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    • Edible
      • Companion PlantingCompanion planting, sometimes called intercropping, can be used to deter pests and improve yields. Some plants work well together, and others just don’t. We are taking a deep dive into these “good neighbor” plants, what works well together, and what should be avoided… but more importantly, we’re explaining why these things may have positive or negative impacts on your plants!
      • Edible FlowersFlowers you can eat? Absolutely! We’ve compiled a list of some of our all-time favorite edible flowers so that you can sample a petal on a salad or turn them into tea! In many cases here, both the flowers and some other parts of the plant may be edible, but double-check each article before you snack.
      • Fruits
        • BerriesBursting with juicy goodness, berries are one of the most favored fruits. Here we discuss all elements of growing berries on bushes, trees, or individual plants. No matter whether they’re huge like watermelons or tiny like lingonberries, you’ll find them here!
        • CitrusLove citrus trees? So do we! We’re sharing tips for growing all sorts of citrus from the simple to the exotic. Lovely lemons, luscious limes, great grapefruit, tasty tangerines and mighty mandarins… and even the freaky finger limes and more!
        • Fruiting VinesVines produce all sorts of fruit from cucumbers to passion fruit. We explore this world of long, vining plants and how they can be grown to produce edible harvests in your garden!
        • MelonsWe know that most melons are technically berries, but let’s face it – if you want a juicy slice of watermelon in the heat of a scorching summer day, you’re not going to want to wade past mulberries and raspberries to figure out the right tips for growing them! Your guide to summer’s finest fruits awaits you.
        • Seed FruitSeed fruit such as apples, pomegranates, or pears are a mainstay in most people’s diets, and they are in the garden, too. Here we discuss all manner of small-seeded fruits – but not those that have pits as typical stone fruit does!
        • Stone FruitStone fruit includes most tree fruits with large pits, such as peaches, plums, avocadoes, or even cherries. You’ll find most large-pitted fruits in this category!
        • TomatoesAll things about tomatoes can be found here. Whether you’re learning to grow them or are simply looking for new options for trellising them, you will find it all in this location!
        • Tropical FruitDo you think of tropical fruit as being an exotic treat? We do too. From mangoes to bananas, you’ll find a selection of topics about tropical fruit here for you to peruse!
      • GrainsHere we highlight all of the fantastic seeds and grains you can grow for sustainable food solutions. Homegrown grain can be yours!
      • HarvestingDo you know how to harvest your garden bounty properly? If not, have no fear, we’ll help you learn the right way to harvest (and in many cases to store) your abundant fruit, vegetables, herbs, and more!
      • Herbs And Spices
        • Herbs
        • SpicesIf a peppery punch is what you seek, a gingery sharpness, or perhaps the pungent aroma of freshly-ground nutmeg, you’ll find those and more here. Spices add vibrancy not only to life, but to our gardens too! Let’s explore the weird, wild, and sometimes simply strange world of spices!
      • MicrogreensMicrogreens are a hot new trend in gardening, urban farming, and restaurants…and they’re shockingly easy to grow. Follow our tutorials here.
      • MushroomsAlthough growing mushrooms isn’t technically gardening, it’s still an amazing way to grow food at home. Learn how to do it with our in-depth tutorials!
      • Nut Trees
      • PreservingPreserving your harvest can be complex. Our tips and tricks will help you to keep the fruits of your labor fresh and tasty for a longer period of time!
      • Vegetables
        • AlliumsOnions and leeks and chives, oh my! Alliums tend to blend seamlessly between the herbs, spices, and vegetables categories, but we love them all. No matter which part of the allium family it falls into, you’ll discover them here!
        • BrassicasCruciferous veggies that are part of the Brassica family make up an awful lot of the produce we eat! Here you’ll find cabbages and kale, broccoli and cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and more!
        • Leafy GreensLettuce is lovely, and we love our spinach, too! Leafy greens are the basis of our salads, our sides, an additive to our soups, and more. Our guides will instruct you in growing your greens and reaping their nutrition-packed bounty!
        • LegumesLegumes are staples in most people’s diets for a reason: these protein-packed seeds sustain life even when the going gets rough. Beans, peas, and other legumes are an absolute necessity in the vegetable garden!
        • Root VegetablesWe love our root vegetables, whether they’re rutabagas or turnips, carrots, or radishes! Root vegetables may not be glamorous, but they’re fascinating and delicious. Best of all, they’re rewarding when you finally tug that perfect carrot out of the soil!
        • SquashPacked with pumpkins and bursting with butternuts, this section of our site is devoted to all things squash. Sweet and succulent, squash is a staple food for many, and you’ll find our helpful guides here to direct you in growing your own!
        • TomatoesAll things about tomatoes can be found here. Whether you’re learning to grow them or are simply looking for new options for trellising them, you will find it all in this location!
        • TubersDo you love potatoes as much as the average American? How about sweet potatoes? Yams? This section is filled with all the starchy goodness we can muster! You’ll find a selection of in-depth articles on all things tuber-related here.
        • Vining VegetablesAre you looking for capsicum or eggplant? Seeking cucumbers or desperately looking for luffa? Some of these qualify as fruit, but many people think of them as vegetables. Have no fear, we’ve got you and are providing a list to work from!
    • Houseplants
      • General Houseplant Care
      • Specific Houseplants
    • Ornamental Gardens
      • Bulbs
      • Cacti & Succulents
      • FlowersGrowing flowers can be a challenge for new and old gardeners alike. Check out our flower growing guides to learn how to get beautiful blooms in your garden.
      • Foliage
      • Ground Cover
      • Shrubs
      • Trees
      • Vines
      • Water Plants
  • Basics
    • Companion PlantingCompanion planting, sometimes called intercropping, can be used to deter pests and improve yields. Some plants work well together, and others just don’t. We are taking a deep dive into these “good neighbor” plants, what works well together, and what should be avoided… but more importantly, we’re explaining why these things may have positive or negative impacts on your plants!
    • HarvestingDo you know how to harvest your garden bounty properly? If not, have no fear, we’ll help you learn the right way to harvest (and in many cases to store) your abundant fruit, vegetables, herbs, and more!
    • PreservingPreserving your harvest can be complex. Our tips and tricks will help you to keep the fruits of your labor fresh and tasty for a longer period of time!
    • Projects
    • ToolsGood tools make the difference between an easy job and a hard one. Let us help you figure out what’s best for your needs!
    • Gardening Tips
    • Garden MythsThere are a lot of tips that float around on the internet that turn out to be complete wastes of time and effort. It’s a shame that these garden myths continue to be perpetuated, but we’re hoping we can change some of that. Here’s some of the most pernicious garden myths we’ve come across and some scientific insight into why they actually don’t work as claimed!
    • PropagationPropagating plants is a cheap and effective way to get even more plants to love. Discover popular plant propagation techniques here with us!
    • PruningPruning your plants properly is particularly pertinent to prolific paybacks! Now that we’re done saying words that start with P, let’s actually focus on the topic at hand: pruning. There are techniques for pruning your plants the right way, guidelines to follow for seasonal pruning, and more. We’re addressing all of these things here!
    • Gardening InspirationGardening images, quotes, videos, and more. Keep your motivation to grow high with these fun, lighthearted articles.
    • Seeds
  • Growing Methods
    • Accessible Gardens
    • AquaponicsAquaponics is the combination of aquaculture and hydroponics, a powerful way to raise both fish and vegetables at the same time sustainably. Learn how to design, build, and operate your aquaponic gardens.
    • Container Gardens
    • Greenhouses
    • Hydroponics
      • Hydro BasicsHydroponics seems complicated at first, but with our introductory and starter guides, you’ll be up and running in no time. Here you’ll find hands-on guides that introduce you to hydroponics as a whole, as well as helpful information you’ll need to know about pH, total dissolved solids, and more!
      • How-Tos
      • Systems
      • Growing Media
      • Indoor Grow Lights
      • Nutrients & Growth
      • Ventilation & Environmental Control
    • Raised Bed GardeningRaised bed gardening reduces pest and weed pressures, elevates the garden to a more comfortable working level, and is a great way to guarantee you have quality soil to grow in. Our raised bed gardening category shares our tips about raised beds and how best to put them to use for you!
    • Tropical Gardens
    • Xeriscape Gardens
  • Soil Building
    • CompostingWhether it’s hot composting, vermicomposting, bokashi, or another method, you need to be doing this essential gardening technique to boost your soil.
    • Soil ImprovementSoil improvement encompasses a whole lot more than just adding a bag of potting mix and hoping for the best! Here, we delve into the world of soil science to learn about why certain things do what they do. Techniques you can use for soil improvement are also collected here, providing you with tools you can use to improve the overall health and potential of your garden.
    • Mulch
    • FertilizerFertilizer is an important thing to a plant, as it provides all of the macro and micronutrients that the plant needs to survive and thrive. This collection of articles provides insight and understanding of some of the many different things used as organic fertilizers, from fish fertilizers to bone meal and everything in between.
    • AmendmentsThere are certain things that we add to the soil that doesn’t improve its fertility, but instead offers different benefits like moisture retention, good drainage, and so on. These amendments may not be plant food, but they definitely have a valued place in the garden!
    • Cover CropsCover crops provide a whole lot more than just something green atop your soil. Some types add nitrogen to the soil over time, while others improve the aeration or texture of your soil. Erosion is reduced and weed growth is slowed when a good cover crop is in place. Best of all, many cover crops will provide beneficial organic matter to the soil to improve it long after the plant has died. We explore these beneficial and incredible plants and how they’re used to make your soil better for future growth!
  • Plant Problems
    • Garden PestsLearn how to prevent, treat, and kill all of the common garden pests. Bugs in the garden can make short work of a crop that took a long time to grow, so knowing exactly how to deal with every type of garden pest is essential!
    • Organic Pest ControlThere are hundreds of thousands, perhaps millions, of pests out there. Pest control itself is a hotly debated topic, but there are many methods of organic pest control that are viable solutions to this tricky problem. Our in-depth guides explain your options and help you determine the best ones for your needs.
    • Plant DiseasesPlant diseases can plague your garden and dramatically reduce your harvest. Learn how to treat, cure, and kill every common type of plant disease for most plants in the garden.
    • Organic Disease ControlControlling plant diseases can be tricky, but we provide methods that can help you in your journey. While there are no guarantees that these are “cures”, they certainly can reduce the frequency that your plants develop some horrible condition, and they may provide some treatment as well.
    • Weeds
    • Beneficial InsectsComing soon: a category that talks all about the incredible benefits of beneficial insects! Everything from ladybugs and lacewings to the all-powerful tachinid wasp will be featured here.
  • Homesteading
    • HarvestingDo you know how to harvest your garden bounty properly? If not, have no fear, we’ll help you learn the right way to harvest (and in many cases to store) your abundant fruit, vegetables, herbs, and more!
    • PreservingPreserving your harvest can be complex. Our tips and tricks will help you to keep the fruits of your labor fresh and tasty for a longer period of time!
    • Garden RecipesLearn how to take your harvest and use it in the kitchen with these delicious garden recipes. There are a million ways to use your homegrown food!
    • Animal CareIt could be one or two pet chickens, or an entire farm – the choice is up to you. But animal care is part and parcel of many homestead adventures. You can go exotic with alpacas and ostriches, or traditional with chickens or cows or goats — but whichever you decide, we’ve got a little inspiration for your animal journey!
  • Product ReviewsGardening tool reviews along with gardening product reviews of some of the most popular products on the market like the Aquafarm, Tower Garden, and much more.

Plant Problems

Learn how to avoid the many plant problems you’ll run into when gardening – pests, diseases, and more. We provide treatment and prevention tips!

Black Knot Fungus: Preventing Fungal Galls

May 9, 2022 by Huan Song
Black knot fungus

The black knot fungus causes ugly, black galls to form on stone fruit trees. We discuss prevention and control methods you can use!

Categories Plant Diseases

Beneficial Nematodes: Nature’s Pest Control

January 23, 2023April 22, 2022 by Kaleigh Brillon
Beneficial Nematodes

Beneficial nematodes are microscopic roundworms that seek out and destroy many different plant pests. We explain how they work!

Categories Beneficial Insects, Organic Pest Control

Brown Rot: Fruit Fungi Frustration

April 11, 2022 by Huan Song
Brown rot

Brown rot is caused by a fungus that lives on stone and pome fruits. We discuss this fungal disease and how to control, prevent, or treat it!

Categories Plant Diseases

Tomato Black Spot ID: What’s That Spot From?

February 10, 2023April 5, 2022 by Sarah Jay
Tomato black spot on leaves caused by anthracnose

What exactly causes tomato black spot and how do you fix it? We discuss a host of spotting-related issues that could be the culprit.

Categories Plant Diseases, Tomatoes

Crown Gall: Ugly Bumps On Shrubs And Trees

March 26, 2022 by Huan Song
Crown gall

Crown gall impacts a wide variety of fruit trees and other shrubs. Our guide reveals the cause and explains prevention of this plant problem!

Categories Plant Diseases

Sulfur Fungicide: Disease And Pest Control Option

June 22, 2022March 21, 2022 by Kaleigh Brillon
Sulfur fungicide

A good sulfur fungicide can be used for everything from spider mites to treating powdery mildew. We discuss how it works in the garden!

Categories Organic Disease Control, Organic Pest Control

Mosaic Virus: A Category Of Problems

March 10, 2022 by Huan Song
Mosaic virus infected soybean leaves

There are many mosaic virus types that cause a host of problems for plants. We discuss different variations and how to prevent them.

Categories Plant Diseases

Plum Tree Diseases To Watch Out For

April 12, 2022March 5, 2022 by Sarah Jay
Plum pox virus

There are a number of plum tree diseases that you’ll need to watch vigilantly for. We discuss the most common diseases common to plums!

Categories Plant Diseases

How To Use Diatomaceous Earth At Home

June 22, 2022February 28, 2022 by Kaleigh Brillon
How to use diatomaceous earth

There are many methods that people use for pest control, but how to use diatomaceous earth varies depending on situation. We explain it all!

Categories Organic Pest Control

Sunscald: Tree, Leaf, And Fruit Sunburn

February 17, 2022 by Sarah Jay
Sunscald on pomegranate

There are two types of sunscald that can impact plants. We discuss them and how to prevent damage on your plants’ foliage, fruit, or bark.

Categories Plant Problems

Chinch Bugs: Preventing Chinch Bug Damage

February 16, 2022 by Huan Song
Chinch bugs

Chinch bugs are small insects that can cause lawn die-off. Signs of chinch bug damage should be a call to action. Learn about them here!

Categories Garden Pests

Cucumber Mosaic Virus: A Tricky Viral Disease

February 8, 2022 by Sarah Jay
Cucumber mosaic virus

The cucumber mosaic virus is one of a wider category of plant viruses, but it’s very common. We’re sharing our top prevention methods!

Categories Plant Diseases
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    • Edible
      • Companion Planting
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      • Fruits
        • Berries
        • Citrus
        • Fruiting Vines
        • Melons
        • Seed Fruit
        • Stone Fruit
        • Tomatoes
        • Tropical Fruit
      • Grains
      • Harvesting
      • Herbs And Spices
        • Herbs
        • Spices
      • Microgreens
      • Mushrooms
      • Nut Trees
      • Preserving
      • Vegetables
        • Alliums
        • Brassicas
        • Leafy Greens
        • Legumes
        • Root Vegetables
        • Squash
        • Tomatoes
        • Tubers
        • Vining Vegetables
    • Houseplants
      • General Houseplant Care
      • Specific Houseplants
    • Ornamental Gardens
      • Bulbs
      • Cacti & Succulents
      • Flowers
      • Foliage
      • Ground Cover
      • Shrubs
      • Trees
      • Vines
      • Water Plants
  • Basics
    • Companion Planting
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    • Preserving
    • Projects
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    • Gardening Tips
    • Garden Myths
    • Propagation
    • Pruning
    • Gardening Inspiration
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    • Aquaponics
    • Container Gardens
    • Greenhouses
    • Hydroponics
      • Hydro Basics
      • How-Tos
      • Systems
      • Growing Media
      • Indoor Grow Lights
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      • Ventilation & Environmental Control
    • Raised Bed Gardening
    • Tropical Gardens
    • Xeriscape Gardens
  • Soil Building
    • Composting
    • Soil Improvement
    • Mulch
    • Fertilizer
    • Amendments
    • Cover Crops
  • Plant Problems
    • Garden Pests
    • Organic Pest Control
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