We all know that the cold season is the arch nemesis of our most precious plants. A number of gardeners out there symbolize the winter season as a “no garden” season. However, there are winter annual flowers that anyone, including beginners, can grow amidst the cold climate.
Vegetables
You probably have the plan to create a vegetable portion in your home garden but the tiny space is a problem. Well, there’s no worries at all as some tall vegetable plants can be considered. As the name suggests, tall vegetable plants are grown vertically rather than horizontally. This is the reason why it takes …
Vegetables are the healthiest food groups. They provide people with essential minerals, vitamins, antioxidant properties, phytochemicals, and fibers. This keeps them satisfied while feeding the healthy intestinal bacteria and supporting the digestion, immune system, and mental health. Likewise, these vegetables contain tons of beneficial micronutrients that have not yet been identified. Of all the options …
Are you planning to have a garden full of nutritious, delicious as well as beautiful and colorful vegetables, but your small space is stopping you from doing it? Worry no more, because there are small vegetable plants for limited spaces like yours that can be grown with little maintenance.
Just because carrots are easy to grow, that does not mean they bloom on their own. You need a guide during the entire planning and harvesting period. The main thing is to equip the garden with fertilizer for carrots. They come with an array of micronutrients that promotes beautiful broom, lush growth and provides healthy …
One of the main reasons to start your garden is to enjoy the best of fruits and vegetables. Some vegetables are advantageous for gardeners, as they are at their peak for a short period and therefore almost impossible to purchase them at their peak. Sweet corn is a good example. Planting sweet corn in the …
Okra is grown in warm climates, and you can harvest the okra pods right after flowering. Okra prefers hot summer weather and a lot of sunshine to make the best produce. If it is harvesting time, do not wait too long, as the fruits can become hard. If you are at least trying to get …
Okra Is More Than OK Is it possible to be in love with a vegetable? When it comes to okra, I am! However, this is a new love. I found the slimy texture slightly off-putting at first but soon found that there is nothing to beat okra when cooked well. If you have been hesitant …
Planning to plant pumpkins, but quite anxious because of your small garden space? Worry no more because small pumpkin varieties are here to save you from your struggle. Smaller pumpkins are truly game changing when it comes to gardeners who are living in the city with only a small amount of soil to plant with …
Sage Do you like to use a lot of herbs in your cooking? One of the most popular and most commonly used herbs is Sage. Most people know this herb well and use it in a variety of ways. It is also well known for its antiseptic and antimicrobial properties. In fact, its botanical name Salvia …
Black Beans Are The Best! Do you like black beans for their taste or for the health benefits they offer? They have been a staple of North American diets for almost 7000 years. Black beans have a mildly sweet flavor with a nice texture and provide several vital nutrients and minimum sugar and fat. If …
What Do You Know About Mushrooms? What do you know about mushrooms? They are unique because they are considered a part of the vegetable section under the produce section but are fungi! The fleshy outer fruiting produced by some fungal mycelium is what we call mushrooms. Some people also call them toadstools because of their …
Both flowers and ornamental vegetable plants have their own benefits. While plants that produce flowers provide extra charm, vegetables are delightful to the eyes and to the taste. These are plants that give you nutrition as they are typically packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
Are frost tolerant vegetable plants really possible to grow in a home garden? Yes, absolutely! A vegetable garden in a yard is a great place to spend some “me” time or de-stress on a hot spring and summer days. Lots of vegetable varieties can be planted under the scorching heat of the sun, which is …
Having an organic vegetable garden in your yard is one of the best ways to have nutritious and healthy foods. There is nothing more satisfying than picking up your fresh produce and serving it for your family dinner. This kind of living is natural for some, but many people in urban areas and places with …
It’s a smart decision to grow your own cruciferous vegetables as you will reap advantages. These won’t only act as a supply of foods but also provide different health benefits found in them.
Are you planning to create a very unusual, impressive and eye-catchy garden? Why don’t you try growing black vegetables? Aside from being unique, they also contain high nutrients which are advantageous to your health. Planting black vegetables for your garden is similar to growing other kinds of plants. They need basic care, such as having …
What is Aeroponics? Are you looking for alternative ways of growing plants? I have always loved gardening, but due to lack of space had to restrict my choices. One day, I met a person who was using aeroponics to grow plants. It was exciting, and I started to research more about it. I soon realized …
There are fast growing salad vegetables that can be harvested 45 to 70 days after planting. These plants grow very quick and provide you essential ingredients for cooking. Without further ado, let’s take a look of which vegetables are fast growing.
Do you love the flavor of garlic in your recipes? Would you deny if I said that garlic has a permanent place in our kitchens? Similar to its cousin onion, garlic also seems to have a place of its own in any cuisine, be it west or east. Also known as the “stinking rose,” this …