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Pruning Young & Mature Pear Trees: A Beginner’s Guide
Edible gardening expert Erin Hostetler explains when and how to trim your pear trees’ branchesPruning your pear tree every year helps promote growth and fruit production, keep it healthy and resistant to pests and dise...
How to Grow Onions from Onions at Home
Edible gardening expert Erin Hostetler explains how to plant and grow your very own onion plantsOnions are as simple to grow as they are delicious to eat in a variety of dishes. And, as long as you have another onion on ...
How to Prune Tomato Plants for Optimal Health & Yield
Plus, the benefits of trimming tomato plantsPruning is an important part of keeping your tomato plant productive and healthy, and fortunately, it’s super easy to get started! In this article, we’re providing the ulti...
How to
Grow Potatoes
Potatoes are a nutritious and delicious starchy tuber, and they're a source of potassium, fiber, protein, vitamins C and B6, and iron. There are lots of ways you can eat potatoes, but they always taste best when they're ...
How to
Chit Potatoes
If you're new to growing potatoes or just want a larger crop, you should chit your potatoes before planting them. Chitting potatoes forces them to sprout a few weeks before you plant them. This speeds up the growing proc...
How to
Sprout Mung Beans
Mung bean sprouts are a common ingredient in Asian stir frys and provide a crisp, healthy addition to any meal. In the supermarket, you'll often find them labeled more generally as “bean sprouts.” There’s no need t...
How to
Care for Indoor Plants
If you’ve ever had an indoor plant that’s quickly withered and wilted, you might believe that you don’t have a green thumb or you’re not cut out for growing plants. Well, we’re here to tell you that’s not the...
How to
Plant the Three Sisters
The three sisters is a traditional form of companion gardening first developed by Native Americans. By planting corn, beans, and squash together, you can reduce pests and disease while increasing the bounty of your crop....
How to
Grow Saffron
Saffron is a unique and delicious spice that creates the signature flavor in many dishes, like Spanish paella and bouillabaisse. Saffron is produced by the crocus flower, which is easy to cultivate in hardiness zones 6-9...
How to Get Strawberry Seeds & Grow a Strawberry Plant
Edible gardening expert Erin Hostetler shares tips for getting strawberry seeds to sproutStrawberries are perennial plants that grow sweet, delicious fruits year after year. These plants are low maintenance and super eas...
How to
Prune Grape Vines
Achieve the perfect grape harvest by pruning your vine correctly Grape vines need heavy pruning each year. All heavy pruning should be done while the plants are in a state of dormancy, but additional light pruning may al...
How to
Prune a Lime Tree
Pruning a lime tree has many benefits, such as improving air flow, strengthening limbs, and reducing risk of disease. It's also a simple and straightforward task that you can do yourself. The right time to prune a lime t...
How to Easily Grow Chillies at Home from Seeds
Your guide to sprouting and planting chilli seeds in a pot or garden Whether they’re sweet, spicy, or scorching hot, chillies add a flavorful addition to all kinds of dishes. If you want your own supply of chillies rig...
How to
Grow Cardamom
Cardamom is one of the most expensive and unique spices in the world. If you live in a very warm, humid climate (or in US Department of Agriculture zones 10 to 12), you can grow your own cardamom plant. Plant a few carda...
How to
Grow and Process Tobacco
Most of today’s tobacco is grown and processed commercially, but it’s easy to grow tobacco in your own home or garden. While it does take time for it to finish curing, you can have homegrown tobacco that saves you mo...
How to
Plant Kangkong
Kangkong, or water spinach, is an edible plant that is mostly used in Southeast Asian cooking. It has a nutty flavor similar to spinach. If you want to grow it, you're in luck because it is a relatively low-maintenance p...
How to
Harvest Pine Nuts
Pine nuts make a healthy, delicious treat, especially if you harvest them yourself. While harvesting pine nuts takes time and effort, it's easier once you know the right technique. By picking and drying the pine cones an...
How to
Grow White Button Mushrooms
Edible Gardening Expert Erin Hostetler explains how to grow white button mushrooms at homeGrowing white button mushrooms is a great project for a beginning gardener because their spores grow quickly and easily. Since the...
How to Grow and Harvest Passion Fruit
Expert tips for planting, nurturing, and enjoying thriving passion fruit vines Passion fruit, or ''Passiflora'', is best known for its sweet, juicy seeds. But the plant also produces some spectacular flowers that provide...
How to
Prune a Mango Tree
Keep your mango tree healthy and strong with these pruning instructionsMangos are one of the oldest cultivated fruits and are often used to infuse unique flavor into everything from salads and rice bowls to salsa. Althou...
