We may not like the hotter summer in hardiness zone 10, but boy do a lot of your favorite vegetables and fruits do! But why not mix things up a bit and add in some new perennial plants into your…
10 Unique Perennial Vegetables For Zone 9
The warm and long growing seasons of those living in hardiness zone 9 and above is something to envy, especially if you live in temperate climates. But if you’re a little bored with your usual vegetables, I’ve some fascinating ones…
Everything You Need to Know About Torch Ginger
We know of the common ginger root, often used to spice up a dish. But did you know there’s a type of ginger known for its humongous flowers AND edible buds? Meet the one and only Torch Ginger! Torch Ginger…
20 Best Perennial Vegetables to Grow in Zone 5 Easily
There’s nothing better than having a garden of fresh vegetables that come back every year. But when you live in temperate areas like hardiness zone 5, most veggies refuse to thrive in the short growing season. If you’ve been having…
Will 36 Degrees Fahrenheit Hurt Your Plant?
Sudden cold spells can’t be helped when you live in the northern hemisphere. Especially when the thermometer hits the 36-degree mark and frost may or may not appear. But will this low temperature hurt your plants? As a general rule,…