Red roses are the ultimate flower that symbolizes love, perfect for special occasions like first dates and Valentine’s. But if your date or partner prefers something more unique—just like mine—there are plenty of other colorful flowers you can choose from. Create a one-of-a-kind bouquet to express your affection for your special someone without saying a…
Potatoes are the world’s number one vegetable—they’re one of my favorites too! While there are over 3,000 potato varieties available, they all go through the same growth cycles. By becoming familiar with these stages, you’ll be able to provide better care and grow the best potatoes! Potato development involves 1) sprout development, 2) vegetative growth,…
Crop rotation has been in practice for so long, even the Roman Empire had its own system. Additionally, potatoes are one of the world’s most important crops, so I think that they deserve a good crop rotation system. With just a little planning, you’ll grow healthy potatoes with large yields every year! Potato crops can…
Over 300 million tons of potatoes are harvested and consumed worldwide each year. I can think of numerous recipes I can add them to, from fries to stews! Many of us view and use potatoes as vegetables. But what if I told you that potato plants produce fruits? Potatoes are botanically known as vegetables. Because…
Terrariums aren’t the easiest thing to care for. Especially if they’re filled with cacti rather than typical terrarium plants. Experience is often said to be the best mentor, but this guide will help make your journey easier! Cacti terrariums require 1) to be open and ideally of 6inchs in diameter or larger, 2) well-draining soil,…
Living in a hot and dry region, I’m most familiar with terra cotta pots that have single drainage holes at the bottom. A few years back, however, I came across interesting clay containers with holes on the side. At first, I was puzzled, but now that I know what they’re and why the holes are…