9 Herbs To Grow Indoors All Winter Long (By Zone)
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9 Herbs To Grow Indoors All Winter Long (By Zone)

Although herbs can be a total nightmare for many new gardeners, I personally found them pretty easy to grow in my early gardening days. Now that the size of my herb patches has grown substantially, they’re obviously a little more challenging to manage, but still require much less work and effort compared to regular flowering…

9 Companion Plants That Help Basil Thrive (and What to Avoid)
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9 Companion Plants That Help Basil Thrive (and What to Avoid)

Basil has long been valued in gardens not just for its scent and flavour, but for the way it supports other crops when planted thoughtfully. It’s a plant that performs best in warm conditions, with good airflow and consistent moisture, traits it shares with many other kitchen garden staples. But basil doesn’t just coexist with…

9 Herbs To Direct Sow In September For A Head Start In Spring
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9 Herbs To Direct Sow In September For A Head Start In Spring

I’ve written many articles on different plants and flowers in the past, but I just realized that herbs are a topic I’ve been overlooking for a while now.  Since September is right around the corner, I thought why not make up for my lack of attention to herbs by curating a whole list of herbs…

8 Common Rhubarb Growing Problems & How To Fix Each One 
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8 Common Rhubarb Growing Problems & How To Fix Each One 

Although rhubarb appears to be a very simple vegetable to grow, it’s actually not once you get into it. Beginners tend to experience common problems that keep them from experimenting with rhubarb again.  In today’s article, I’m going to help you navigate through these common problems and suggest solutions for every single one of them….

9 Best Companion Plants For Rhubarb (And What To Avoid Nearby)
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9 Best Companion Plants For Rhubarb (And What To Avoid Nearby)

Are you having trouble growing rhubarb? Yeah, trust me, you’re not alone!  Many who grow rhubarb for the first time experience stunted growth and pest issues in the crop. But there are ways to fix that. One of the best solutions I found to common rhubarb problems is companion planting. This one single practice is…

9 Common Basil Growing Problems And How To Fix Each One
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9 Common Basil Growing Problems And How To Fix Each One

Although basil may seem easy and fun to grow because of its compact size, it can actually give you a lot of trouble if you don’t go about it the right way.  In today’s article, I’m going to take you through a list of some of the most common basil-growing problems gardeners typically face, as…