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How to Grow Onions from Onions at Home
Edible gardening expert Erin Hostetler explains how to plant and grow your very own onion plantsOnions are as simple to grow as they are delicious to eat in a variety of dishes. And, as long as you have another onion on ...
How to
Grow Potatoes
Potatoes are a nutritious and delicious starchy tuber, and they're a source of potassium, fiber, protein, vitamins C and B6, and iron. There are lots of ways you can eat potatoes, but they always taste best when they're ...
How to Prune Tomato Plants for Optimal Health & Yield
Plus, the benefits of trimming tomato plantsPruning is an important part of keeping your tomato plant productive and healthy, and fortunately, it’s super easy to get started! In this article, we’re providing the ulti...
How to
Plant the Three Sisters
The three sisters is a traditional form of companion gardening first developed by Native Americans. By planting corn, beans, and squash together, you can reduce pests and disease while increasing the bounty of your crop....
How to
Chit Potatoes
If you're new to growing potatoes or just want a larger crop, you should chit your potatoes before planting them. Chitting potatoes forces them to sprout a few weeks before you plant them. This speeds up the growing proc...
How to Use Your iPhone Camera to Identify Plants & Flowers
Look up the name of plants with just a photo Have you ever encountered a cool or interesting plant and weren't sure how to figure out what it is? If you have an iPhone, you're in luck—you can easily identify plants fro...
Pruning Young & Mature Pear Trees: A Beginner’s Guide
Edible gardening expert Erin Hostetler explains when and how to trim your pear trees’ branchesPruning your pear tree every year helps promote growth and fruit production, keep it healthy and resistant to pests and dise...
How to
Prune Grape Vines
Achieve the perfect grape harvest by pruning your vine correctly Grape vines need heavy pruning each year. All heavy pruning should be done while the plants are in a state of dormancy, but additional light pruning may al...
How to Get Strawberry Seeds & Grow a Strawberry Plant
Edible gardening expert Erin Hostetler shares tips for getting strawberry seeds to sproutStrawberries are perennial plants that grow sweet, delicious fruits year after year. These plants are low maintenance and super eas...
How to
Sprout Mung Beans
Mung bean sprouts are a common ingredient in Asian stir frys and provide a crisp, healthy addition to any meal. In the supermarket, you'll often find them labeled more generally as “bean sprouts.” There’s no need t...
How to
Prune Thyme
When growing thyme, you need to regularly prune it throughout the years in order to promote a good shape of the herb and encourage continual growth. Thyme that has become overgrown due to a lack of pruning will be very w...
How to
Grow Cardamom
Cardamom is one of the most expensive and unique spices in the world. If you live in a very warm, humid climate (or in US Department of Agriculture zones 10 to 12), you can grow your own cardamom plant. Plant a few carda...
Easy Ways to Grow Plant Cuttings in Water or Soil for Propagation
Gardening expert Erin Hostetler explains how to grow new plants from clippingsNot all plants have to be grown from a seed. If you have an existing plant that you like, you can grow a new plant from one of its branches. G...
How to
Care for a Hibiscus Plant
Hibiscus plants are tropical shrubs known for their large, colorful blooms. They enjoy warm temperatures and usually will not survive a frost -- if your climate is on the cool side, grow hibiscus plants indoors in conta...
Everything to Know About Pruning a Potted Avocado Tree
Plus, discover the best time of year to prune your avocadoPotted avocado trees can get tall and lanky as they mature, but proper pruning can help them maintain a compact shape that’s suitable for indoors or out. WikiHo...
How to
Prune Strawberries
Pruning your strawberry plants regularly is important to create conditions that encourage sunlight absorption and minimize wasted energy. By following basic pruning practices and learning how to trim your plants, they wi...
How to
Eat Honeysuckle
Eating the nectar out of honeysuckle flowers is a long-standing summer tradition, particularly for kids. To get to the nectar, you pull on the stem at the bottom of the flower. This draws out the style, which creates a b...
How to
Grow Cucumbers in Pots
Cucumbers can be tricky to grow in pots since they require a lot of vertical space. It can be done, however, if you select a bush variety instead of a climbing variety or you provide room for the cucumber to spread out ...
How to
Harvest Aloe
Aloe is easy to grow and harvest. Just cut an aloe leaf at the base of the plant and drain it of aloin -- the sticky, bitter sap inside. Then, using a sharp knife, strip the skin off the leaf. You’ll have a fresh, b...
How to
Grow Kumquat
Grow kumquats and harvest your own sweet and sour fruit Kumquats are small citrus fruits known for their edible skin and their tart flavor. The trees can be grown just as easily indoors as they can outdoors. You can grow...
