Growing your own tomatoes from seed doesn’t have to be intimidating. I recently switched to starting all my vegetables from seeds. It’s extremely rewarding, but you have to know when and how to plant your seeds, when to transplant, etc. It’s not hard, but there are some guidelines to follow to increase your chances of … Read more
Being one of the warm weather vegetables with a fairly long growing season, many gardeners consider starting their pepper plants indoors before the last frost. There are two methods I’ve successfully used to germinate pepper seeds indoors, which are the paper towel method and the traditional method of just sowing in potting mix or soil … Read more
If you’ve wondered if you can take cuttings from your favorite chili pepper plant and grow new plants from them, you’re in luck. Even though chili peppers are commonly grown as annuals, they are technically perennials, so they will keep growing as long as they are kept out of the cold. This means you can … Read more
Tomatillos have enjoyed a resurgence in recent years due to their ease of care and bountiful harvests. However, if it’s your first time growing them, you may wonder if they need cages like tomatoes do. Tomatoes, even bushy determinate ones, need support, so do tomatillo plants need it as well? Tomatillos naturally grow as a … Read more
Leeks are the underdog of the onion family and one which doesn’t get enough attention in the kitchen or the garden. They have a mild onion flavor and can be used in a plethora of dishes. They can even be sliced into thin strips lengthwise and fried as a crispy side dish. If you’ve cooked … Read more
Whether you live in an apartment, have limited space in your yard, or you’re just looking for something to grow during the winter months, you can easily grow chilli pepper plans under lights indoors. Not only is growing chilli pepper plants under lights possible, but for some people it’s their preferred way to grow them. … Read more