The Garden Basics

How to Prevent Parsley Bolting and Keep Your Plants Lush and Green Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) is a biennial plant; thus, it completes its life cycle in two years. In the second year of growth, parsley plants will produce flowers, and then they will produce seed. This flowering transition process is known as "bolting." Unfortunately, when […]

At a Glance Benefits of Cilantro Companion Planting: Grow cilantro with plants such as Dill to enhance flavor. Use companions like Nasturtium and Marigold to repel harmful pests, such as aphids and whiteflies. Plants like Borage and Chervil can attract beneficial insects and foster a healthier garden. Additionally, companion planting helps diversify your garden's aesthetics

When a potato plant has fully grown foliage, how do you know if it's time to harvest the potatoes? Generally, it is best to wait until the foliage dies back, before harvesting maincrop potatoes. Another way is to try digging around the plant to see if there are any potatoes that are ready to be

You are probably aware of many tips and tricks that help to improve the soil in your garden without the need of making compost. Some of the more common ones include: sprinkling coffee grounds over the soil to add nutrients and increase acidity, and placing eggshells in your garden instead of throwing them away (this