While some individuals would want you to believe that there is a magic list of garden tools that each and every gardener should possess, the truth is, gardening tools come in all sizes, shapes, and features. Over the years, these tools have gone through significant evolution courtesy of changes in technology. Garden tools have grown …
Posts from: May 2017
A mulch is a basic requirement in gardening for various purposes. It doesn’t only create a neat, even layer appearance, but also reduce the loss of water from the soil. In addition to that, it helps build a barrier against weeds that start to grow and potentially destroy or harm your plants. It basically stimulates …
Curry is one of the popular spices in the world due to their flavor and aroma allowing anyone to prepare delicious dishes. Despite the easy accessibility of leaves and powder at local stores, having your own supply is much better. That leads us to the question how to grow curry leaves at your own backyard …
Otherwise known as winter squash, butternut squash is a vegetable similar to other types of squashes in terms of appearance, texture and flavor. It tastes sweet and is loaded with nutrients. This is one natural source of additional vitamin B3 (niacin), fiber, beta carotene (converts into vitamin A), iron, potassium and complex carbohydrates.
How long does watermelon last after harvested from its vine or sliced and refrigerated? This is probably a good question for first time planters of the fruit.
Broccoli is one of the favorite and very familiar vegetables eaten in the world. It is delicious and healthy as it is loaded with nutrients from B vitamins to vitamin C. vitamins E to K, folate (folic acid) to potassium, calcium to iron, among others. Amazingly, you can eat this raw or slightly steamed and …
Is this the first time you’ve heard about Jude the obscure rose? You may have seen a few but not sure of the name. Though with little familiarity, this post is focused on basic facts regarding this beautiful rose flower.
Are gourds edible? Are they not poisonous? There are people who may be wondering if all types of gourds are totally safe to eat. To answer that, we have to understand what gourds are and what the chances are of them being unsafe.
Whether stuffed or baked, spaghetti squash is not only a delicious vegetable but a nutritious one. This should be found in your vegetable garden. If you already have some, you are probably on the waiting period. That rewarding time wherein you pick the fruit of the plant!
The answer to the question why do plants need water may be obvious. Even grade school kids can provide a definitive answer. But there are underlying layers that can explain the importance of water for plants.
If you have your own lawn mower then you need to maintain the same. Lawn mowers basically trim or prune the garden grasses and these machines move through the garden surface, and collect the clutters from the garden or lawn. So after operating these lawn mowers for longer period, you may find some difficulty in …
A trusty wheelbarrow is one of the first things any respectable gardener will need once you upgrade from anything smaller than pot. Fortunately, unlike the wheelbarrows of yesteryear, we’ll have more than just old hulking steel models that are encrusted with concrete from its last job. And for the discriminating gardener, only the best wheelbarrow …