Pale green growth breaking through the skin—sounds like a plot to a horror sci-fi film, right? You might mistake them for wriggly worms. But, in reality, those light-colored tendrils are part of a new plant! It’s actually quite normal for seeds to grow while still inside a whole tomato and force their way out of…
Are you tired of struggling to grow cherry tomatoes at home, despite their reputation as an easy-to-grow plant? You’re not alone. Contrary to popular belief, cherry tomatoes can be a challenge to grow. But don’t worry, I went through the hassle myself, so you do not have to! The secret to successfully growing your own…
I have seen countless beginner home gardeners mistakenly believe that all cherry tomato plants are low-growing and bushy. But this isn’t entirely true. Some can grow to a towering 10 feet (3 m). So if you have little space to work with, familiarize yourself with these bush tomatoes—from grape to beefsteak tomatoes! The best bush…
People who live in small apartments and condos are often discouraged from growing edible plants at home. But, in reality, numerous smaller tomato varieties are perfect for growing in small spaces—even a windowsill or windowbox will do! Ideal tomato varieties to grow on windowsills are I’d like to point out that not all determinate tomatoes…
Every rose has its thorns—or at least that’s how the song by Poison goes. But what are they really for? Is their only purpose to give gardeners scratches and cuts here and there? Or is there actually more to their prickly nature than most people are aware of? The “thorns” on rose stems are technically…
Crocuses are one of the world’s most popular flowers, and not just because you can harvest saffron from them. As resilient as these blooms are though, they’re not indestructible. There are multiple reasons why your crocus plants may have wilted, and it’s not always easy identifying them. Here’s a quick and easy guide for you…