Starting tomato seeds at the right time is one of the most important steps in growing healthy, productive plants. Sow them too early and they’ll become leggy or rootbound before transplanting. Sow them too late and you’ll shorten your growing season. In this guide, I’ll show you exactly when to start tomato seeds, how frost…
My first introduction to Pak Choi took place within a rusty orange booth under a moody, warm white light that was glistening off the broth in my bowl of miso ramen soup. It was my first time eating ramen, and I was blown away by the kick of aromatic spice and fresh ingredients that were…
Since 2024 rolled in, I have set a goal for myself to grow as many vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers as possible in my garden. I know, I know, it’s an audacious goal and one that I didn’t know where to begin with. But the advice that helped me was to simply get started and…
I was scrolling through my gallery the other night and found some pictures of the DIY wooden planter box we built a few years ago. I completely forgot that I had taken these pictures but I wanted to share them with you. I genuinely feel like one of the best ways to grow vegetables that…
At the beginning of May 2024, I purchased a tray of radish and red cabbage plants to plant in my backyard. I hadn’t grown either of them before, and it’s currently late into autumn where I live, which also happens to be in a tropical climate. The photograph below was taken the day I transplanted…
Have you considered the possibility of growing herbs like mint in a plastic bottle? It’s such a convenient and cheap way to start a garden inside or outside your home. My father came up with this idea to help those who don’t have much space in their garden or those who live in apartments. Let’s…
Since reading a book called Ikigai: The Japanese Secret To A Long And Happy Life, I have invested much of my time and energy in eating a cleaner diet. One of the key dietary elements of Okinawan’s who reach the ripe old age of 100 are root vegetables. I love sweet potatoes, and I’m currently…
It’s my birthday month and what’s better than hitting the local nursery to shop for a bunch of plants?! That’s exactly what I did, and I figured that some of you might be interested in what I’m planting and growing in May, so I’m excited to share that with you. Here’s a list of the…
Is it resourceful or cheap to repurpose old stuff? Personally, I’m all for it but at the same time, I’ve seen first hand what it looks like to turn a section of your home into an abstract art project by experimenting with old stuff. Thankfully, one of our successful attempts at repurposing something happened to…
Howdy Folks! Welcome to my ultimate guide to the best plants for new gardeners. It wasn’t that long ago that I, too, was a beginner. But I was by no means a stranger to gardening. You see, we moved into our daily home almost 3 decades ago with a lot of yard space. Given that…