How To Stop Plant Pots Falling Over In Wind
New signs of spring appear every week at this time of year, and as I finally put another winter behind me, I’ve learned a few more lessons about how to protect my garden during the worst kinds…
Begonia Cold Tolerance – A Gardener’s Guide
When I moved into my house, the garden was already stocked with several types of begonia. Which at the time I could only identify by using an app on my phone. The following spring, some of the…
Can Pumpkins Grow Vertically? Let’s Find Out About Climbing Pumpkins!
Once Christmas is out of the way, my thoughts usually turn to the garden in general, and to the vegetable garden in particular. I love using these quieter days after the holiday to plan where everything is…
Parsley Cold Tolerance: Will My Plants Cope With Winter Temperatures
Parsley is one of my favorite herbs. We use it in our family risotto recipe, and many other dishes. My rabbits love it too and we grow a lot of it. We have some in our herb…
Is It OK To Cut Dead Leaves Off A Banana Plant?
Is it OK to cut dead leaves off a banana plant? Removing dead leaves from a banana plant encourages new growth. But considering banana plants growing outdoors can reach anywhere from 20 to 40 feet, be prepared…
Peace Lily Cold Tolerance – How Cold is too Cold?
Peace lily cold tolerance is not great, since they are tropical plants. The peace lily is a perennial known for its striking dark green foliage, offset by white blooms and for its air-purifying abilities. This tropical plant…
Do Pumpkins Need A Lot Of Water?
Do pumpkins need a lot of water, or can they tolerate a bit of drought? Pumpkins are 70-90% water, so unsurprisingly the growing vines need a lot of watering. In fact when I calculated exactly how much…
Can You Grow Pumpkins In A Pot?
If you are short on space in your veg beds, you may be tempted to grow your pumpkins in a large pot instead. Some pumpkin varieties will thrive in a pot provided you keep them evenly watered…
Pumpkin Leaves Turning Yellow
Welcome to our complete guide to what causes pumpkin leaves to turn yellow, when yellow pumpkin leaves mean a big problem for the plant, and how to treat vines with yellow foliage. Why are my pumpkin leaves…
Why Do I Have Pumpkin Plant Flowers But No Fruit?
Growing pumpkin plant flowers but no fruit is seriously disappointing. Huge green leaves and yellow flowers have such promise, yet there are no pumpkins to be seen. There are a number of reasons why this happens. The…