Lettuce is an easy growing leafy vegetable suitable for the newbie gardener. Lettuce is a cool season crop that typically grows well in early spring and fall. It can also be grown indoors in container as a winter crop. This overview gives you a brief idea on how to plant, grow, and harvest lettuce in…
Growing Container Tomatoes
Growing tomatoes in container is fun and satisfying (rewarding too!!). They are one of the most used vegetable in our kitchen. Tomatoes are not the easiest plants to grow. Pests and critters like your tomatoes as much as you like them. Here are my tips for growing your own container tomatoes, based on my experience growing them on…
Sunburn in Orchids
Like humans, plants can also get sunburned when exposed to hot sun. It happens when the plants are overexposed to direct sunlight than the required amount. There is no specific temperature point to define the start of sun burn in orchids. It depends on the type of orchids, humidity and the time of exposure. Usually…
How to select healthy orchids from store
Buying an orchid from store and displaying it at home has all its joy and beauty. Orchid is loved by everyone and has gained so much popularity that orchids are even found in many grocery stores. But when the day comes to buy our beloved orchid, we are often confused in selecting the right one….
Grow and care for aloe vera in winter
Aloe is a popular house plant grown both indoors and outdoors. These perennial plants when taken care can live for many years, often rewarding you with offsets (baby plants) for the care you are providing. Aloe vera thrives well in warm weather. But with proper care, you can grow your aloe in winter months as…
Orchid Gallery: Phalaenopsis
This is a white Phalaenopsis orchid with dotted pink lips; commonly called as moth or butterfly orchid as the flower resembles the wings of a butterfly. This is a native of the Asian continent. Once in full bloom, the flowers are about 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter and the buds are about an inch…