Celery has been shown to benefit from the nearby planting of several other vegetables and herbs. Cauliflower, for example, has been shown to enhance the vegetative production of celery and cauliflower is known to ward off celery rust. While scientific support is scarce, celery and bush beans have long been thought to be of mutual benefit to one another and are cited in many gardening books as good companion plants. Finally, aromatic herbs like thyme and rosemary offer widespread protection against insect pests which may threaten celery plants.
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When it comes to natural pest control, most of us default to the same strategies: row covers, companion plants, pest traps, and as a last resort—sprays. But what if the better place to start was the plant? This week we're discussing how plants defend themselves and how we can utilize nutrition to give them a fighting chance against pests.
It was good while it lasted, but now your spinach seems ready to move on with its life. No worries, there are plenty of heat-tolerant spinach alternatives happy to step in and pick up where your spinach left off. In this week's article, we're going to introduce some of our favorites.
Transplanting—it's a stressful time for tomato plants and a busy one for gardeners. This week we're sharing a trick we use to eliminate the need for frequent watering after transplanting. Join us as we share the details on this proven, time-saving technique.
