Ida

about 3 years ago

NEW! I’ll be writing about some herbs the following weeks 😃🪴 first out: Mentha spicata (Spearmint) Description: Spearmint is a perennial herb known for its rapid growth, serrated green leaves, and slender spikes of pink or lavender flowers. It typically reaches heights of up to 2 feet/60 cm. Its leaves emit a refreshing scent when crushed. Taste: Spearmint offers a mild, sweet flavor with a subtle cooling sensation, making it a popular choice for culinary purposes. History: Spearmint has a rich history that dates back to ancient times. It is believed to have originated in the Mediterranean region and has been cultivated and used for thousands of years. The ancient Greeks and Romans highly valued spearmint for its culinary and medicinal properties. It was commonly used to flavor sauces, beverages, and desserts, and also served as a remedy for various ailments, including digestive issues. Throughout history, spearmint has been utilized in various cultures for its soothing properties. It has been used to make herbal teas, often consumed to alleviate nausea, indigestion, and headaches. Scientific Finds: Scientifically, spearmint has been found to contain compounds like menthol, which contributes to its refreshing taste and aroma. Menthol has been researched for its potential analgesic (pain-relieving) and anti-inflammatory properties. Spearmint also contains antioxidants, which may help protect cells from oxidative damage. Care: - Sunlight: Thrives in 6h hours of sunlight daily. - Soil: Plant in well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral soil. - Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. - Pruning: If you regularly trim it you'll encourage bushier growth. - Want Mint all over the place? Grow it directly in the ground, otherwise grow it in a container to keep it from taking over. Uses: Spearmint enhances salads, beverages, and desserts. It's perfect for mojitos, teas, and as a natural insect repellent in gardens. What are you using it for? 😃🌿

Rebecca

about 3 years ago

So I have had this tomato plant for 18 days now and it has been doing very good but recently the leaves seem to be drooping downwards… could I get some advice please? I’m not sure what’s wrong with it and I would hate for it to die. (The window picture was taken about a week ago and the pic of it on the table is present day.)

kate🪴

about 3 years ago

i started growing strawberries in my out side window pot this summer, how can i help keep them alive when it starts to cool down?

help! i am new to herbs… is this thyme dead? did i kill it? how do i fix it?

Stonehawk

about 3 years ago

This summer great for growing! Also great for growing MITES! My garden is a rehabbed farm. I have to fight to keep it natural. This Thursday I have help! 1500 lady bugs to kick start the population as we have none! Lady bugs are your best friend in organic gardening and dirt cheap help!

Can someone tell me how to help my watermelons? I planted a smaller variety like icebox or sugar babies and they start to gro but then begin to turn black and fall off the plant after only getting about the size of a quarter anyone have any ideas? I also have beef steak tomatoes that keep rotting on the bottom of the fruit before even getting to their full size and turning. Does anyone have any advice for me on either? I’ve already lost our cucumber plants this year to powdery mildew I’d hate to lose more plants!

Muttonchops

about 3 years ago

Does anyone know why my blueberries are turning yellow/brown?

Today my parents are coming to my house and i am taking them to Walmart to buy stuff for their garden comment your favorite fertilizer

Does anybody know how to grow wheat

I can never get cucumbers to grow how do you grow cucumbers from seed I need help

I can never get tomatoes to grow when i start seeds they always don’t have any leaves and the only ones that sprout are the ones that are in the middle I need help

Rebecca

about 3 years ago

Heyo! This is my new tomato plant I planted about a week ago. It’s doing good as you can see all three seeds I planted have sprouted. I was just curious if I need to separate them eventually? Really any advice for them would be great thank you!

Sam

about 3 years ago

👋, has anyone ever gotten Armyworms on their tomato plants? I came outside today to realize a huge amount of them hurting my tomato branches. Any advice? I’m panicking. They’re getting all my maters 😢

Too heavy or Squirrels? I noticed my tomato plant was missing this morning, as I peered over the ledge I could see it laying on the ground 2 stories below. After looking around I also found the single tomato in the grass. I’m curious if I could’ve avoided this with squirrel detergents or if my plant was too too heavy and blew over? -watered fully yesterday - less than 10 mph winds last night (haven’t had a problem before) - my palm tree palm recent was dug thru by a squirrel 2 days ago on my patio Could I have avoided this? How so? can I save my plant?

Samia

about 3 years ago

MY MINT IS RANDOMLY DYING!! When I first planted it it was thriving and growing so fast. Then suddenly I noticed it started drooping and the leaves were folding over. Now all the leaves have browned or already fallen off. And the roots appear to be lifting out of the soil?? I planted it in a container on my balcony. Does anyone know why this is happening and how to fix it? It looks burnt and there was a heat wave but the soil is wet bc we've had so much downpour the past few weeks before the heat wave. Thanks in advance!

I have my strawberry plants rooted, but I want to add more soil and not mess up the root system and as you know you can’t cover the top of the root systems so how would I add soil underneath???

Before I start spraying this: does any one know how it affects the plants right off the back without me having to spray a small area and waiting? I have zucchini plants, strawberries, watermelons, broccoli and potato plants and bell pepper

⚠️EMERGENCY⚠️ So today I went to go water my plants and the squirrels are eating all of my sprouts. 2 of them have missing tops and the other one is completely gone. I’ve been struggling with them for a while and I desperately need help. Does anyone have any advice for home recipes for repellent or anything?! I need help anything will do,

I don’t have much of a green thumb but have always grown herbs in pots. I’ve had basil plants as big as bushes in the past but ever since I moved to central California I haven’t been able to get Basil to grow! I had it with other herbs in a sunny northeast facing window and it was dying so I moved it outside thinking sunlight was the issue. Now it looks like this! 😩 any suggestions appreciated!!

chloslaw

about 3 years ago

picked my first roma tomato from my first ever garden :’)