If you are starting a new vegetable garden, it's only natural to wonder about which pests are harmful, and which are beneficial to your new found veggie patch. Butterflies are a bug, that frequent areas with plants that flower or bloom. But are butterflies good or bad for vegetable gardens? Should you keep them away from your new veggie patch? Organic gardening specialist Logan Hailey answers this question.
Are you going to start planting some Cantaloupe this season, but aren't sure which type to plant? You may not be aware, but there are actually many different types of cantaloupes to choose from. In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey examines 21 different types of cantaloupe cultivars that you may want to add to your garden, depending on your soil type, climate, and geographic location.
Balsam pear is popularly known as bitter melon, but in the US it can be invasive. With careful management, you can grow this crazy food vine!
Growing parsnips through the cool season enables you to have consistent vegetables year-round. Our growing guide shares our top tips!
When growing a mango tree, you'll need to know how to properly care for it. The reward is delicious tropical mango fruit! Jillian Balli will share our tips and secrets to mango success!
Learn how to harvest chamomile with us! We discuss how to pick it and prep your chamomile for a long-term tea supply you'll love.
Once you know how to store squash, you'll be able to keep produce for months after harvest! Horticultural expert Sarah Jay discusses techniques you should use for storage and preservation.
Fenugreek microgreens are often overlooked, but they shouldn't be. These nutritional powerhouses are delicious! Chelsea Fuss shares the steps you need to grow them, from planting to harvesting.
Are you going to add some perennial vegetables to your garden this growing season? Most perennials can be grown relatively easily, and can be a great project for gardeners both novice and advanced. In this article, we look at 41 of our favorite perennial vegetables, and organize them by the hardiness zone that they will grow the quickest in.
For more than 4,000 years, turmeric has been cultivated as a culinary spice and used in Ayurvedic medicine. It has roots in India, but is now grown in warmer areas around the world. It also makes a fantastic garden plant with its large leaves and tropical feel. Let’s explore this useful plant in more depth.
Are you interested in growing fruit trees in your backyard? Pears are your answer. These plants are easy to care for, grow quickly, and produce the classic fruits we all know and love. Gardening expert Madison Moulton dives into the specifics of European pear tree growing, covering absolutely everything you need to know for a thriving tree in your own backyard.
Horseradish shouldn’t be relegated to that jar at the back of the fridge you never look at or open. This root vegetable, commonly used as a herb or condiment, is great in the garden – especially for beginners. Gardening expert Madison Moulton looks at all the essentials for growing horseradish – including how to contain them, and what to do with your harvest.