by Bede | Mar 30, 2023 | Blog
Fertilizer sections at nurseries, garden centers, and supply stores dazzle the gardener. The shelves are piled with boxes and bottles, the floors covered with bags stacked high. Labels identify the package contents as “rose food” or “vegetable food,” “lawn fertilizer”...
by Bede | Mar 28, 2023 | Blog
If you have some farming space behind your house, you might want to plant corn there. Corn has been grown in back yards for generations. Here’s how you can do a good job of it. Planting Corn is very susceptible to frosts. Look out for signs of frost to know if a...
by Bede | Mar 23, 2023 | Blog
Garlic is a plant in the Allium (onion) family. It is closely related to onions, shallots and leeks. Each segment of a garlic bulb is called a clove. There are about 10–20 cloves in a single bulb, give or take. Garlic grows in many parts of the world and is a popular...
by Bede | Mar 21, 2023 | Blog
What is a plantain? It’s sort of like a banana but not really. Keep reading for fascinating information on how to grow plantain trees and plantain plant care. What is a Plantain? Plantains (Musa paradisiaca) are related to banana. They look quite similar and are, in...
by Bede | Mar 16, 2023 | Blog
What are the benefits of aloe vera? Aloe is a popular medicinal plant that has been used for thousands of years. It is best known for treating skin injuries, but also has several other beneficial effects on health. Here are the major benefits of aloe vera, this...
