Growing Curly Willow In A Container
Last year, inspired by photos on social media, I became possessed by the idea that I ought to grow a curly willow, and harvest the stems for vases inside my home. Unfortunately, I quickly realized there was…
Are Microgreen Seeds Different From Regular Seeds?
Germinating microgreens on the kitchen window sill is one of my favorite ways to get a fast fix of food growing satisfaction. Not only do they go from dormant seed to ready-to-harvest in a matter of days,…
Why Is My Mycelium Growing So Slow?
Growing mushrooms is fascinating, satisfying, and trendy as heck. But it also has the potential to be pretty complex and challenging. Since fungi are a completely separate biological kingdom to plants, not much of what you’ve learned…
Rooting Wisteria From Cuttings
I count myself lucky because my garden came with two pretty wisterias already growing in it. One traditional purple, and one white. The only problem was, they were growing in the wrong places. The first was basically…
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…
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…
How To Move A Japanese Maple Without Killing It
When we moved into our house, I was thrilled to count eight Japanese maples left behind by the previous owners: one in the ground, one on an awkward slope, and six in large pots. But it’s clear…
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…
Calathea Medallion Sunburn
Welcome to our complete troubleshooting guide to Calathea medallion sunburn. If your Calathea medallion plant is looking worse for wear after too much direct sunlight, we’ll help you set it back on the road to health. Calathea…