Green onions are a lovely addition to the garden. Delicious in soups, salads, and stir-fries, having them on hand is always a treat. Dill, which also happens to make a lovely addition to most meals that call for green onions,…
Have you heard that putting table salt into your garden soil or adding it to the water you use for your tomato plants can help to give them better flavor? Interestingly, there are studies that show that doing this can…
While some may find their summers charming and restful, many remain ill at ease due to the silent war being waged in their yard by destructive crickets, grasshoppers, and other tiny chewers. That goes double if they have a vegetable…
The worst thing to experience as the proud owner of a garden is a space full of weeds. As a gardener, you make sure you do everything in your power to prevent these life-draining pest plants from taking root. That…
Venturing into the world of gardening brings you face-to-face with some incredible plants, but none quite like the fava bean. Known scientifically as Vicia faba, and colloquially as broad beans or faba beans, these members of the Fabaceae family are…
Known for its beautiful color, pleasant smell, and natural ability to repel insects, lavender is a favorite among gardeners. The bushy perennial with tall stems and gorgeous purple blooms is relatively low-maintenance and thrives in Mediterranean climates. If you live…
Spider mites can appear quickly on indoor and outdoor plants. These tiny members of the class Arachnida are not actually spiders, but they do share the ability to produce webbing. Spider mites are so tiny and difficult to identify in small…
Finding out that animals have made your yard their home can be unsettling since the animals that often choose to do so are less than desirable. Squirrels, rabbits, mice, and rats can chomp on your garden plants and make a mess…
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