Who doesn’t love the idea of having fresh greens in salads. Are you worried about your spinach, kale or lettuce bolting as soon as the warm weather kicks in? Here are a few varieties of greens that thrives well in heat which will produce throughout the summer. They need heat to grow well and can’t…
Category: Container Garden
Choosing the right potting mix for container garden
If you are a space limited urban gardener and want to have a small garden of your own, often your only option is to do patio or balcony gardening. Welcome to the world of container gardening or smart-pot gardening. In addition to selecting the right container for your plant, you also need dirt to grow…
Growing Cucumber in Balcony Garden
If you are short on garden space and have decided to growing food in your balcony – cucumbers should be on the list for you. It is easy to grow cucumber in a balcony garden setting. In this article I am going to explain everything you need to know to grow your cucumbers in small…
How to grow Basil in your garden
Basil is a warm weather plant that grows well with less care and has strong fragrance. It is an easy to grow herb which any beginner gardener can take on in their own garden. Basil is generally an annual plant. Some varieties need hot sun to thrive well, while others can thrive well in part…
Overwintering Container Plants
Not all plants are made for the winter. Do you want to keep your potted rose which is so dear to your heart or Hibiscus gifted for your birthday going strong year after year? Looking to get a good start of your favorite pepper in early spring? Then you should look at over wintering your…
Growing Marigold
Marigold is adored by many gardeners because they are easy to grow, drought tolerant and generally undisturbed by pests. Marigold comes in many different forms – from tall plants suitable for vegetable or summer garden to dwarf varieties suitable for borders and containers. The main types are Tagetes patula – They are also called as…
Growing Dahlias
Dahlias are tuberous plants that belong to the same family(Asteraceae) as Daisy and Chrysanthemum. They will bloom in midsummer or late summer until first frost. It’s difficult to select a single variety, because they come in lot of varieties/cultivars – tall to dwarf with giant blooms from dinner plate to pompoms. Dahlias can be growth…
Radish
Radish is a cold weather / fall crop and is really easy to grow for beginners. Some varieties of radish can be harvested in 30 to 50 days. The edible portion is the root. The tender leaves are also edible. They grow well in containers also. Start the seeds indoors or sow them directly about…
Coriander
Coriander / cilantro is a fast-growing aromatic herb that grows best in the cooler weather of spring and fall. Cilantro is grown for its edibles leaves, stem and also for its seeds, which has many culinary uses. The herb can be categorized as an annual. Here’s how to grow and care for coriander/cilantro in your…
Growing Oregano
Oregano is a low maintenance perennial herb, but grown as annual in colder climate, sometimes also referred as wild marjoram. It is a hardy plant that can also be grown as a ground cover crop. It is grown for its aromatic leaves which can be used either fresh or dried. If you happen to bump…
Growing Rosemary
Rosemary is a woody evergreen herb grown for its aromatic edible leaves. In warmer weather they are grown as perennial plants. It has a needle shaped leaves and can also be grown as ornamental plants. Scientific name of Rosemary is Rosmarinus officinalis. This brief overview will help you to grow and care for rosemary in…
Growing Beetroots
Beetroot is a root vegetable that comes in different size and colors, but mostly in red. It is packed with nutrition. The deep red color adds an unique color to the recipes. The leaves can also be used in a salad or stir-fry. The pigments that give red color to beets are called Betalains. This…
All about Mint
Mint is an easy to grow aromatic herb grown for its leaves. This fast growing herb spreads faster by setting runners all over the place. Mint can also be grown near a window on the kitchen counter in a window planter box. Mints are used as ground covers and companion plants. Scientific name of mint…
Beans : 3 Minute Overview
Beans are warm weather plants and a must have in any backyard garden.. Runner beans produce bright red flowers which brightens the garden along with edible pods which is a win-win. Bees like to buzz around the flowers which is good for pollination. Here is a quick description on how to plant, grow, and harvest beans in your garden. Seed starting: It is…
5 BEGINNER GARDEN VEGETABLES
If you are new to Gardening and interested in growing your own vegetable garden, this is the article for you. In this article I have listed 5 plants which are suitable for novice gardeners. These are hardy plants and can tolerate some level of beginner mistakes. These are also great plants for your kids to…