Carrots are a rewarding crop, but achieving those perfect, uniform roots requires just a little extra care. The secret? Creating the right environment from the start, ensuring the soil is just right, and maintaining proper moisture levels. A recent gardening video by Jacques in the Garden shared a simple but effective method for growing large, …
Vegetable Gardening
Spring is right around the corner, which means it’s time to shake off winter and get your hands in the soil. If you’ve ever dreamed of growing your own vegetables but weren’t sure where to start, you’re in good company: every seasoned gardener was a beginner once. The good news? Research from experts such as …
Other than the relaxing nature of gardening, one of the main reasons people garden is to grow their own food. This can help them cut back on the amount they spend at the grocery store, especially if they love produce. Growing your own groceries can be tedious but rewarding. But when you’re just starting out, …
Did you know you can grow garlic at home using just a plastic water bottle? A recent video by ar2garden shows a simple way to do it, and the best part is, you don’t even need a garden! Whether you live in an apartment or just want fresh garlic on hand, this trick makes it …
Have you heard of the lasagna gardening method? I just recently learned about it, and I’m impressed with the results. If your garden has been plagued by weeds, using this no-dig gardening method is one of the easiest ways to control weeds in your vegetable and flower beds. Let’s be honest: weeds are probably the …
A viral TikTok video from @creative_explained shows just how easy it is to grow tomato plants using nothing but slices of a store-bought tomato. No fancy gardening tools, no seed packets — just a pot of soil and a tomato from your kitchen. It almost sounds too good to be true, but this method works …
Oyster mushrooms are a flavorful delicacy often used as a meat substitute due to their fibrous texture and ability to absorb the flavors of the dish they’re cooked in. There are several varieties, some of which can be quite expensive. Prices typically range from $5 to $15 per pound, depending on how they’re grown and …
You spend a lot of time caring for your garden, making it look the best it can. Then, along comes a cluster of weeds, threatening to ruin your hard work. Weeds are plants, too, but they’re often not welcome in our garden because they are unsightly, they can cause damage, and they grow extremely fast, …
Because all types of squash belong to the same family, the best companion plants for winter squash and the best companion plants for zucchini and summer squash are the same. Looking for the best companion plants for pumpkins? They’re squash too! The main consideration to keep in mind is that, typically, zucchini and other summer …
What’s in a name? In the case of perpetual spinach, the species available tend to have been christened over and over. It could be: The beet leaf family are all easy to cultivate and are very prolific vegetable plants. I’ll be using most of the above names in this article since they all mean the …