Blackcurrants might be the most underrated fruit in the home garden. They are easy to establish, … How to Grow Blackcurrants (Ribes nigrum): Complete GuideRead more
How to Grow Grapes (Vitis vinifera): Complete Guide
Most people assume grapes are something you need a vineyard for. A warm climate, acres … How to Grow Grapes (Vitis vinifera): Complete GuideRead more
How to Grow Oak Trees (Quercus spp.): A Practical Guide
Stand under a fully grown oak tree and try to count how many living things depend … How to Grow Oak Trees (Quercus spp.): A Practical GuideRead more
How to Grow Apple Trees (Malus domestica): Complete Guide
My neighbour once asked me why his apple tree had been growing for six years … How to Grow Apple Trees (Malus domestica): Complete GuideRead more
Root Rot in Plants: How to Identify It, Fix It, and Stop It Happening Again
The most common question I get about houseplants goes something like this. My plant … Root Rot in Plants: How to Identify It, Fix It, and Stop It Happening AgainRead more
Spider Mites on Plants: How to Identify, Treat, and Stop Them Coming Back.
A colleague sent me a photo of her pothos once. The leaves looked pale and … Spider Mites on Plants: How to Identify, Treat, and Stop Them Coming Back.Read more
How Light Color Affects Plant Growth: A DIY Experiment
Not all light is equal for plants. A plant sitting under a yellow incandescent bulb … How Light Color Affects Plant Growth: A DIY ExperimentRead more
Does Music Affect Plant Growth? A DIY Experiment You Can Run at Home
This is one of those questions that sounds unscientific until you look at the biology … Does Music Affect Plant Growth? A DIY Experiment You Can Run at HomeRead more
DIY Seed Germination Experiment: What Makes Seeds Sprout Faster?
Seeds are one of the most underestimated things in plant biology. A dry seed sitting in … DIY Seed Germination Experiment: What Makes Seeds Sprout Faster?Read more
How to Grow Plants Without Soil: A Simple Science Experiment You Can Do at Home
Soil is not what feeds plants. Water is. I know that sounds wrong at first. … How to Grow Plants Without Soil: A Simple Science Experiment You Can Do at HomeRead more