Jicama Plant: A Vine With Tasty Tubers
The jicama plant is well-known as a Mexican staple, but it's a delicious addition to anyone's food garden, too! We explore growing this vine.
How To Grow Swiss Chard Microgreens Fast And Easy
Swiss chard microgreens are slightly sweet and vegetal, and are a great addition to salads or sandwiches. We explain how to grow them!
Types of Peas: Different Pea Plant Varieties To Grow in Your Garden
Peas can be a great plant to add to your vegetable garden. But there are three different types of peas, and several different varieties of each, depending on the pea type you are considering planting. It's important to understand the differences before planting seeds for your next harvest. In this article, we examine the three different types of peas, as well as the pea varieties under each.
Star Anise Plant: Subtropical Starry Spices
The star anise plant is a lovely subtropical tree that produces beautiful star-shaped flowers and pods. We discuss growing techniques!
How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Mung Beans
The mung bean plant is not well known in the US, but it really should be. Gardening expert Kaleigh Brillon discusses growing tips for this versatile bean plant!
Elephant Garlic: Super-Sized Alliums
Growing elephant garlic gets you gargantuan cloves of mild garlicky goodness. We discuss all you need to know in this in-depth growing guide!
How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Radishes
Are you thinking of adding radishes to your garden, but aren't sure what to expect? Radishes are an excellent vegetable to grow, but it's not without some certain nuances. It's important to understand that these plants are different than many others, and require specific types of care to flourish. Organic gardening expert Logan Hailey examines everything you can expect when planting, growing, and caring for radish in your garden.
How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Spinach in Your Garden
Are you thinking of adding some spinach to your home garden? Spinach can be one of the best plants to start with in a garden, especially for beginning gardeners, or even kids. But how do you get the most out of your spinach harvest? In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey examines how you can get the most out of your harvest with this comprehensive guide on planting, growing, and caring for spinach in your home garden.
How Long Will it Take For Strawberries to Grow in My Garden?
Are you thinking of adding some strawberries to your garden, but aren't sure how long they are going to take to grow? The answer may actually surprise you, as it depends on time of year, soil, geographic location and more. In this article, we explore how long it takes for strawberries to grow, and what to do if you are running into problems.
Are Butterflies Good or Bad For Vegetable Gardening?
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.
Cantaloupe Varieties: 21 Different Types of Cantaloupe
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 or Bitter Melon: Crazy Food Vine
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!