The pairing of cucumber and radishes sounds like a strange one. I mean…these are two vegetables you would never want together in a salad, let alone a cooked dish. However, in the garden, this pairing works surprisingly well and can benefit each other in both direct and indirect ways! In this article, we’re going to…
Believe it or not, but sunlight isn’t a universal boost for vegetables. Some demand intense, direct exposure. Others perform best in softer light. And that’s not a mere preference. It’s a fundamental energy requirement, the one you see in different personalities. So, is your tomato an introvert or an extrovert? I’m about to shed light…
The thought of someone yelling, “Hi neighbor, what’s up?” is probably the last thing on your mind when you’re trying to enjoy a quiet suntan. Or share a romantic dinner. Or casually dig in your backyard in the middle of the night. So, who you gonna call? Fast-growing privacy bushes. They’re the silent guardians of…
It’s all about who you know. The best power couples never find each other through a dating app. Likewise, some of the most fruitful (veggieful?) relationships in your garden depend on your intervention. So ask yourself, are you tired of your tomatoes playing hard to get? Maybe they just need you as the wing-gardener! And…
When I was young, I could never understand the point of raised beds in the garden. I mean…why not just grow it on the flat ground? As I gained more and more experience throughout my gardening journey, the concept of raised beds became quite simple and useful to me. They make gardening easier, neater, and…
So, as some of you might already know, I’m a HUGE fan and advocate of companion planting. I’ve written many articles around it and experimented with countless different plant pairings that I share with you guys on a regular basis. Today’s article will be a little different, however. Instead of general companion planting, we’ll examine…