growing mediums

I recently received a question from a reader about the size container for growing parsley for continuous harvest. And as…

Come spring, most plants move outdoors. And here, you need to get organized. This holds if you start plants from…

Eggplants, or aubergines as they are also known, are one of my go-to hearty home garden vegetables. Black Beauty eggplants…

Many home gardeners get confused about when and why to use the soil amendments perlite and vermiculite. The color is…

Peat moss, also known as sphagnum moss, is a type of organic matter often used as a soil amendment in…

Yes, but your results will vary – and there are much better ways to start seeds. Today, you will learn…

If you’re new to composting, you may be wondering where to start. Composting can seem like a complicated process, but…

Composting is a great way to improve your garden while being eco-friendly! And composting is a lot less work than most…

Reading about improving soil is just sooo boring for most home gardeners. But since you made it here, congratulations, you…

Raised garden beds are great for growing herbs and vegetables in your home garden. But it is important to remember…

I highly recommend pot and container gardeners use grow bags. Actually, any gardener should look into grow bags as it…

It is inevitable. Plants do not last forever. But we do not necessarily have to throw away the entire plant….

When growing herbs from seeds, I use a 50/50 soil mix of cactus potting soil and regular potting soil. I…

I plant a lot of seeds and always have pots on the go. And as I transplant lots of seedlings,…