We know mustard from the quintessential yellow condiment, but it’s a much more versatile plant. You can eat the leaves, buds, flowers, and the seeds. Planting your mustard seeds in pots can give you a near endless supply of fresh spicy greens and a nice harvest of seeds at the end. What can you do … Read more
Tomatillos are fairly resilient plants, and are not as sensitive to pests and disease compared to other vegetables. However, tomatillos that are stressed, unhealthy, or are growing in very wet conditions are more susceptible to both disease and pests. Always make sure your tomatillos are not crowded and have plenty of air flow, are well-watered, … Read more
It’s very hard to fail growing garlic, and most failures are either because they were planted at the wrong time or because the weather was just too extreme. I always recommend planting garlic because it’s very easy to grow, fairly disease resistant, and you can grow a lot in a small space. When to plant … Read more
I know, you’ve been looking at your tomato plants and wondering when you can finally pick your own tomatoes from your garden. Or maybe you’re not even there yet and you’ve just planted it and are already getting impatient. I feel the same way at the beginning of every growing season, but I’ve learned that … Read more
The very first time I tried growing beets, they came out less than 1 inch in diameter, and this was after over 3 months of growth. Looking back, I know where I made my mistakes, and I’ve also researched more about what beets need to grow into large, sweet, red tubers. It’s a bit complicated, … Read more
If your yard is small or you don’t have much available space for growing (more) lettuce, you might be thinking about whether you can plant lettuce in a partially shaded area. Lettuce not only thrives in partial shade, but during the hottest part of the year it is actually preferred to grow lettuce in a … Read more