Last spring, my neighbor Tom stood in his backyard staring at his two tomato plants with the kind of frustration only a gardener understands. Both plants were loaded with bright yellow flowers—dozens of them. But … Read more
My neighbor Ray grew a beautiful Kent mango tree in his backyard in South Florida. Big canopy, healthy leaves, loaded with fruit every July. But for two years straight, he’d wait until the mangoes turned … Read more
Growing your own fruits and vegetables at home can be a rewarding and educational experience. For those interested in home farming, it’s important to plan ahead by carefully choosing which crops to plant and preparing … Read more
Dragon fruit is a tropical vine grown for its exotic pink, red, or white fruits. Also known as pitaya or pitahaya, it is native to Central America and northern South America. The bright pink dragon … Read more
Companion planting in Garden Companion planting is a key organic gardening technique. It involves sowing certain plants together to benefit from their natural interactions. Citrus trees, like lemon trees, benefit from companion planting. It can … Read more