I’m fascinated by my aloe vera plant, more so for the valuable gel in the leaves than for its looks.
Aloe vera is definitely on my short list of “miracle plants,” or plants with benefits.
There is a tree commonly called the “Miracle Fruit Tree,” (Synsepaylum dulcificum), that bears small, red berries that will blow your mind!
I made a decision early in my food growing career: if I’m going to grow summer squash it will be gourmet varieties ONLY. Before you call me a vegetable snob, I’ll give you a great argument for this practice.
If your tomato support cage isn’t at least 6 feet tall, it’ll probably do a lousy job holding up your tomatoes. Most tomato cages are too short and you end up with a top-heavy plant that doubles over on itself. Grafted tomatoes, as well as all indeterminate type…
Foodie Gardener Shirley Bovshow shares her tip for organic heirloom vegetable seed sources with Sophie Uliano of “Gorgeously Green.” An organic vegetable garden begins with organic seeds!