If you’ve wondered if you can take cuttings from your favorite chili pepper plant and grow new plants from them, you’re in luck. Even though chili peppers are commonly grown as annuals, they are technically perennials, so they will keep growing as long as they are kept out of the cold. This means you can … Read more

Tomatillos have enjoyed a resurgence in recent years due to their ease of care and bountiful harvests. However, if it’s your first time growing them, you may wonder if they need cages like tomatoes do. Tomatoes, even bushy determinate ones, need support, so do tomatillo plants need it as well? Tomatillos naturally grow as a … Read more

Leeks are the underdog of the onion family and one which doesn’t get enough attention in the kitchen or the garden. They have a mild onion flavor and can be used in a plethora of dishes. They can even be sliced into thin strips lengthwise and fried as a crispy side dish. If you’ve cooked … Read more

Whether you live in an apartment, have limited space in your yard, or you’re just looking for something to grow during the winter months, you can easily grow chilli pepper plans under lights indoors. Not only is growing chilli pepper plants under lights possible, but for some people it’s their preferred way to grow them. … Read more

4There isn’t much more satisfying than growing your own salsa garden. Being able to source most or all the ingredients for your salsa from your garden is incredibly rewarding. One of the key components of any salsa is the tomatoes, and trust me, anything you grow in your garden, even as a beginner gardener, is … Read more