Growing Dill From Grocery Store Cuttings
Dill is one of my favorite herbs. I love it with fish, and I have a frankly obsessive relationship with dill pickles. I grow some from seed every year in my garden, but I still find myself…
Homemade Plant Food Tomatoes Love
Tomatoes are notoriously greedy plants. They’ll slurp all the nutrients out of fresh compost in a matter of weeks, and need topping up with fertilizer every week after that. If you’re growing your own produce to save…
Why Your Basil Plant Is Flowering (And What To Do About It)
Basil is primarily grown for its famously fragrant leaves. And I’ll be the first to admit that for a long time, it didn’t even occur to me whether it could flower. In fact, the first time one…
What To Plant With Basil And Benefits Of Companion Planting Your Herbs
I love to have a container full of herbs placed strategically close to my kitchen door. Basil is especially important because it’s a great way to give my cooking that extra burst of flavor. And a variety…
Can Pumpkins Grow Vertically? Let’s Find Out About Climbing Pumpkins!
We love to raise a patch of pumpkins each year. They are fun to grow, and give a lot of pleasure to our grandchildren in the fall. For most of us, space for growing vegetables is limited….
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…
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…
Growing Pumpkins In A Pot – Tips And Techniques
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. Pumpkin leaves turning yellow could…