Picking ears of corn, whether in one’s garden or at the supermarket, can be more challenging than picking other vegetables or fruits. It’s easy to tell if bananas are ripe because of how they look and feel in one’s hands….
We all know that sunlight is what gets all life on Earth going. That is especially true for plants because they have the near-magical ability to turn sunlight into food in the process of photosynthesis. That’s the main reason we…
When it comes to yummy cucumbers, there are usually two different types: slicing, which are usually larger cucumbers up to 12 inches in length; and pickling, which are usually up to six inches in length. If you’re new to gardening…
You have probably heard that earthworms (nightcrawlers) and red wiggler worms are soil magicians, able to enrich the soil and create extra quality compost, respectively. However, you have probably also wondered how to keep worms alive. That is especially true if…
Unless you’re dead set on buying a riding lawn mower, you’ll likely have to choose between standard push mowers vs. self-propelled mowers. While these may sound like they’re the same thing, there are some little-known yet impactful differences between the…
We’re about to review The Herbal Academy’s Advanced Course in detail and share our experience, plus the pros and cons of the course. Finding reliable and proven information on herbs can be extremely hard – especially in our society that…
Flowering trailing plants can make your heart happy! The best love stories start with flowers – and most occasions improve dramatically with flowers! We use flowering plants around our homes and gardens to add beauty and color to the space…
We’re about to review The Herbal Academy’s Introductory Course in detail and share our feedback, plus the pros and cons of the course. Because most likely, at some point, you have looked up herbal remedies for something, either for yourself…
In our collective gardening imagination, earthworms are synonymous with healthy soil – and with a good reason. Is the magic of earthworms just a myth or is there a seed of truth to it? It turns out that there is…
Ah, the mighty elderberry. Is there a plant more useful in your medicine cabinet? Not only can it not be struck by lightning, but it has been one of the most revered herbs throughout the ages – so much so…
Gardeners must consider several factors before deciding which plants they want to plant. Perhaps the most crucial of these factors is the area’s climate and if it is one in which the plant can thrive! The US Department of Agriculture…
You have probably heard that peat makes a great addition to soil. Humus, of course, is another well-known soil helper. So, peat humus must be something even better – a double-deal, the all-star substrate, right? The short and surprising answer would be – No. Peat…
No matter how many hours you plan on spending outside in your garden, you need the best and most comfortable gardening hat possible. A proper gardening hat can help keep your head and neck protected from the sun, and it…
Worms serve an amazing, useful purpose in the garden. The burrowing action and feeding habits of an earthworm make the soil rich and enable plants to grow strong and stay healthy. Worms break down compost to produce the nutrients that…
Are homegrown veggies more nutritious? Yes! It comes down to one main reason: The second a vegetable is picked, the nutrient content begins to decrease. Commercially-grown vegetables can spend several weeks in shipping while they travel thousands of miles from…