Growing tomato plants in pots is a great way to start growing your own vegetables or make good use of your space on a deck, patio, or even a balcony. But tomato plants can be a bit daunting to grow for a lot of new gardeners and some experienced ones as well. They do take … Read more
A few years ago I was getting new shingles on my roof, and thought my container pepper plants would be safe since they were far from the wall. Well, one of the shingles glided like an eagle down and sliced one of my young cayenne pepper plants in half. It somehow survived, and another two … Read more
Arugula (also known as rocket or roquette) holds a special place in the pantheon of leafy greens, offering a unique flavor that no other can provide. And growing them in your garden, in the ground, container, or even on your windowsill is easy as can be. But do you have to keep replanting them every … Read more