Fruit & Vegetable Gardening

What’s Eating My Raspberry Leaves? Identifying and Preventing Raspberry Leaf Damage

If you’ve ever tasted a juicy raspberry straight from the vine, you know there’s nothing quite like it. As gardeners, we want to protect that little piece of paradise by keeping our raspberry plants healthy. This means learning how to identify and treat pests and diseases that can harm our plants. *This article contains affiliate … Read more

The Complete Life Cycle of a Cactus Plant

Discover how to nurture resilient cacti from seed to bloom and enjoy their beauty for years to come! Cactus seeds are particular about their germination conditions. They thrive in temperatures ranging from 70°F to 85°F (21°C to 29°C), need consistent moisture without waterlogging, and have varying light requirements—some prefer light, while others thrive in darkness. … Read more

Does Rhubarb Like Coffee Grounds? Understanding the Effects for Better Growth

With a passion for growing installed at an early age, I have always been happiest outdoors in nature. After training as a professional gardener and horticultural therapist, I currently run horticultural therapy and community kitchen gardens in the UK, helping others access the many physical and mental health benefits of growing vegetables, fruit and plants. … Read more