Devoted herb grower Andrea Ballanti fromYour Indoor Herbs and Gardenexplains, “pungent aromas like mint and rosemary repels ants by masking the scent trail they release to trace food (basil leaves).” 5. Disease Poor growing conditions, such as soggy soil due to overwatering, can cause root ...
This is perfectly normal, and usually welcomed, as it means more sunflowers from one plant. Some sunflowers are multi-branching, which means they produce lots of flowers all along the stem. Why are the bottom leaves of my sunflower seedlings turning yellow?
Transplant the seedlings to the garden once all frost danger is past in spring. Plant them in a well-drained garden bed that receives full sunlight. Plant the seedlings at the same depth in the garden bed that they grew in the pots. Space the plants 18 to 24 inches apart in all directi...
Our helpful chart will take you from seed-starting to the kitchen table. Herb Planting Calendar&Growing Guide Herbs are a great addition to the garden. Not only do they complement your home-grown veggies in the kitchen, they also make for excellentcompanion plantsin the garden itself. Click h...
Learn the basics Pick a site Decide what to grow Determine when to plant Seeds, starts, bulbs or tubers? Care for your gardenHave you ever thought about growing your own vegetables, but don’t know where to start? If so, you’re not alone. Starting a vegetable garden doesn’t need to...
If soaking your pot or basket in a tub of water is impractical you can also rehydrate by watering repeatedly. To do this water the plant liberally, it will probably seem like most of the water is running around the soil rather than soaking into the soil. Wait 30 minutes to an hour and...
When to Plant Parsley Parsley seeds can be started indoors or sown directly in the garden. However, the taproot of parsley plants is delicate, so take extra care if transplanting! For a head start, plant seeds in individual pots indoors 6 to 8 weeks before thelast spring frost date. ...
Cannabis plants grow very fast in a short amount of time, and need a lot of energy from the light to grow and produce buds. In the wild, a cannabis plant can grow to the size of tree in less than a year, and it uses energy from light to power that growth. Many new growers who...
Growing Sunflowers plant. How to grow sunflower varieties for seeds, to feed birds, floral and Fall decorating.
Plant, harvest and cook with this essential kitchen herb By Janet Loughrey, Garden Writer & Photographer FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: Plants, Design Ideas, Gardening Solutions & More!Amazel Basil™. Photo by Proven Winners.One of the most widely used herbs in the world, basil is renowned from ...