If you live in a concrete jungle or if you have a small area, chances are you feel discouraged to pursue gardening as a hobby. Thankfully, there are many crops that thrive in pots. And if you love hot and spicy food, one of the perfect options for container gardening is the jalapeno. Please read on if you want to learn more about growing jalapenos in pots.
A Reishi mushroom is among the fungi that are easy to grow. It is popular for its many health benefits. However, this mushroom is not delicious. It is also tough and hard when dried. Because of this, Reishi is not commonly eaten or added to dishes, unlike many other types of edible mushrooms. Instead, many people make into tea. If you are wondering how to make Reishi tea, I will show you how.
Many people are asking, which is better between the two: soil vs hydro. Some gardeners prefer a simple gardening style which is planting using soil, while others prefer to invest on hydroponics because of its potential. If you are not sure which one to choose, this article will help answer your question.
Morel mushroom is a delicious but expensive treat. Some people grow morel for personal consumption whole others do it for business. But what many people do not know is that morel hunting is a popular activity for those who love eating this kind of mushroom. Morels are widely available in many parts of the country during the springtime which is their typical growing season. In this article, I will help you identify the best place to find morel mushrooms.
We have previously discussed what a potting soil(Potting mix) is and how it is different from garden soil. You cannot use an ordinary garden soil for potting plants. However, can you do the reverse? Is it possible to use a potting soil in the ground? This is a very interesting topic which many gardeners are curious about.
Silt vs clay. To most people, these two types of soil look very similar. It is more like comparing soil versus dirt. It can be hard to differentiate one from the other. For one, both are considered fine grained. As a gardener, you need to know which soil is silt and which one is clay as it can make a big impact on plant growth. There are basic facts that can help you in identifying silt vs clay.
You know you have a healthy soil but it isn’t growing healthy plants the way you expected it to do. There may be something wrong with the soil, which could be leaching essential nutrients. It’s time to learn more what is leaching in soil, how it happens and how you can possibly prevent it.
Gardeners consider clay soil as bad for growing plants. Clay is soil that contains over 30% of fine clay particles. It is also one of the most difficult conditions to deal with. Clay is slippery and dense when wet and it turns brick solid when dry. It also packs easily, leaving no room for water or air movement. But do you know that there are plants for clay soil with poor drainage? Let’s find out some of the popular ones.
If you are into gardening, one of the most important considerations is the type of soil you have. Different plants grow in different types of soil. In the US, one of the commonly available growing media is the sandy loam. What is sandy loam and how should you deal with it? Those are questions that I will try to address in this article.
If you are a gardener, you might have already heard about peat moss. They do an amazing job for the soil and thus, can improve plant growth. Are you interested to know how to grow peat moss? You’ll be surprised to know they are easy to grow. In this guide, I will tell you more about peat moss and give you tips in making them.
