromatic, grayish-green leaves and spikes of two-lipped lavender flowers. It’s used fresh or dried by cooks and herbalists around the world, and its flavor is described as astringent, and sweet/bitter....

We don’t give artichokes enough credit. They may descend from thistles and have a funny name, but these are actually very interesting veggies! Let’s take a look at the wonderfully weird features of this plant and you’ll soon be imaging it in your own garden. Table of Contents Artichokes are actually unopened flower buds. They have pointed leaves, called bracts, that wrap around the artichoke heart and developing flower. Depending on variety, the bracts are usually blue-green and dark purple....

Are you looking for a cool weather brassica that is as versatile as spinach, but keeps longer? Look no further than growing tatsoi. Packed with nutrients and easy to cultivate, tatsoi (Brassica rapa) is an Asian green that is cooked like bok choy. Tatsoi has origins in China. It is structured like bok choy but is smaller and slightly more bitter. Table of Contents At the end of winter or in the fall, it’s a poor time to grow flowers or warm weather lovers like okra, tomatoes, and peppers....

By Erin Marissa Russell The plant disease cucurbit scab is caused by the Cladosporium cucumerinum fungus, and it affects cucumbers, melons, pumpkins, summer squash, watermelons, winter squash, and zucchini. All portions of these plants that grow above the ground can be impacted by the disease, but the most significant symptoms appear on the edible fruits. The disease is at its worst when conditions are foggy, dew is heavy, rain is light, and the weather is cool....

Read on if you’d like to surprise your child with a peach tree (aka Prunus persica) for a special occasion! Prunus persica How many 10-year-old boys ask for a tree for their birthday? Ours did — he loved the fresh peaches from our neighbor’s tree so much, he wanted to be able to harvest the fruit from our own yard. How could we not oblige? And while that boy is coming up on his 18th birthday and the now-20-foot tree towers over his relatively tall 6-foot, 2-inch frame, he still enjoys its fruit each summer....

By Julie Christensen The genus Hibiscus (Hibiscus spp.) includes more than 200 species of perennials, annuals and shrubs. When you think of hibiscus, you might think of the exotic, tropical plants that are hardy only in USDA plant hardiness zones 8 through 11, but there are many other types of hibiscus. Most of them are easy-to-grow, long-lived plants. Varieties and Types of Hibiscus Related to okra, hollyhocks and cotton, the hibiscus family includes the Confederate rose (Hibiscus mutabilis), an old-fashioned favorite in the South that grows 8 to 10 feet tall and produces large, multi-petaled blooms that change from white to pink to red....

These white flowers left an impression on me, and I knew they had to go in my family’s garden. It took some shopping (this was before smartphones and the “Everybody Gets a Website” age), but we acquired some and planted them. Beautiful, fragrant flowers, here I come! Convallaria majalis The first time I encountered lily of the valley, I smelled it before I saw it. I was hiking near a forested swamp and was caught off guard by something that smelled pleasant....

While black-eyed peas do take a relatively long time – 80 to 100 days – to produce mature, dried beans, they require very little watering, no fertilizer, and just occasional weeding. Vigna unguiculata subsp. unguiculata I have a bridge-playing friend whose favorite expression is, “I’d rather be lucky than good.” Black-eyed peas, though, they’re both. These Southern US favorites are a New Year’s Day good luck tradition. But if you grow them in your vegetable garden, they’re also good: for the soil, for areas that get hot as Hades, and for drought resistance....

Easy to grow and great in salads, the tomato is a perfect starter plant for the novice. Solanum lycopersicum According to the National Gardening Association, tomatoes are the most commonly grown backyard vegetable, and for good reason. Not only is a fresh-picked, homegrown tomato extraordinarily tasty, especially when compared to the supermarket variety, Solanum lycopersicum is easy to grow, and thrives almost anywhere. Just a few plants will provide enough fruit for your entire family....

Rabbit’s foot fern care is easier than you might think. In this complete guide, I’m going to tell you everything you need to know. I’ll give you tons of tips that will help make you successful growing rabbit’s foot fern either indoors or outside. With its delicate, gauzy leaflets and furry brown feet that give this houseplant its common name, rabbit’s foot fern is a popular choice for hanging baskets and shallow pots....

Question: What is the best fertilizer for arugula? When should I fertilize arugula in the growing cycle? -Larry S. Answer: Arugula requires the soil to be fertile and rich when seeds are sown, and your arugula plants will also need fertilization as they grow. Because arugulas are a “cut and come again” crop, they need plenty of fertilizer to help them keep producing new leaves for the next harvest. Feed arugula plants every two weeks with a balanced water soluble or granular fertilizer, such as a 10-10-10 or a 5-5-5, diluted to half strength....

Information Does your calathea plant look a bit unwell? There are actually a few common issues that can impact these popular houseplants, depending on how they are grown. In this article, gardening expert and houseplant enthusiast Madison Moulton walks through the most common calathea problems, and how to fix them! By Madison Moulton Last updated: October 18, 2022 | 9 min read The Calathea genus is one of the most common houseplants seen in indoor gardens....

But there are also many wonderful varieties with excellent cold hardiness that can survive and thrive in nippy, USDA Zone 5 winters – and even some that are reliable in Zone 4. Are you a lavender lover but you’re not sure if these heat-seeking, Mediterranean natives can handle your cooler climate? Many types of these beautiful, aromatic herbs are frost tender and can only grow as annuals in regions with cold winters, like the French (Lavandula dentata) and Spanish (L....

Check out the list of 12 Edibles You Can Grow in Water with ease! You don’t need a garden to grow these–A small windowsill, balcony, or tabletop is sufficient to have a fresh supply right at your fingertips! Here are the best houseplants you can grow in water Edibles You Can Grow in Water 1. Beet Greens Slice off the top part of the beet with a knife; take not more than one-third....