It is possible to grow peppers as a houseplant. In fact, many floral departments sell ornamental peppers to be grown as indoor ornamentals. If you want indoor pepper plants for the purpose of eating, there are a few things to keep in mind to ensure that growing peppers indoors is a success. Growing peppers indoors […]
Tree tomato tamarillo (Cyphomandra betacea) is a lesser known plant in many regions but makes a very nice addition to the landscape. The South American native is a small-growing shrub or semi-woody tree reaching heights between 10-18 feet (3-5.5 m.). Tamarillo trees bloom in early spring, producing fragrant pink flowers. These blooms will eventually give […]
It is not too late to sow or plant out vegetable seedlings in September. Fall or winter growing is dependent on the weather and unless you are growing in a polytunnel all growth will stop around mid November no matter what. True overwintering plants like garlic, spring cabbage and overwintering onions will put some growth […]
Tomatillo plants – Physalis philadelphica are native to Mexico. They are quite common in the western hemisphere of the United States, and will most certainly be found growing in Texas and New Mexico. Growing tomatillo plants When you plant your tomatillos, make sure the area you choose in your garden gets full sunshine and is […]
One might think that living off-grid means you live in a secluded place, far from civilization and technology. In fact, it is living an independent life and moving away from the common public utilities. Living off the grid does not mean that you are off the grid, all the time. Rather, it is which grids you […]
There is usually no distinguishing ingredient between potting mix and potting soil and they tend to be used interchangeably. Some products called “potting soil” are actually soil rather than a traditional potting mix, in which case, they are not a good medium for your potted plants. Choose a product labeled as potting mix over one labeled […]
Bougainvillea in the garden offers green foliage year-round and brilliant “blooms” in summer. Growing bougainvillea in gardens requires some effort, but these tropical and subtropical woody vines are worth it. Bougainvillea can grow anywhere from 1′ to 8′ to 30′, depending on the species or variety. There are actually quite a few dwarf bougainvilleas on the […]
Don’t let your August gardening to-do list slip away. Weeds are quick to take over this time of year, and daily watering chores are necessary in most areas. Here are a few region-specific gardening tips for August: Northeast Beat the heat and humidity this month in the Northeastern states by reserving the cooler morning and […]
There are many reasons why your houseplants might be dying, and it is important to know all of these so that you can diagnose and adjust your care before it is too late. How to save an indoor plant from dying may be as simple as making a few adjustments. If your indoor plants keep […]
You can invest a a lot in your garden if you want to, but not everyone does. Don’t worry, it is completely feasible to do your gardening on a budget by using free or low-cost materials. If you are excited by the idea of putting in a garden but you don’t have a lot of […]
