Sugar Snap Peas are a delicious plant vegetable part of the family of legumes. Besides the health benefits of eating these nutritious veggies, sugar snap peas plants also provide flavorful …
Butternut squash is a winter squash that is part of the Cucurbitaceae family. Botanically, it is a fruit, but it is most often eaten as a vegetable. Butternut squash is …
Despite what you may think, green onions (also called spring onions or scallions) are nothing more than regular onions. Only you harvest them before the bulb matures. As you can …
Tiger Lilies are attractive perennials that grow from bulbs and produce many blooms in the summer. Their name comes from the orange petals with black spots that create an eye-catching …
If you’re like a majority of people, you probably have a limited garden space and would want to plant several things. You might want to grow some spices, flowers, and …
Tomatillo is an annual plant of the nightshade family (Solanaceae). They are known for their health benefits: they contain vitamin A, vitamin C, and potassium, as well as compounds that …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …