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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.

Vegetables

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Eggplant

Growing eggplant is a way to increase your garden's beauty while producing a healthy vegetable. They are used in hot dishes, dips, and salads, making them very versatile in the kitchen. Rachel Garcia's growing guide can help you grow them at home in the garden or in pots.

A field with growing corn having bright yellow crops that appear vivid under the sunlight, with other stalks with bright yellow crops in the background

Vegetables

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Corn

Growing corn doesn't necessarily require huge spaces, just the right conditions. Our growing guide shares how to grow corn. Rachel Garcia will go through all the steps to get your own tasty homegrown corn.