I have always loved flowers, and but as a beginner gardener, I had a bit of a rough patch getting started. Being new to it all, I came across African violets and it felt like I had found the perfect plant for me. African violets became popular as houseplants nearly a century ago. And the …
Plants are certainly the highlight of every garden but to add a bit of mischief and color to the space, garden gnomes are the perfect garden accessories. Garden gnomes are small figurines that depict the fictional creatures known as gnomes. These are humanoid creatures that sport bushy white beards and wear a pointy red hat. …
As an avid gardener, I love growing new plants and experimenting with different types of soils. Recently, I met a friend on a gardening community platform who told me about growing mushrooms from mushroom compost. Intrigued by the idea, and tired of bland store-bought, mushroom tins, I decided to give mushroom growing a try, and …
Do the tomatoes in your garden refuse to ripen? Have you tried every trick you knew of and prayed to God for days but have not seen any results yet? Well, growing tomatoes can be a little frustrating like that. However, it doesn’t have to be impossible. If your tomatoes refuse to ripen, keep reading …
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Are you growing vegetables in a greenhouse? Are you having trouble dealing with pest and disease control? Are pesticides used in a greenhouse? These are the common questions that greenhouse owners and managers ask at one point or the other during their process of maintaining a greenhouse. Greenhouses offer several benefits for growing plants and …
Unlike most green vegetables, tomatoes like taking up space when they grow. They are one of the most widely grown vegetables that provide a yielding harvest season. The depth of tomato roots could vary depending on its type, but most tomato plants are deep-rooted. A healthy root length is the one that can support the …
Anyone who is just getting into horticulture should know about the amazing things you can do with a greenhouse. These artificial structures have made it possible to grow plants, flowers, fruits, and vegetables throughout the year. They also allow you to grow exotic plants and flowers that wouldn’t normally survive in your climate (https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/greenhouses/greenhouse-tree-care-growing.htm). Greenhouses …
Introduction Ask any tomato grower about their biggest dilemma and they will say ‘green tomatoes’. They are not sure what to do with the ones that are still green and hard at the end of the growing season. If you are also growing tomatoes of your own and facing a similar dilemma, then this article …
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Introduction Have you tried to grow zinnia but haven’t been able to do so successfully? Zinnias are prolific annual flowers and one of my favorites. I also had a hard time initially when it started growing zinnias plants but learned the best way to do so with some research and practice. Here is how you …
Introduction The fresh taste of homegrown asparagus is amazing. There is nothing like it. The bright color, the crispiness, and the great flavor, all make homegrown asparagus many times better than what you get in the supermarket. In fact, no matter how fresh asparagus might look in the supermarket, you can never get the same …
