Brassica Companion Plants
Companion planting benefits any kind of plant, may it be a vegetable or a flower. Brassica companion plants offer shelter, support, and help with soil improvement. They also attract beneficial …
Gardening
Cilantro Plant Flowering? Here’s Why it Bolted and How to Stop it
Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum) is an aromatic medicinal plant that finds its way into many recipes. Its life cycle is pretty straightforward. In brief, the seed turns into a seedling, which …
Summer Squash Companion Plants: Plants To Pair With Summer Squash
Summer means a lot of things. For gardeners, when the earth comes back to life again and the weather starts getting warmer, this means it’s time to start planting summer …
When to Plant Tomatoes in Illinois
Thinking of growing tomatoes in your garden? You’ll want to know when the best time to plant them is in order to enjoy the fruits of your labor come harvest …
Spinach Plant Flowering? Here’s Why it Bolted and How to Stop it.
Spinach is a healthy and fast-growing leafy vegetable that makes for an excellent addition to any garden. Not only is it a versatile ingredient in the kitchen (you can eat …
Basil Plant Flowering? Here’s Why it Bolted and How to Stop it
Basil (Ocimum basilicum) produces plenty of buds to make seeds. Slowly, the basil plant flowering process turns the stems woody. But the young and tender-looking leaves will be no more. So, …
What Hardiness Zone is Peoria Illinois in?
The USDA hardiness zone map divides North America into 11 planting zones. Knowing these zones is essential to make gardening easy for you. You should check the USDA hardiness zones …
When to Plant Strawberries in Missouri?
Strawberries are one of the most popular fruit plants you can grow in the US, and they do really well in Missouri. If you live in Missouri, you might be …
When to Plant Strawberries in Illinois
The mere mention of ‘strawberries’ is enough to make someone think of the small, yet deliciously sweet fruit. The good news is that you can grow your very own and …
Flowering Brussel Sprout Plant? Here’s Why it Bolted and How to Stop it
The Brussels sprout (Brassica oleracea, variety gemmifera) is a biennial plant. In other words, it needs two growing seasons to reach maturity. But in those 30-31 weeks, some of these …