If different plants tend to struggle with the same pests or diseases, don’t plant them near each other. For instance, peas and cucumbers may get powdery mildew in humid conditions, and both tomatoes and potatoes can be hit by blight. Avoid planting these crops right next to each other. ...
Rosemary is an herb that also has a strong scent. This aromatic plant can mask the smell of carrots in the garden and make it harder for carrot flies to find carrot plants to lay their eggs on. Sage Sage is another one of those herbs that emits a strong odor and has also been succes...
Amaranth are often used as a pest-trapping plant as aphids are drawn to certain varieties, mainly the green ones. If you see an infestation, first spray the insects with a hard blast of the hose every day for seven days to rid them organically without pesticides. If the problem persists,...
Pseudo-grains are the edible seeds from other plant families. They are nutritionally similar to grains and can be used as alternatives to true grains: Amaranth, Quinoa, Buckwheat. Are grain free diets more natural for dogs? If you are feeding your dog a grain free dried dog food, then the...
I am trying this for the first time this summer using the square foot gardening method. In one half of the bed I have bush beans and the other half I have Rattlesnake pole beans planted. It is my first time to plant corn and I tried two different varieties. As long as it doesn’t...
If different plants tend to struggle with the same pests or diseases, don’t plant them near each other. For instance, peas and cucumbers may get powdery mildew in humid conditions, and both tomatoes and potatoes can be hit by blight. Avoid planting these crops right next to each other. ...