How to succeed with garlic planted in spring (with photos)
Did you miss out on planting your garlic in the fall? Maybe you were surprised by early cold weather or…
When To Harvest Kale To Keep Plant Growing
If you do not like kale, you follow the wrong recipes. It is that simple. Raw, mature kale leaves may…
Cucumber leaves turning yellow? How to troubleshoot & fix!
Don’t you hate it when your cucumber leaves start turning yellow? First, only minor discolorations, but then whole leaves turn…
How I Grow Carrots in Containers (from Seed to Harvest)
Growing carrots in containers is an easy and space-saving way to enjoy fresh, homegrown produce. Use a container with drainage…
How To Grow Cucumbers From Seeds (seed starting to harvest)
Growing cucumbers from seed is more straightforward than most beginner gardeners think. Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last…
Best Inexpensive & Free Containers for Container Gardening
Container gardening is a great way to maximize the yield from available space, especially when space is limited. But buying…
How to grow lettuce in soil bags & harvest all season (guide)
Lettuce is a staple for most households. And learning how to grow lettuce in soil bags can be a game…
Jumping flies on leaves (Leafhoppers and what to do)
Leafhoppers are funny pests. But even if I call them funny, trust me, they will kill your plant unless you…
Prepare moving plants outdoors – “Mise en place” for home gardeners
Come spring, most plants move outdoors. And here, you need to get organized. This holds if you start plants from…
Coming to grips with aphids on seedlings and plants (tips)
I have come to accept that aphids are a part of my gardening experience. I can do everything right; still,…
Turn 1 tomato plant into 2 high-yielding tomato plants (how to guide)
Do you want more compact and higher-yielding tomato plants this season? Of course you do. This method is not a…
How I Grow Black Beauty Eggplants from Seed (Beginners Guide)
Eggplants, or aubergines as they are also known, are one of my go-to hearty home garden vegetables. Black Beauty eggplants…
How to transplant eggplant (aubergine) seedlings
The general rule will tell you to wait for at least two pairs of true leaves and that you can…
Click and Grow Smart Garden 9 – Unpacking, Setup, and Installation
The Click and Grow Smart Garden systems promise an easy-to-use and hands-off growing environment for indoor gardening. In this first…
Guide to building a raised garden bed (DIY for less)
I have built many raised garden beds over the years, and the method I use is easy-to-follow, economical, and creates…
Can garlic protect herbs and vegetables from pests and diseases?
This is a follow-up post on the article I wrote on garlic as a companion plant a while back. And…
Guide to starting seeds indoors – seed starting made simple
I am a member of many gardening groups, and around this time of year, many beginner gardeners stress about starting…
How to grow larger garlic bulbs – every time
Everyone should grow garlic. It is easy and low maintenance, and when you get it right, you are rewarded with…
Is growing vegetables in containers as easy as they say?
Container gardening is an easy way to get started with home gardening. Instead of planting in the ground, you use…
Starting a vegetable garden? 15 tips I wish someone had told me
It is easy to get overwhelmed when starting a vegetable garden. You plan and read, and before you know it,…
How to grow kale – from seed to harvest (for beginners)
Kale is a nutritious, flavorful, leafy green that is easy to grow in a home garden. With some planning and…
Winter sowing: How to start seeds outdoors in winter
There is always time for winter sowing. Despite what you think, it is rarely too late in the year. But…
Fast-growing, high-yielding vegetables for beginners
If you are looking to start your first vegetable garden, you want fast-growing vegetables that yield an abundant harvest with…
Arugula – the ideal cool weather leafy vegetable
Arugula or rocket lettuce is an ideal leafy vegetable for the colder times of the year. Before we even dream…
How to grow fennel at home – best way for early harvest
Fennel can be started from seed indoors in pots or planted directly outdoors when there is no longer any risk…
How to start growing vegetables at home (10 steps)
There is a lot of information on how to start growing your vegetables at home. But most listings and articles…
How I grow Swiss chard in containers & raised beds
We grow Swiss chard more or less year-round as it gives a great harvest with little fuss and is easy…
Grow lettuce in grow bags (or other leafy greens)
Here in this article I will give you 3 great reasons why you too should grow lettuce in grow bags….
9 tips for growing peppers outdoors (for the pepper novice)
One of many great things about growing peppers – and I guess gardening in general – is that anyone can…
How to germinate seeds (or 12 reasons seeds do not germinate)
Spending time understanding how to germinate seeds is an investment that will pay off many times over. As with most…
Can you grow peppers indoors? 11 tips to help you succeed
Yes, you can grow peppers indoors, and if you ask me, you should. Peppers are lovely plants to grow and…
How to grow ghost peppers from seed (Bhut Jolokia)
Welcome to Nordic Lavender and our tutorial on how to grow Bhut Jolokia ghost peppers from seed. We will be…
When to pot up or transplant peppers (and how)?
Generally speaking you can pot up or transplant peppers to a bigger pot when they are showing four true leaves. …
Guide to growing cayenne peppers from seeds (with video)
Growing cayenne peppers or “long slim chillies” has quickly become a habit for us. And with a respectable 40000 on…
Transplanting tomatoes: How to transplant tomato seedlings
Successfully transplanting tomato seedlings is vital for your tomatoes to develop a strong and healthy root system. And here, in…
Growing habanero orange peppers from seeds
Habanero Orange is also known as Capsicum Chinense “Habanero Orange” and is generally regarded as one of the hottest and…
Growing Jamaican Bell pepper chillies from seeds
Jamaican Bell peppers (“Capsicum baccatum”), also known as Bishop’s Crown, are a great alternative when you are looking for a…
Growing Padron peppers from seeds – the perfect tapas chilli pepper
We grow Padron peppers (Capsicum annuum ‘Padron’) for tapas and barbecues as they taste great and come with a surprise. …
Growing cherry tomatoes in pots (from seeds)
Our easy-to-follow guide to growing cherry tomatoes will help you focus your time and attention on the areas that matter….
Grow Striped Stuffer beefsteak tomatoes from seeds
We grow Striped Stuffer beefsteak tomatoes every year! This versatile fruit tastes great and gives a plentiful harvest throughout the…
How to grow arugula (for continual harvest)
We grow arugula year-round in our garden. And this flavorful leafy salad green has become one of our favorites. Homegrown…
7 leafy greens to plant in January
January is the ideal time to start to plan and plant your herb and vegetable garden. Plant early, and you…
Best garlic companion plants
Garlic is one of the most versatile vegetables in your home vegetable garden. It can be eaten raw, roasted, marinated…
Planting green beans – from seed to harvest (the essential guide)
Green beans are easy to grow and give a generous harvest even if you have little space. Green beans (phaseolus…
How to grow garlic in containers (and 3 mistakes to avoid)
Growing garlic in pots and containers takes patience and preparation. But it is not difficult and it does offer wonderful…
Sour Cherry Tree or Bush – a superfood for your garden
A sour cherry tree or bush (Prunus Cerasus) is a fantastic way to add color, variety, and edible fruits to…
Growing chilli peppers from store-bought peppers (comparison)
In this article, you will learn all about growing chillies from seed, using both store-bought chilli peppers as well as…
Can you grow spinach indoors?
It is well known that spinach is a superfood. Low calorie, high in fiber, and packed with vitamins and minerals…
Growing sweet potatoes: A Step-By-Step guide
It’s easy to understand why more and more of us are wanting to grow sweet potatoes in our own kitchen…
How to grow tomatoes in pots and containers
Tomatoes and lettuce have to be the holy grail of all gardeners. Here today we will focus on how to…