Gardening is both an art and a science, but often there are factors outside our control that cause plants to die. So, if you’re new to the game and find yourself staring into the abyss asking ‘why do plants die?’, then we’ve got the perfect beginner’s guide to gardening below. Read on to find out…
There are a few accepted rules in gardening, and none come with more flexible terms than those surrounding watering plants. Exactly how and when you water your plants has big implications for their health, but how many of our unwritten rules should we take as gospel? We’ve run trials, and tested the boundaries here at…
When I was first introduced to daikon radishes, I was so amazed by their size that I had to try growing them myself. But much to my disappointment, my daikons didn’t get anywhere as large as I was expecting them to get. Turns out, there were a couple of mistakes I was making. Daikon radishes…
If you’re looking for a unique new crop to grow in your garden this year, then currant tomatoes may be right up your alley. Currant tomatoes are a fruit you may have never heard of before but once you try them, you’ll want them in your garden every year. Even if you’re not a tomato…
Sage (Salvia officinalis) is the edible form of sweet-scented salvias grown in ornamental borders. Until recently, sage was a reliable perennial herb in almost every climate. However, due to shifting weather patterns, wetter winters, and drier summers, these once-resilient plants are becoming harder and harder to keep. In this article we’ll look at the conditions…
Oregano can theoretically survive winter outdoors in almost every climate and is hardy right down to -30°F (for reference, that covers most of Alaska!). So why is it so hard to grow outdoors here, and what can gardeners do to help oregano survive winter? Well, the answer lies more in the type of winter than…