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!…
Living in a hot and dry region, I’m most familiar with terra cotta pots that have single drainage holes at the bottom. A few years back, however, I came across interesting clay containers with holes on the side. At first, I was puzzled, but now that I know what they’re and why the holes are…
You might have heard about boiled potato water’s use in gardening in forums, websites, and among your friends. Isn’t it interesting? This is probably because potato water is a cheap fertilizer alternative and it is readily available! Boiled potato water can be used for 1) boosting growth, 2) composting, and 3) giving an organic nutrient…
Saffron, the world’s most expensive spice, actually has different types! Before you even mention it, I’m not talking about imitation here, okay? I’m talking about what kinds of saffron you can buy in the market—regardless of their rarity. The 11 most known types of saffron are 1) Super Negin, 2) Negin, 3) Sargol, 4) Poushal,…
Zones 5a and 5b are two of the coldest in the country. This condition makes it difficult for plants to adapt, grow, and develop. Fortunately, some plants can thrive in this environment. Let’s get to know them! The environmental conditions in zones 5a and 5b can support the growth of sedum, hostas, catmint, bee balm,…