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Rachel Garcia

I grew up helping my dad with his backyard garden, but it wasn’t until I took college horticulture classes that I realized how much I love plants. I began to grow Nasturtium, strawberries, succulents, and anything green. My roommates joked that my plants would take over my bed from their spot on the windowsill!

I’m still restricted to indoor gardening, but I can’t wait to start growing outside. In the meantime, I’m learning and sharing everything I can about the Plantae world.

Hops plant growing in the garden.

Vines

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Hops

Growing hops at home is a way to ensure you've always got your favorite cones at hand to brew beer at home. Rachel Garcia explains just how to grow your own hops for the best results.

A container with growing radish microgreens, appearing to have purple and bright green leaves and stems

Microgreens

How to Grow Radish Microgreens in 5 Easy Steps

Radish microgreens are a rich source of flavor and nutrition. You can choose any seed to grow them, even the weird ones that are black, white, or look like watermelons. Rachel Garcia will take you through the steps to grow these fine greens with an in-depth guide.