If you love nutritious and heartwarming soups, why not next time prepare them from homegrown vegetables picked from your very own Container Soup Garden? This rewarding activity needs just a pinch of your time, small space to keep containers, and some tending. Check out our article on protein-rich vegetables to grow here How to Make Soup Garden in Containers Before you move ahead, here are two of the most important aspects that you have to keep in mind....

Lemon thyme is a must for any herb garden. This versatile, zesty herb has all the savory notes of common thyme with an added sweet citrus aroma and taste! Table of Contents Its versatility extends to ornamental gardening, with a range of upright and low growing ground cover and variegated varieties to choose from, with lavender-pink flowers attracting beneficial insects and adding pops of color. Used fresh, lemon thyme should be added at the end of cooking to retain flavor....

In this article, we’ll take a look at how this essential nutrient functions in our bodies, why it’s important to our health, and how to boost our daily intake. Has anyone ever told you to go outside to get your vitamin D? This nutrient is sometimes referred to as the sunshine vitamin, because we can actually obtain it from sunlight. Aside from sourcing this essential nutrient via sun exposure, it can be found in several food sources, including a plant-based source you can grow at home....

Balcony Watering Tips Opt watering at ground level. Avoid watering the foliage as it encourages the development of diseases. Use self watering containers, if your balcony is windy or south facing. It allows you to water less often. Incorporate water retaining granules in soil of your potted plants. They absorb water and release it slowly. This slows down the frequency of watering. Adopt mulching. It helps in retaining moisture. It is a quick and easy task in small garden on balcony or terrace....

Read on to learn more about whether you can regrow parsnips from the tops. Wouldn’t it be convenient if you could regrow all of your veggies from scraps? It’s an intriguing idea, which might explain why it is discussed so much in various corners of the internet. It is true that growing some leafy veggies such as lettuce from leftover scraps can yield a new, albeit small, edible crop. But what about root veggies like parsnips?...

1. Propagating Succulents from Leaves Propagating succulents from leaves is easy, but all leaves do not have the same potential of budding into an entire plant. Definitely, there are some tricks you need to learn before doing that. 1. Select Healthy Leaves Your chances of success depend on the health of your starting inoculum. Ideally, you should handpick leaves that are green and plump, without any marks or discoloration. 2. Snip off Leaves Hold a leaf firmly from where it is attached to the stem, twist it to and fro, carefully and gently remove it using your fingers....

This article will take a closer look at the nutritional composition and potential health benefits of eating raw kale, plus a comparison to its cooked counterpart and some additional items to keep in mind. Often referred to as a superfood, kale is a popular leafy green that’s packed full of essential nutrients. Despite often being grouped in with and compared to spinach, it is actually part of the cabbage family. It’s also considered a Brassica or cruciferous vegetable, along with broccoli, cauliflower, and brussels sprouts....

Gardening with raised beds is my preferred method. When you’re doing raised bed gardening, you can control your soil type easily. Your beds warm up faster in the spring. You’ll have less weeds and an easier time clearing out those which do appear. The soil doesn’t become compacted like an in-ground bed. But there’s one drawback: you have to figure out how to fill a tall raised garden bed. And that seems daunting!...

Are those pesky garden pests damaging your flowering plants? Read on! Doing these 5 things will surely keep off bugs from the flowering plants in your garden. Are you fond of flowers? Is gardening one of your interests? Then, you might have come across the insects who are detrimental to your flowering plants and can spoil your gardening efforts. Apparently, some florists use pesticides to eliminate bugs, but as you know, it contains chemicals which harm the environment and possibly create human health problems....

In this concise article, you will learn about three methods of hellebore propagation, and what each means to the home gardener. Hellebore, Helleborus spp., is a genus of plants in the Ranunculaceae, or buttercup family, that includes clematis and delphinium. It is best known for being one of the earliest to flower, blooming in late winter, often right through a layer of snow. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....

People with the wrong types of soils know how difficult it is to grow plants in poor soil quality. Water runs out of sandy soils quickly and the soil lacks nutrients that plants need to thrive. A few steps can help you improve your dry and sandy soils and grow a wider variety of plants in your garden. Let’s delve into this topic and learn what sandy soil is and how you can improve it....

In the past, we’ve covered whether a snail is an insect. There, we discussed gastropods, their behaviors, habitats, and their lovely shells, which sometimes aren’t a welcome sight among gardeners. However, one thing we need to discuss is the difference between snails and slugs. Snail vs slug – what’s that all about? Table of Contents There are a few things to think about within this particular topic. For instance, are there differences in size?...

While there are a lot of variables involved, most gardeners in the continental US will be able to grow a fall garden if we plan it right! After a long summer growing season, when autumn rolls around, planting a fall garden might be the last thing you want to do. But autumn can be the perfect time for gardening. The soil is still warm and the milder temperatures more pleasant....

Kokedama translates to a moss ball in Japanese and looks wonderful, especially when you grow plants in them. Here are some Unique DIY Kokedama Ball Ideas that you can make easily using cheesecloth, fishing line, sheet moss, twine, and bonsai soil. Check out some really cool boho garden design ideas here Unique DIY Kokedama Ball Ideas 1. How to Make a Kokedama Wrap the roots of the plants with soil, sphagnum sheet moss, and string to make this one....

Succulents are well known for loving the sun. But what if your garden is mostly shadows or all the bright windowsills are taken? Luckily, you have options. There are many shade succulents that tolerate or even thrive in the garden, some of which even produce flowers! Table of Contents Now, when we say shade, we mean shadows with partial sun. There has to be some amount of light. Unfortunately, you can’t stick these succulents in a closet and expect them to live....

If you’ve been following our microgreens series, you may be ready for a challenge – and we have the perfect one! Celery microgreens are difficult to grow, but their sharp flavor is absolutely worth it. With feathery leaves and a healthy, refreshing taste, these mini veggies are a fantastic addition to your microgreen garden. Table of Contents Because these are microgreens, we’ll be harvesting the sprouts, not full-grown celery stalks. However, the stems still have a bit of that famous celery crunch without the tough strings....

Nobody wants a gooey, messy kitchen compost caddy. Compost bags will prevent that problem. Table of Contents But what bags are the best? Is there a difference between biodegradable and compostable? And do they actually break down in your compost pile or not? I’ll clear up all these questions for you! We’re going to explore the compost liners that’re available right now. Some are meant for municipal use, others are for home gardeners....

The purpose of companion planting is an effort to encourage growth, yield, and taste of the plants by growing them together. Planting beneficial plants together helps in keeping harmful pests away and also works on attracting pollinators. Keep reading to know more about Zucchini Companion Plants that are great for best yield and taste. Check out our article on growing zucchini in pots here Best Zucchini Companion Plants 1. Borage Borage is a flowering herb that has a dual effect as a zucchini companion plant in the garden....

The Lace Aloe, or Aloe aristata plant is a low-growing plant, which is mostly found in South Africa. It has fleshy, soft-spined dark green leaves, which have white bumps. As the weather changes, the leaves tend to change color and orange-red flowers grow on the long stems. Table of Contents Even though this plant is different from other aloe plants and looks more like a haworthia, it’s still an amazing houseplant and can even be grown in a greenhouse....

Beauty takes on new meaning when it comes to Echeveria lola. This ornate succulent shyly takes the center stage of showy plants. Its gray-blue leaves glow with the faintest hint of pink, or take on a greenish hue. The edge of each leaf has an intricate design resembling a curly bracket. Echeveria lola is a very common household succulent – and for good reason. Table of Contents Lola is a hardy plant that grows well in containers and landscapes....