Growing Food

If you’ve been gardening long enough, you already know plants have personalities. Some are generous, some are dramatic, and some are downright territorial. And honestly, half of the issues people blame on “bad soil” or “too much sun” often come down to one super simple thing: You planted the wrong neighbors together. Plants interact underground […]

Fall gardening doesn’t mean you have to say goodbye to fresh food. In fact, I kinda love container gardening in autumn — fewer bugs, fewer weeds, and way less bending. If you’ve got a balcony, patio, or just a sunny corner, you can grow a surprising amount of food before winter hits. These veggies don’t

Is Avocado a Fruit or Vegetable? Okay, so here’s the big question: is avocado a fruit or a vegetable? I used to just call it “that green thing that goes on toast,” but turns out, there’s an actual answer — and it’s not as simple as you think. Let’s break it down in the easiest

Apply Yogurt to Citrus Trees for More Flowers and Fruits I know it sounds a little wild—feeding yogurt to your lemon or orange tree—but hear me out. A friend once told me her grandma swore by pouring diluted yogurt around her potted lemon tree, and at first I laughed. Then I tried it myself. Within

Have you ever bitten into a juicy mango and thought, “Wow, this is the best fruit ever”? You’re not alone! Mangoes are often called the “king of fruits,” and for good reason. They’re sweet, juicy, refreshing, and full of tropical flavor. But did you know there are over 1,000 types of mangoes in the world?