Mini Garden Guide

Peppermint is really a sub variety or a plant that is part of the larger mint genus of plants. It forms a subset of the larger...

Basil, whether the Italian variety or its sweet Thai version, has long been a favorite ingredient in many regional cuisines. It is very versatile and can...

It's very easy to think that because all these cultivation methods end with the suffix "-ponics" that aeroponics, hydroponics, and aquaponics are not much...

You should water your plants depending on the type of plants you're growing and the weather conditions in your area. If you are doing indoor gardening...

It all depends on the variety of basil you're keeping. Please understand that basil is a member of the mint family, and there are...

A popular choice for home gardeners, succulents are prized for their diverse, varying pigments, exotic appearance, and their ease of care. The Moonstone Succulent,...

Microgreens are definitely the ‘in thing’ in today’s day and age. These young vegetable greens are becoming more popular because first of all, it’s nutritional and beautiful...

Lettuce is actually made up of a crown with leaves growing in waves radiating from that crown. If you are patient and you know where to...

How much cold can succulents tolerate? Well, there's a big difference between temperature tolerance and the ideal temperature for your succulent plants to look...

What causes the leaves of your mint plant to turn yellow? The most likely causes are overly moist soil, over-watering, and not enough sunlight....

First things first, what is coconut coir (or coco coir)? Coconut coir is plant fiber made from the coconut husk. And growing microgreens in coconut...

As microgreens take America by storm, more and more people are putting these amazing superfoods into their salads and sandwiches. It seems that regardless of who...

If you have been growing basil in your garden for quite some time, you would notice that some plants would have leaves that have brown spots....

First-time gardeners can look forward to a fairly long list of plants that have proven themselves to be quite newbie-friendly. You don't necessarily have to have...

Usually, when people eat basil, they prefer the leaves. This pretty much explains 95% of culinary basil use. For the remaining 5%, there are some gourmets...

When is the best time to harvest buttercrunch lettuce? Usually, buttercrunch (or "butterhead") lettuce is best harvested during the latter end of the year....

It's very easy to kill basil by pulling it the wrong way. If you're reading this, you have probably gone through at least a...

Basil is one of the best plants to have growing around your home. It’s incredibly easy to grow and doubles as a great ornamental...

Growing plants indoors requires many things that may not be mandatory for plants being grown on your front porch or in a garden in...

I am someone who looks forward to fresh, homegrown tomatoes every summer.  There’s nothing quite like biting into a perfectly ripened, backyard beauty. (That’s what...