For a very long time in my gardening journey, I absolutely had no idea zones existed or that you’re supposed to plant fruits, herbs, and vegetables according to your climate. I would just plant anything and expect it to grow; I’m definitely not the brightest mind. However, over the years, I’ve made improvements in my…
Fall can not be the same without these orange pumpkins, and let’s face it: With a single plant taking up to 90 cm of space, it’s easy to assume you don’t have enough room to grow them. Especially in urban areas, you don’t have much room for the plants to sprawl out. That’s why, growing…
If you’ve ever looked at your Christmas cactus and noticed it looking sad and droopy instead of festive and vibrant, you’re not alone. I remember the first time mine started wilting, I felt like a terrible plant parent. It had been blooming beautifully for weeks, and then suddenly, it looked tired, almost like it had…
If you’ve ever looked at your hydrangea and thought, Did I just go too far?, you’re not alone. I remember the first time I pruned mine. I thought I was doing the right thing, but by the time I stepped back, it was basically a stub. I panicked. Did I just ruin my beautiful hydrangea forever?…
As the year winds down, it might not seem like the best time to repot your plants. However, December can be the perfect month for certain species that are gearing up for winter growth or need fresh soil to survive until spring. Repotting these plants not only gives their roots room to grow but also…
When I was young, my gardening-enthusiast mom got me into growing sweet potatoes in her backyard. They were quite easy to grow actually, but I just couldn’t ever get the timing right. As the years passed, she taught me a lot about sweet potatoes and their growth cycle. Here’s everything I learned about growing sweet…