Whether you are making sandwiches or cooking steak, tomatoes are a must-have. However, not all tomatoes are rich-flavored. With artificially crossed varieties being introduced in the market, it is high time you should start growing heirloom varieties in your garden. So, do you want to grow the oldest tomato variety? Here are the 15 oldest […]
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Pine-Sol is a cleaning product, but it has more purposes. Did you know that it can keep insects away? In this article, I will tell you everything about it. Does Pine-Sol Keep Wasps Away? Pine-Sol is effective in keeping wasps away, as these insects hate the scent of pine oil. To deter wasps, mix 80%
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Jalapeños are popular peppers, but have you ever wondered how big their plants are? In this post, you will find out how tall the jalapeño plants get, what the highest jalapeño varieties are, and how fast they grow! How Tall Do Jalapeño Plants Grow? Jalapeños are usually 18-24 inches (25-60 cm) tall. Bigger varieties reach
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Propagator lids are great things, but do you know when to remove them? In this article, you will find it out, and I’ll tell you what will happen if you remove them too early, or too late. What’s the Role of a Propagator? The role of a propagator is to help the seeds germinate faster
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Rhubarb cultivation and harvesting are both simple processes, manageable for home gardeners. Though, I do agree, that harvesting may be confusing to beginners. I often hear from first-time growers, “Can I harvest rhubarb in September?” I would say yes, but there are nuances to this answer. In this guide, I’ll address all your queries about
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One of the many questions I receive from fellow gardeners is, “why do cucumbers turn yellow?” or, “are orange cucumbers safe to eat?” The confusion is valid because you grow this vegetable hoping to get long, beautiful green cucumbers. But all you see are deformed orangish-hued balls. So, why does that happen, and can you
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Growing tomatoes in pots isn’t hard, but you need to know how to do it properly. There are many overlooked things online on this topic, so today, I will explain to you, for example how deep pots for tomatoes need to be, whether is 5-gallon bucket enough for tomatoes, and many more questions. 1. Do
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So, you’ve noticed a purple flower that closes at night, and you want to identify it? In this article, you will find the most common purple flowers closing at night, and learn more about them Why Do Some Flowers Close at Night? Most flowers don’t close at night, but some do. They do it, because
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Is there a non-chemical, cheap way to kill hornworms that reside on your tomato plant? Some people say that soapy water is the solution, but is it true? Let’s find it out! Will Soapy Water Kill Hornworms? Applying soapy water is one of the best ways to kill hornworms on tomato plants. To get rid
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So, you have noticed mushrooms in a strawberry patch? In this article, you will learn everything about this issue, and I will explain to you what you should do with that. Why Did Mushrooms Appear in Your Strawberry Patch? Mushrooms appear in your strawberry patch because the soil is well-fertilized and full of nutrients, which
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