Tomatoes are one of the easiest crops to grow in the garden, but the secret to getting bigger and juicier yields is to feed them the right fertiliser - you can make it with one kitchen scrap ingredient.
The appeal of the shishito pepper is simple: it has great taste, and it’s small size and thin skin make it easy to work with in the kitchen. Plus it has a surprise element in that 1 in 10 of these peppers is hot! And that makes serving it at parties extra fun! We’re countryfied...
If you're growing cilantro, the main thing to ask yourself is if you're doing it right. Check out this great method to get the best results.
Learn how to fertilize a rhubarb plant and make natural fertilizer. A thin rhubarb stalk indicates that your rhubarb is low in nutrients. Feeding your plants when you plant rhubarb and in the early spring and fall for a healthy crop is vital. #fertilizer #rhubarb #homemade
Many swear by adding Epsom salts to their tomato plant but if you're using it the wrong way, it can actually hurt your plants. Find out when and how to use Epsom salt for tomatoes - and what we think is even better.
If you're tired of fighting fungus on your plants with harsh chemicals, it's time to try out some homemade fungicides. These options are foolproof.
This recipe will save your garden! I have had problems in my backyard herb garden for a couple of years with some type of insect that devoured basil and marigolds (often the least-touched plants).
To grow sweet tomatoes, you need to grow the correct varieties. There are a few other things that you can do to help with sweetness.
Growing garlic from seed can be tricky, as it's nearly impossible to get your hands on "true garlic seed." You can, however, grow garlic from top-setting bulbils, which behave like seeds (though they're not in
Do you have trouble with growing great cucumbers organically? Learn about which crops make great cucumber companion plants and which ones should be kept far away in the garden.
Hello hot gardening. Hot peppers offer wonderful variety both for culinary creation and cultivation. Jalapeño peppers are a popular choice for home cultivation because they live in the medium range of the Scoville “heat” scale for peppers, which makes them a versatile ingredient for many dishes. We share some
Tomatoes may be delicious, but you can deal with a lot of problems when growing tomatoes in the home garden. Here's what to do when things start to go wrong.
See three simple mistakes gardeners often make when growing their tomatoes that can all but kill their tomato harvest!
The appeal of the shishito pepper is simple: it has great taste, and it’s small size and thin skin make it easy to work with in the kitchen. Plus it has a surprise element in that 1 in 10 of these peppers is hot! And that makes serving it at parties extra fun! We’re countryfied...
These 5 herbs that thrive indoors will make long winters seem shorter, and boring meals much more exciting. Even if you don't have a lot of space indoors, these 5 herbs just don't need much except for sun! So before you begin this, make sure you have a south facing window that will receive 4-5 hours of sun every day, otherwise they may not be too happy! Over the years, we've experimented with different plants and herbs, and finally found that these 5 herbs were simply the ones that thrived best indoors! Like I said, plenty of sun is needed,
by Matt Gibson Did you know that you can grow tabasco peppers? Native to the Mexican state of Tabasco, the Tabasco pepper is a household name due to the famous hot sauce made in Avery Island, Louisiana. The compact, easy-to-grow pepper plant produces many clusters of tiny pepper pods nearly all year round, from late summer to early fall. The pepper pods start out yellow, green, or […]
Tomatoes still being green and unripened as summer ends can be frustrating, but Monty Don has shared there is an easy task you can do to ensure you get big juicy red tomato harvest.
Grow better tomatoes by learning which crops are the best tomato companion plants to increase your tomato harvest, reduce pests, and improve flavor.
How to make your own organic fertilizer. Homemade liquid fertilizer recipes that use kitchen scraps and other common ingredients. Grow beautiful organic produce with these recipes.
Currant (Ribes) bushes are often grown solely for their ornamental appeal, but the berries are a highly nutritious and tasty treat that should be enjoyed too.
Apple seeds are easy to grow at home with the proper preparation, and seedlings are often more vigorous than their grafted nursery counterparts. Give an apple tree seedling 3-4 years, and it'll catch up to
Learn how to grow the delicata squash plant. Tips for growing harvesting a preparing this delicious winter squash plant.
If you love onions and would like to have your own home-grown onions available year-round, you should consider Egyptian Walking Onions.
How do you organically kill -- or prevent -- the cabbage worm from destroying your cabbage, broccoli, kale, or other crops? Here are 5 methods to try.
How to grow organic broccoli for beginners. Your step-by-step guide on growing broccoli in your own backyard garden. How to plant broccoli. How to harvest broccoli.
How to grow luffas, how to plant them, how to care for them, how to harvest them, and where to buy the seeds.
Yellow squash are one of our favorite vegetables to grow and to eat. They're easy to grow and are prolific!
All natural homemade plant food is not only frugal, but can really boost your vegetable harvest. Find out how to use homemade fertilizers to grow healthier plants at home.
Nasturtiums are a herbaceous annual flowering plant best known for their peppery taste, stronger than watercress, and perfect for salads, but most have no idea about nasturtium medicinal uses. Nasturtiums are annual flowers grown both
Learn how growing vegetables indoors year round is easy and fun. Even apartments with limited space have enough room for a few pots of vegetables for some much needed organic gardening. #indoor #vegetables #growvegetables
Composting reduces trash output and provides an excellent soil amendment for gardens. The benefits are large, but not everything belongs in your compost.
From choosing the right variety, planting at the best time, to taking care of pests & diseases - learn how to grow kohlrabi with these tips.
Romaine lettuce is easily regrown from cuttings. Ever wondered how? All it takes is one bunch of lettuce and some soil. This leafy green can be added to the garden with hardly any fuss.
Get the step-by-step canning guide to make the best homemade salsa ever! With perfectly balanced flavors, this salsa is truly a winner.
Organic pesticides help keep fruit trees healthy while keeps pests away and not harming...
Collecting nasturtium seeds is easy, and even inexperienced gardeners can achieve great success saving and growing collected seeds the following season.
Growing cantaloupe everything you need to know from seeds to harvest. Seven tips to get you to sweet cantaloupes - even in containers
How to grow potatoes in garden soil, pots, or containers easily with big yields! Great tips & best ways to plant, harvest & store potatoes.
Cucumbers are fun to grow, but they're not without their share of issues. Discover common cucumber plant problems and how to solve them.
Beets are a staple in any homesteaders garden. They’re super nutritious plants that can be used for everything from sauteed greens to harvesting sugar from the roots. I happen to love the flavor of a homegrown beet, and once I figured out these tricks to growing beets, I was thrilled. Did you know beets are...
