Eradicate mysterious black spots ️♂️ on your Himalayan Balsam and restore plant health with proven strategies! As a balsam plant enthusiast, few things are more disheartening than seeing those telltale signs of bacterial wilt taking hold. The sudden wilting, yellowed leaves, and stunted growth signal that the destructive bacterium Ralstonia solanacearum has invaded your precious … Read more
The days are getting longer and my baobabs enjoy the sunshine on their windowsill in the living room. More daylight and the warmth bring out fresh green baobab leaves. Little tips appear at the ends of the branches. However, it can take a while until the leaves unfold fully. As the cooler weather approaches, it’s … Read more
One of my favorite things about our home is that we get to see a handful of deer almost every single day. The sight of a deer gets me every single time, and when the babies start to appear in the spring, it’s nothing short of magical. I grew up going to Yosemite every summer … Read more
Banana peppers are delicious, crunchy peppers that have countless uses in the kitchen. I especially love them for making pickles, but they can be eaten fresh, fried with other veggies, roasted, and even stuffed. Unfortunately, not all grocery stores sell fresh banana peppers. So, you’ll have to grow your own to have a steady supply. … Read more
22 February 2018, written by Ann Marie Hendry Without adequate pollination, yields of fruiting vegetables and some other crops such as sweet corn would tumble. It’s for this reason that I like to make a pollination plan to get the best yields possible from my garden. Three simple techniques can be used to boost pollination … Read more
Slow growth is a common but fixable problem with pepper plants. The most general explanation is that your pepper plant environment is not ideal for fast growth. Of course, many factors can make the environment less than ideal. Most of the common issues that cause slow or stunted growth in pepper plants have simple solutions. … Read more
What if I told you there was a plant used to treat memory and brain-related disorders for thousands of years — a plant thought to be so beneficial to the mind that it’s been a staple of traditional Ayurvedic medicine in India since seemingly forever? You’d be excited about its possible application, right? Then you’re … Read more
If you are into gardening, then the reason for you coming here is that you have a dead plant in your hand. It can happen irrespective of how much you care for the plants in your garden. Sometimes, some of the low-maintenance plants end up dead after you give them everything they need. Your heart … Read more
Aralia plants, belonging to the Araliaceae family, are renowned for their ornate foliage and architectural presence. These plants, originating from various regions across Asia and the Americas, offer a multitude of species and cultivars, each with unique characteristics. This guide delves into their origins, popular cultivars, and provides detailed care instructions to help you successfully … Read more
Knowing your climate zone will help you decide the best time to sow the vegetables, herbs and flowers you want to grow, and which varieties should perform well in your garden. Growing plants that are suited to your climate zone will usually give you the best results in your garden. You might not recognise the … Read more