Fruits & Vegetables
Plant Azaleas in Early Fall
Fall is a great time to plant. First of all, the cooler temperatures make it much more appealing to be…
How to Plant a Terrarium with Summer Rayne, Homestead Brooklyn
Terrariums are beautiful, fun to make and easy to care for. Our favorite Brooklyn plant expert, Summer Rayne Oakes, guides…
Let Mother Nature Help out at Your Next Bar-B-Q
It’s summer time and that means enjoying more time outdoors — until the mosquitoes descend. While flying insects are an…
8 Tips and Tricks for Dwarf Citrus Plants
Citrus trees provide year-round greenery, extraordinarily fragrant flowers and, beautiful, delicious fruit. What plant parent wouldn’t want a baby like…
Feeding Citrus for the Most Fruit
Growing citrus trees in containers indoors is easier than you think. Plus, they’re beautiful are great accent pieces. Their white…
Grow Your Own Popcorn
Everyone loves corn on the cob. It’s a staple of summer picnics and barbeques. Everyone loves popcorn too, but most…
It’s Possible to Grow Citrus from Maine to Florida
Florida and California are known for their fresh oranges and citrus (the area between California and along the Gulf Coast…
Perlite vs. Vermiculite
Perlite or Vermiculite? How do you choose which one to use? For Drainage and Aeration: Choose perlite For Water Retention:…
Growing Food Out of Your Zone
As “The Citrus Guy” in a non-citrus producing area of the country, I appreciate this guest blog opportunity to show…
Ripe for the Picking: Blackberry Harvesting Tips and Recipes
The blackberry is an iconic summer berry and right now they are ripe for the picking. Blackberries, rich with exquisite…
7 Ways to Drink a Strawberry
Summer is in full swing and it is HOT! With the heat, comes sitting on the porch enjoying a nice,…
5 Unusual Containers to Grow Strawberries
There are very few things better than a sweet, juicy strawberry from your garden. Summer and strawberries go hand in…