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Growing Conditions for Cherry Tomatoes Cherry tomatoes, like most other tomato varieties, require direct sunlight (outdoors or in a window) and warm temperatures (70F or higher is best). They also require nutrient-rich soil, plenty of water, and some care. If you can meet the heat and light requirements, have access to good potting soil, and remember to water them often, you can easily grow cherry tomatoes. How to Plant Cherry Tomatoes When planting outdoors, cherry tomatoes should be planted in small groups (3-4 seeds per hole) at about three feet apart....

Fertilizer can make a huge difference to the growth and health of your plants. But apart from following the instructions on the label and awaiting results, how does fertilizer work? This article will explain how fertilizers help plants to grow, what each of the individual components do, and how to use them safely and effectively. How does fertilizer work? Fertilizer is a supplement containing nutrients that are essential for basic metabolic processes within plants....

This article will take a closer look at the nutritional composition and potential health benefits of eating raw kale, plus a comparison to its cooked counterpart and some additional items to keep in mind. Often referred to as a superfood, kale is a popular leafy green that’s packed full of essential nutrients. Despite often being grouped in with and compared to spinach, it is actually part of the cabbage family. It’s also considered a Brassica or cruciferous vegetable, along with broccoli, cauliflower, and brussels sprouts....

Firebush plants thrive as perennials in USDA Hardiness Zones 9 to 12. Gardeners in more northern climates can grow them in containers to bring inside for the cold months, or plant these fast growing shrubs as annuals. Hamelia patens For a drought-tolerant, woody shrub with blooms the color of fire, you can’t go wrong with Hamelia patens. This plant goes by other aliases such as firebush, hummingbird bush, and scarlet bush… but whatever you choose to call it, H....

There are dozens of cabbage varieties to choose from, and both chefs and home cooks probably all have their own particular favourites that they use in various hot and cold dishes. The green heads, like Savoy cabbage, as well as the purple-leaved varieties of red cabbage at the grocery store and farmers’ markets are members of the Brassica oleracea family. Cole crops is another broad term that envelops the cultivated varieties of the Brassica family, which also include Brussels sprouts, kale, kohlrabi, collard greens, broccoli, and cauliflower....

by Matt Gibson Radishes are among the easiest vegetable plants to grow in the garden. This cool season crop is hardy, prolific, and quick to mature and become ready to harvest multiple times per growing season. You can plant radishes in both the spring and fall, which will help keep your cupboards stocked with the rich peppery flavor and crispy texture of your favorite radish varieties. Suspend your radish growing in the summer, as extremely hot temperatures cause radishes to bolt, making them useless to a vegetable gardener....

Instead of true leaves, this plant has flattened segments called phylloclades, or cladodes, that are fleshy and, unlike many cacti, have no thorns. On Christmas varieties, the margins are rounded. Thanksgiving types have serrated edges. Tropical Christmas cactus is an easy-care houseplant with blossoms in shades of pink, red, white, and yellow that open during the fall to winter holiday season. The name is a catch-all term that includes a number of Schlumbergera species and hybrids, including S....

I have an area in my backyard that hardly gets any water. It’s up against the house where it’s protected from most rainfall, and gets full sun all day long. Plus, since it’s in a corner by the house, it gets very hot – so it’s a really tough spot for most garden plants to grow. The inspiration for my DIY zen garden (the solution to my hot, dry, sunny corner) came on a trip to California....

Native wildflower P. reptans has lavender-blue blossoms. It’s endemic to the eastern United States, but numbers are dwindling. Polemonium spp. Jacob’s ladder, Polemonium spp., is a hardy ornamental perennial for USDA Hardiness Zones 3-8 that blooms in late spring to early summer in shady locations. It’s not one flower, but an entire genus in the Polemoniaceae or phlox family that contains 25 species with origins in eastern North America, Europe, and northern Asia....

Soaking seeds in vinegar helps the germination process happen quicker than usual as it allows the outer layer to break down easily, which aids in seed sprouting. Have a look at How Vinegar Improves Seed Germination! Have a look at some amazing vinegar hacks for indoor plants here Reason’s Why Some Seeds Don’t Germinate When it comes to seed propagation, you must consider many factors. Water and soil are two, but the temperature, nutrition, seed quality, and other facets are critical....

Though many people are just fine eating as much eggplant as they can, there are some folks that should watch the amount of eggplant they intake. Nasunin is a phytochemical that binds to iron and removes it from cells in a process called iron chelation. This process, while useful to those who have too much iron in their systems, is dangerous for people with low iron levels. People with iron deficiencies should not consume large amounts of foods that contain nasunin, including eggplant....

You’d be most likely to find them in your grandma’s garden, and unless she was a talented or dedicated gardener, the shrubs were usually covered in aphids and powdery mildew. Rosa ‘Knock Out’ While David Austin may have set the standard for modern rose growers, Knock Out roses totally changed the landscape. Those of you who remember gardens in the ‘80s know that roses had fallen out of favor. People saw them (justifiably, sometimes) as fussy, difficult, and ridiculously tender....

by Matt Gibson About Southern Blight Tomatoes plants do really well in warm temperatures, and with a helping hand of regular irrigation and fertilization, they are prepared to produce an excellent harvest of big, juicy fruit. When warm rains follow hot, dry spells, a villainous fungus called sclerotium rolfsii, or southern blight, emerges from its hiding spot in the soil to attack your crop unmercilessly. Southern blight is not a slow moving disease....

Peony season, which can be anywhere from April to June, depending on where you live, can be fleeting. Those blooms that bring such colour and personality to the spring garden sure don’t like to hang around for long. But when shopping for peonies at the garden center, you can find early-, mid-, and late-season bloom times. Check the plant tag for details. I have a few peonies and luckily they don’t all open at once....

If you have always wanted to know about the names of Zucchini in Different Languages, then this informative list has all the details! Here are the best zucchini Companion Plants Growing Zucchini in Pots If you desire to grow zucchini in compact spaces, plant this vegetable in pots on your balcony, rooftop, or patio. We have a great article on it here. Learn How to Grow Zucchini Vertically to Save Space and Unlimited Harvest Origin of Zucchini Botanically, zucchini is a fruit but is popular as a vegetable in savory cuisines....

by Jennifer Poindexter Do you have a favorite vegetable to grow in your garden? Green beans are my all-time favorite. I love how easy they are to grow, I love harvesting them, and I love the way fresh green beans taste. If you’ve ever tried growing green beans and didn’t find much success, that’s okay. There are a few common mistakes many gardeners make when growing this crop. I’m going to walk you through each of the mistakes and how you can avoid them when growing green beans in your garden....

Botanically, a berry and culinarily a vegetable, there are many Types of Eggplants you can use in your recipes! Want to know about the best ones? Keep reading! Common Names: Aubergine, Brinjal, Berenjena, Eggplant, Patlican, and Melanzana. Here’s everything you need to know about how to grow Eggplants Best Types of Eggplants 1. Little Green Eggplant This one is round, plump, and pale-green in color. After cooking, the texture turns extra creamy and lends a very mild flavor....

1. DIY Copper Plant Stand Ordinary and cheap plant stands transformed by the makeover, using ropes and metallic paint. Visit Sarah Sherman Samuel to find out! 2. DIY Coastal Rope Garden Border Easy and nifty, this coastal rope garden border is perfect for the gardeners looking for the backyard makeover. Visit H2O Bungalow to learn more! 3. Rope Tire Ottoman Create an expensive looking ottoman out of an old tire to use outdoors and sit back in style....

Plants Looking to learn more about the beautiful plants that are native to the Florida everglades areas? There are many plants that are native to the area. In this article, we examine 21 different plants that grow naturally in this state. You'll learn about what kind of climate each plant functions best in, so you can decide if you'd like to test your hand at growing one in your state. By Jason White Last updated: September 29, 2022 | 10 min read The Florida Everglades make up 1....

Popular by the name Hens and Chicks, sempervivums are colorful evergreen succulents that grow well in garden beds and pots. If you are a person who doesn’t look after plants that much, then these Best Types of Sempervivum Varieties would be perfect for you. Check out our article on the Best Blue Succulents here! Best Types of Sempervivums 1. Sempervivum ‘Fashion Diva’ ‘Fashion Diva’ showcases bright red rosettes with auburn green to yellow highlights in some seasons....