![5 Herbs That Go Well With Steak [How to Use Them]](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA0MDAgMzAwIiB3aWR0aD0iNDAwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjMwMCIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy55b3VyaW5kb29yaGVyYnMuY29tJTJGd3AtY29udGVudCUyRnVwbG9hZHMlMkYyMDIyJTJGMDElMkZ3b3JkLWltYWdlLTM4LnBuZyIgZGF0YS13PSI0MDAiIGRhdGEtaD0iMzAwIiBkYXRhLWJpcD0iIj48L3N2Zz4=)
As a meat lover, I never missed dining and enjoying my favorite steak seasoned with different herbs in a restaurant. However, steak tastes best when shared with our loved ones. Let us find out below the herbs that go well with steaks and cook them at home. The herbs that go well with steaks are…
![5 Reasons For Cacti Turning White [or White Spots]? With Our Solutions](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA0MDAgMzAwIiB3aWR0aD0iNDAwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjMwMCIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy55b3VyaW5kb29yaGVyYnMuY29tJTJGd3AtY29udGVudCUyRnVwbG9hZHMlMkYyMDIyJTJGMDElMkZ3b3JkLWltYWdlLTMyLnBuZyIgZGF0YS13PSI0MDAiIGRhdGEtaD0iMzAwIiBkYXRhLWJpcD0iIj48L3N2Zz4=)
Most cacti are green, but they can get white spots for an unknown cause. Should you worry? It sometimes happens quite often, even in my garden, so I tracked down several reasons for this problem and how to fix it. Cactus develop white spots because of 1) pest infestation, 2) lack of light, 3) extreme…
![What Are Herbal Extracts? [9 Methods and Uses]](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAxMjAwIDk2MCIgd2lkdGg9IjEyMDAiIGhlaWdodD0iOTYwIiBkYXRhLXU9Imh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGd3d3LnlvdXJpbmRvb3JoZXJicy5jb20lMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjIlMkYwMSUyRnN0ZXBzLWluLWhlcmJhbC1wcm9jZXNzaW5nLTEuanBnIiBkYXRhLXc9IjEyMDAiIGRhdGEtaD0iOTYwIiBkYXRhLWJpcD0iIj48L3N2Zz4=)
As a gardener, I love drying herbs and using them as my daily routine. They give nutrients; however, I found out that there are better ways of extracting nutrients from herbs apart from drying. Herbal extracts are liquid substances made by extracting parts of herbal raw materials with an aid of solvents. It is widely…
![How and When To Use Neem Oil On Cactus? [Step by Step Guide]](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAxMjAwIDk2MCIgd2lkdGg9IjEyMDAiIGhlaWdodD0iOTYwIiBkYXRhLXU9Imh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGd3d3LnlvdXJpbmRvb3JoZXJicy5jb20lMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjIlMkYwMSUyRm5vdC10by11c2UtbmVlbS1vaWwtY2MuanBnIiBkYXRhLXc9IjEyMDAiIGRhdGEtaD0iOTYwIiBkYXRhLWJpcD0iIj48L3N2Zz4=)
I have been using neem oil to prevent pests or fungal outbreaks in my cactus. If you haven’t heard of neem oil but would want to try it, let me share with you the basics. Neem oil should be used on cactus to prevent and treat pests and insects by 1) direct spraying, 2) soil…
![Can You Grow Cactus in Compost Only? [We Did It – Experiment]](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAxMjAwIDk2MCIgd2lkdGg9IjEyMDAiIGhlaWdodD0iOTYwIiBkYXRhLXU9Imh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGd3d3LnlvdXJpbmRvb3JoZXJicy5jb20lMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjIlMkYwMSUyRnByb2JsZW1zLW9mLXVzaW5nLXB1cmUtY29tcG9zdC0xLmpwZyIgZGF0YS13PSIxMjAwIiBkYXRhLWg9Ijk2MCIgZGF0YS1iaXA9IiI+PC9zdmc+)
Several newbie gardeners have asked if they can use pure compost in their cacti plants. To provide an actual answer, I performed a 60-day experiment of growing cacti using compost as the only planting medium. Growing cactus in compost only harm cactus growth. An experiment conducted on cacti shows brownish-yellow burnt spots on the stem…
Since most cacti thrived beautifully in the open desert field, many think cultivated cactus would also survive if brought outside. Fortunately, it will. I’ll tell you why and when to move cactus outdoors. Cacti are brought outdoors in early spring to access adequate light, better airflow, and encourage blooms. However, the time when cactus should…
PAR is one of the several parameters to check when choosing a grow light for your plants. But here is where the confusion starts. Is a high PAR better for plants or not? How much PAR is enough? If you have no idea, let me guide you! In general, PAR is how much plant-usable light…
![Best And Worst Plant Companions For Rosemary [Choose The Right One]](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAxMjAwIDk2MCIgd2lkdGg9IjEyMDAiIGhlaWdodD0iOTYwIiBkYXRhLXU9Imh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGd3d3LnlvdXJpbmRvb3JoZXJicy5jb20lMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjIlMkYwMSUyRnJvc2VtYXJ5LWNvbXBhbmlvbnMtMS5qcGciIGRhdGEtdz0iMTIwMCIgZGF0YS1oPSI5NjAiIGRhdGEtYmlwPSIiPjwvc3ZnPg==)
Have you ever wondered what you can plant next to your rosemary? Not every herb or vegetable is a good rosemary companion. Choose a bad companion and this might cost you your dear rosemary. The best rosemary plant companions are french beans, plants from the brassica family, carrots, onions, and sage. The worst rosemary companion…
![How Are Hydroponic Nutrients Made? [Organic vs Inorganic]](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA0MDAgMzAwIiB3aWR0aD0iNDAwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjMwMCIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy55b3VyaW5kb29yaGVyYnMuY29tJTJGd3AtY29udGVudCUyRnVwbG9hZHMlMkYyMDIyJTJGMDElMkZ3b3JkLWltYWdlLTMucG5nIiBkYXRhLXc9IjQwMCIgZGF0YS1oPSIzMDAiIGRhdGEtYmlwPSIiPjwvc3ZnPg==)
Hydroponic nutrients are the bread and butter essentials of any hydroponics setup since, after all, how will our green friends survive without sustenance? We take these modern miracles in a bottle for granted. There’s a lot to them starting with how they are made! Hydroponic nutrients are made from either organic or inorganic sources that…
![Can I Accelerate the Ripening of Strawberries? [4 Tricks]](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAxMjAwIDk2MCIgd2lkdGg9IjEyMDAiIGhlaWdodD0iOTYwIiBkYXRhLXU9Imh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGd3d3LnlvdXJpbmRvb3JoZXJicy5jb20lMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjElMkYxMiUyRkFjY2VsZXJhdGUtc3RyYXdiZXJyeS1yaXBlbmluZy5qcGciIGRhdGEtdz0iMTIwMCIgZGF0YS1oPSI5NjAiIGRhdGEtYmlwPSIiPjwvc3ZnPg==)
Were the strawberries you harvested a bit too sour? It’s unfortunate but non-climacteric fruits such as strawberries, grapes, and raspberries, among others, do not ripen further after harvesting. However, what if we tell you there are ways to accelerate the ripening process before and after harvest? Ripening in strawberries before harvesting can be accelerated through…
![Orange/Rust Spots On Cactus? What to Do? [Causes, Solutions, Photos]](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAxMjAwIDk2MCIgd2lkdGg9IjEyMDAiIGhlaWdodD0iOTYwIiBkYXRhLXU9Imh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGd3d3LnlvdXJpbmRvb3JoZXJicy5jb20lMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjElMkYxMiUyRlJ1c3Qtc3BvdHMtY2FjdHVzLmpwZyIgZGF0YS13PSIxMjAwIiBkYXRhLWg9Ijk2MCIgZGF0YS1iaXA9IiI+PC9zdmc+)
Does your cactus develop rusty or orangey spots that look nasty and menacing as it spreads through the entire stem? Do not fret, as I will help you identify, eliminate and control them. The rust or orange spots on the cactus are caused by 1) rust fungus or 2) red spider mites or 3) fungal…
![Should Cactus Be Misted? [4 Reasons Why Not]](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAxMjAwIDk2MCIgd2lkdGg9IjEyMDAiIGhlaWdodD0iOTYwIiBkYXRhLXU9Imh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGd3d3LnlvdXJpbmRvb3JoZXJicy5jb20lMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjElMkYxMiUyRk1pc3RpbmctY2FjdGkuanBnIiBkYXRhLXc9IjEyMDAiIGRhdGEtaD0iOTYwIiBkYXRhLWJpcD0iIj48L3N2Zz4=)
Are you one that believes that misting cacti is beneficial? Does misting help with watering?. Misting cacti is beneficial only for a specific category (called tropical cacti). Desert cactus, on the other hand, should not be misted to avoid 1) stem rot, 2) pests and diseases, 3) poor root growth, and 4) dehydration. However, cactus…