When to Prune Roses
Late Winter or Early Spring: The best time for pruning most roses is before they exit dormancy, which is often marked by the buds starting to swell.
Climbing Roses: These should be pruned right after their blooming...
The Benefits of Growing Upside Down Eggplants
Growing eggplants upside down is an innovative gardening approach that comes with several advantages. This method is especially beneficial for those with limited gardening space. Here’s why you should consider it:
Space Efficiency: Perfect...
How to Make and Use a Solar Dehydrator
Harnessing the sun’s energy, a solar dehydrator offers an eco-friendly approach to preserving food, maintaining nutrients without electricity. Follow this straightforward guide to create your own solar dehydrator and enjoy naturally dried...
Thuja, commonly known as arborvitae, is a popular evergreen shrub prized for its elegant appearance and ability to add a touch of greenery to any landscape. While propagating Thuja from seeds is a time-consuming process, propagating it from cuttings...
Shade loving plants are adapted to very little sunlight because of their place in the forest understory.
Since the canopies of larger trees and shrubs block as much as 95% of the sunlight that reaches the forest floor, understory plants...
Growing plants year-round, especially in cooler or fluctuating climates, can be a challenge. However, an underground greenhouse, also known as a ‘walipini’ or ‘pit greenhouse’, offers a sustainable solution. Leveraging the Earth’s natural insulation, these greenhouses maintain more consistent...
Understanding the Threat
The Colorado potato beetle is a formidable foe for any gardener growing potatoes and eggplants. These pests can decimate a crop in no time by feeding voraciously on the leaves. What makes them particularly challenging to control...
Tomatoes have long been a favorite among home gardeners due to their delectable taste and versatility in the kitchen. If you’re eager to cultivate tomatoes in your garden and desire rapid, robust growth, there are several essential ingredients you...
As much as I enjoy growing classic houseplants and sometimes buying trendy ones (such as this pickle plant ), there’s something very satisfying about getting a plant that’s not super popular.
But I’m a generous plant keeper – I love...
5 mint leaves on the window every evening can effectively address a common nuisance.
Discover the multifaceted uses of this well-known herb that extends beyond culinary applications.
The properties of mint
Mint, renowned for its unmistakable aroma, is a versatile and widely...
