Is sand capable of supporting plant life? This was a question I curiously asked when I was a child. It kinda started my journey to gardening as I tried growing mungbean seeds in sand. Spoiler alert: they did not grow. But as I grew older, I discovered other plants that can! Sand can support the…
Green onions are a great herb to use for lots of savory dishes. I love using them not only because of their distinct flavor but also their crispness and rich green color. But yellowing scallions don’t deliver the same—they’re bland, papery, and unsightly! But why exactly do green onions turn yellow? Leaves of green onion…
If you’ve been gardening for a long time now, you’ve probably come across several planter alternatives as I have. One of the most commonly used is fabric grow bags. Honestly, are not my favorite as they can develop some unpleasant-looking mold. However, they popped up because I was doing something wrong. What? Well, keep reading!…
Madagascar palms are fascinating plants that look like a cross between palm trees and cacti. But despite popular belief, these plants are not palms and have their own growing requirements—which I’ll be sharing with you in this article! The Madagascar palm plant can be grown with 1) small terracotta pots with drainage, 2) well-draining gritty…
Cast iron plants are aptly named due to how resistant they are to various forms of neglect. Although they’re one of the easiest plants to care for, unfortunately, this means they are also one of the easiest plants to forget. To help you avoid that pitfall, here is a step-by-step guide on how to ensure…
When winter temperatures drop to single digits or go into the negative, you may start to wonder, will your indoor desert cacti become dormant? I was curious about them when I was a beginner too. Cacti are sensitive to more factors than just the heat, so you may be shocked to hear the answer! Indoor…