Vegetables
Growing strawberries without a single scoop of soil sounds strange at first. But that’s exactly how hydroponic strawberries work. Instead of soil, the roots sit in a nutrient-rich water solution. This water carries everything the plant needs to grow and produce fruit. This growing method is gaining ground fast. Indoor
Botanically, a pepper has more in common with a strawberry’s cousin than with a carrot. It’s a fruit, and by the strictest scientific definition, it’s a berry. Your grocery store, your favorite recipe site, and every cooking show on TV
The best okra companion plants are basil, peppers, beans, marigolds, radishes, and cucumbers. They repel pests, add nutrients, or make good use of the shade okra casts. Skip squash, sweet potatoes, and broccoli near okra, since they compete for nutrients
Your tomato plants looked great at planting time. Now they are flopping over, and fruit is sitting on wet soil. I grew my first tomato at 12, and I let it sprawl wherever it wanted. The harvest was disappointing, and
