What to feed beans and peas for ...
While the bean and pea harvest has not yet been completely collected, there is still an opportunity to extend the fruiting of the bushes and get ...
Yarrow Benefits...
Yarrow, a herb closely related to chamomile and chrysanthemums, has been used since ancient times by people and cultures around the world. Tradit...
12 Health benefits of Elecampane...
Health benefits of this herb includes the use for respiratory conditions such as asthma, emphysema, pneumonia, coughs as well as bronchitis. It w...
Couch grass is «taking over» the...
Couch grass (Elymus repens) is a true plant aggressor, capable of turning well-kept garden beds into a solid green «carpet» within ju...
Water Lilies, Popular Aquatic Po...
Water lilies - or Nymphaea, to scientists - are considered by many to be the jewels of the pond. Not only are they beautiful to look at, but they...
How to freeze herbs so they stay...
Fresh herbs make any dish brighter, more aromatic, and healthier. However, in winter, it is not always easy to find truly fragrant dill, parsley,...
Building Healthy Soil...
Though some gardeners may be blessed with perfect soil, most of us garden in soil that is less than perfect. If your soil has too much clay in it...
9 Amazing Benefits of Peppermint...
Peppermint tea is an infusion made from peppermint leaves and is consumed as a tea. When you mix spearmint leaves to the tisane (infusion), you g...
When to stop watering onions and...
Without proper and regular watering, it is impossible to get a good harvest of onions and garlic. However, for the bulbs to fully mature and stor...
Benefits of Linden Flowers...
Herbal medicine has been around for centuries, and despite the success of modern medicine, plants are still frequently used in the home treatment...
Cucumbers stopped setting fruit:...
Large leaves, long vines, and plenty of flowers on cucumber plants do not guarantee a rich harvest. Not every flower turns into a fruit: some, un...
Tips For Growing Beans...
Beans prefer warm weather and should not be grown in cooler climates. These crops should be grown in sites receiving full sun in well-drained, fe...