Plants

As a cook and a gardener, cilantro is a special herb in your garden. It is also known as Coriander (the seeds). It has been among the most used herbs for centuries.  Cilantro is a herb and a spice. It is known to bring a distinctive aroma and flavor to a dish. It’s a fast-growing…

There is a joy in growing cherry tomatoes in pots, but what if you know how to grow cherry tomatoes in pots?  While you might think growing cherry tomatoes is easy, you are wrong. This plant likes constant care. It is the reason you should plant it in a pot. You will have access to…

Broccoli is a common plant used as a vegetable at home. Naturally, you can start planting broccoli from seeds at home. But, most people prefer to purchase from their local grocery store because they think it is challenging to grow.  To be sincere, nothing is easy if you don’t put your mind to it. If…

So, do you know how to care for a bonsai tree in winter? Well, depending on your location, the strength of winter affects the plants differently, which changes how you care for different plants during this period. However, let’s talk about the care for a bonsai tree.  Some areas receive winter with mild temperatures below…

When you think about plants and manure, you have the idea of how plants rely on manure to survive. That’s because manure provides necessary nutrients and microorganisms for plant growth. However, what about the plants that don’t like manure?  If you don’t know that some plants don’t like manure, you haven’t failed. Some plants are…

Do you ever think of how you can care for a plant to ensure it’s healthy? I do think of that occasionally. And sometimes I know the answer, and other times I don’t. But, knowing can guide you through the growing stage of your plant. That’s why I want to help you know how to…

Do you want to flush soil without overwatering plants? Well, here is a guide to help you start flushing your soil without overwatering.  Why do gardeners flush soil? To flush soil means placing the soil in water to remove excess salt or minerals in the soil. It is also called leaching. So, gardening flushes the…

Finding the best-growing conditions for rhubarb outdoors can be challenging, especially for beginners. This doesn’t make it hard to start growing rhubarb outdoors. Instead, it provides you with an opportunity to grow a new plant in your garden.  The rhubarb plant is a vegetable plant from the buckwheat family. It has a sour flavor and…

The name Dracula means “little dragon.” Dracula’s orchid plant originated in Mexico, Central America, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It has 118 different species that are native to these regions. Among the species available in the world, the most common include;  Dracula simia is also known as the Monkey face orchid because it has simian-shaped blooms….

For people with limited space or who don’t like dirt, then houseplants that grow in water are the next best option for you. Growing plants in water is not a new activity, however, most people deflect the thought because they believe that plants can grow without soil.  For a plant to grow, it requires three…