Any food you can think of will break down if left outside long enough. This is even true of harder organic materials like bones and shellfish shells. But just because it will eventually break down, does that mean you should compost it? Shellfish shells can be composted but will break down very slowly unless they … Read more
I have been growing habaneros on and off for around 5 years, and like most gardeners, habaneros (red habs, specifically) were my first really hot pepper to grow. I’ve noticed I’m not alone, with many growers hopping on the hot pepper train over the last 10 years, growing hotter and hotter pods in their gardens. … Read more
Aphids seem to like every vegetable in the garden, but if you’re a pepper grower, it’s especially distressing when you start noticing the little green buggers clustered all over your leaves and buds. While a few aphids isn’t something to be worried about, if left unchecked, heavy infestations can severely weaken your pepper plants and … Read more
As tomatillos become more popular in the home garden, more gardeners are learning the ins and outs of growing them. I think a lot of people think they grow just like tomatoes, just because they’re in the same nightshade family and kind of look like green tomatoes. However, tomatillos need different levels of care compared … Read more
Gardeners have been lauding about the benefits of raised garden beds for decades, and in recent years there has been a resurgence in raised beds, especially using different materials like galvanized steel or cement blocks. But for those of us in colder climates, are raised beds warmer than the ground? Many growers report that the … Read more
Traditionally, raised garden beds were all made with wood, and occasionally brick and stone. But nowadays you can find galvanized steel as a viable option for raised beds. Galvanized steel is an underrated material that has a host of benefits, but both wood and galvanized steel have their advantages and disadvantages. Wood Galvanized Steel … Read more