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Fruit Are you going to start planting some Cantaloupe this season, but aren't sure which type to plant? You may not be aware, but there are actually many different types of cantaloupes to choose from. In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey examines 21 different types of cantaloupe cultivars that you may want to add to your garden, depending on your soil type, climate, and geographic location. By Logan Hailey Last updated: February 18, 2022 | 15 min read Honestly, the majority of Americans have never truly had a cantaloupe....

The endive plant can be a little confusing. Several plants are referred to as ‘endive’ and some endive plants are mistaken for vegetables such as lettuce and other leafy greens, which have a milder flavor. Hopefully, this article will help explain the differences between the different types of endive and will give you some tips on how to grow the lettuce-type leaves you may recognize from supermarket salad bags. Table of Contents...

Beans, which belong to the legume family, are some of the most popular vegetables grown in the home garden. In fact, beans are right behind tomatoes in popularity. There are many varieties, so you can probably find one to suit your taste. Green beans (also called snap beans), the kind most often found in home gardens, have many essential vitamins and minerals including calcium, potassium, vitamin A, folate, vitamin K and, of course, fiber....

One of the most popular and useful kitchen herbs to grow in the home garden is dill. Both the plant and its seeds are useful for a variety of kitchen uses and recipes. Growing the herb is easy as well! Best Soil to Grow Dill As with any successful planting, start with good soil. Most small kitchen herb plants do best in potting soil or in soil formulated for flowers. This goes especially for plants you plan to cultivate in pots, planters, or indoors....

Nashi pear, which is also called as Asian pear is native to East Asia and also grown across Australia, Europe and America. USDA Zones: 5 to 9 Difficulty: Easy to Moderate Soil pH: 5.8 – 7 Other Names— Asian pear, Chinese pear, Korean pear, Japanese pear, Japanese Apple Pear, Taiwanese pear, apple pear, nashpati and sand pear. Propagation Nashi tree can be propagated from seeds, cutting and grafting. It’s best to buy a potted plant from nursery to get the fruits faster and stronger tree....

When it comes to heirloom tomatoes, some gardeners find it tough to pick a favorite. There are many different attributes to consider; it’s not just about the flavor. I’m attracted to a certain texture (mealiness is a huge turn-off!), a certain size, and a certain level of acidity, and because there are thousands of different heirloom tomato varieties available, narrowing my selections down didn’t come easy. But, I did it! And so I present:...

Calatheas are stunning tropical plants with brilliantly patterned leaves. Calathea warscewiczii is one of the most remarkable varieties, sporting exotic velvety foliage with two-toned green tops and burgundy-colored undersides. Pronunciation of its name isn’t the only difficult thing about the Warscewiczii – they are Calatheas, after all – but I’ll show you how to keep them happy and looking their amazing best. Summary of Calathea Warscewiczii Care: Warscewiczii likes consistently moist, well-draining soil, and bright-to-medium indirect light....

The sun sugar tomato (Lycopersicon lycopersicum ‘Sun Sugar’) has a sweet flavor unlike any other in the tomato world. It’s an undeniably captivating fruit and by far the best of the cherry tomato family. Another remarkable fact about these yellow cherry tomatoes is that they can thrive in various conditions and places. These fruits: Are not winter hearty, blooming from early summer to the first frost.Flourish in partial to full sun....

What is quinoa? Quinoa is indigenous to the Andes Mountain region in South America and has been cultivated for thousands of years. It grows best in regions where summer temperatures don’t exceed 90 F (32 C), but plant breeders have been working on varieties that grow well in both warmer and coastal climates. The plants of most varieties of quinoa grow four to six feet tall, producing seeds in shades of light tan, red, or black....

Flowers Are you thinking of collecting your own zinnia seeds so you can propagate them yourself next growing season? While this is possible to do, it takes a bit of skill. In this article, gardening expert and farm owner Taylor Sievers walks through all the steps you'll need to follow to collect and save seeds from your zinnia flowers. By Taylor Sievers Last updated: April 15, 2022 | 7 min read Who doesn’t love a colorful patch of zinnias alongside a vegetable garden?...

Ready to find out more? Here’s what’s ahead in this article: Nothing says summer like a large harvest of homegrown zucchini. And as much as you enjoy the freshly-plucked fruit, there are several garden pests who feel the same way about nibbling on your zucchini plants. From the tiny aphid to the colorful cucumber beetle, there are a lot of creepy crawlies around that can’t wait to get their teeth into your veggies....

Jade plants are easy to care for, and they make great houseplants. In this post, I’ll show you all you need to know about growing jade plants. Including tips for water, fertilizer, pruning, flowering, soil, sunlight, and much more! Jade plants are a staple in my indoor plant collection, and are super easy to care for! I get tons of questions from readers asking for details about how to grow a jade plant, so that’s why I wrote this post!...

Humanity relies on trees for oxygen, shade, and food. They play incredibly important roles in our lives. They’re often large and sturdy, which may give off a feeling of safety, which is why they often symbolize peace and protection. It takes several years for trees to reach this sturdy state, and they rely on us to be cared for until they reach that point. Young trees require consistent watering, pruning, and a good layer of mulch around trees....

by Jennifer Poindexter Do you have a favorite gardening method? Mine is container gardening. I love the simplicity of it, but I also love how it can work for virtually anyone. Whether you have a large area to grow things, or even if you don’t, container gardening can possibly work for you. If you’re interested in learning a few secrets to help you container garden successfully, you’re in the right place....

Pink Princess Philodendrons are not only gorgeous and unique, they’re easy to care for too. In this post, I’ll tell you all you need to know so you can grow and enjoy this rare plant for many years to come. The unique colorful foliage of the Pink Princess Philodendron makes it a stunning addition to any houseplant collection. Their low-maintenance nature actually makes them a great plant for beginners to enjoy as well....

Have you ever considered creating a rain garden? Or for that matter, wondered what one is? Unlike a water garden, a rain garden captures, directs, and filters stormwater runoff as it flows through your yard. This protects the valuable topsoil from erosion, but also offers great environmental benefits for local waterways by filtering out debris and pollutants. Ultimately, it’s all about capturing and directing the water where you want it to flow, for the most benefit, and the least damage....

Do you enjoy growing edible perennials? Maybe you love garlic chives for their flavor and pollinator-attracting prowess. Or maybe you’d like to add a splash of color to one of your herb gardens. If this description suits you, look no further than society garlic! Table of Contents A society garlic (Tulbaghia violacea) plant is a great addition to gardens managed by those with different plant tastes. Wildcrafters love using the leaves and flowers in salads and just as they would use wild garlic....

That’s probably because sweet woodruff (Galium odoratum) thrives in part shade to full shade. This perennial herb (the herb section is where you are likely to find it at the garden center), is much more suited for a woodland or shade garden. Hardy down to about USDA zone 4 or 5 (and evergreen in the southern states), the foliage is shaped like green starbursts. The leaves are also described as “whorled....

If you’ve grown tomatoes, you know about the dreaded tomato black spot. But did you know that tomato black spot isn’t relegated to one particular cause? Sometimes it’s a disease, and sometimes it’s not a disease. Sometimes the cause of infected fruit is from infected plant debris, other times it’s pests or weather conditions. Table of Contents It can be disheartening to see black spots on your tomato plants and tomato fruit....

Trench composting is a method of making compost that is just as simple as you might imagine. All you do is dig a hole and bury your compost materials anywhere in the yard or garden where you’re not currently growing something. Then you forget all about it while the organic materials gradually decompose over a period of 6 months to a year. This method works particularly well for people who want their organic matter out of sight while it is decomposing....