Free: 10 printable herb info cards
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Herb care · Beginner · 9 min read2019
How to identify white, yellow and fuzzy mold on houseplant soil, remove it safely, and change your watering and airflow so it does not return.
Herb care · Beginner · 5 min read2019
Why herbs bolt and run to seed, which ones are most prone to it, and how temperature, light and regular harvesting keep plants leafy for longer.
Herb care · Beginner · 8 min read2019
Most indoor herbs die from too much water or too little light. Start from the symptom you can see, then work through the eight causes and their fixes.
Soil & Fertilization · Enthusiast · 19 min read2019
How to compost at home whatever your space: tumblers, worm bins and bokashi compared, what to add, what to avoid, and how to tell when it is ready.
Microgreens · Beginner · 6 min read2019
Microgreens and sprouts are not the same thing. How each is grown, how they differ in nutrition, flavour and safety, and which is worth your time.
Microgreens · Beginner · 11 min read2019
A hands-on Hamama microgreen kit review: how the seed quilts work, what actually grew, how long it took, and whether the kit is worth the price.
Soil & Fertilization · Expert · 6 min read2019
What vermiculite is, what it does for water retention and aeration, whether it is safe to handle, and how it compares with perlite in a mix.
Soil & Fertilization · Beginner · 7 min read2019
What coconut coir is, how it is made, and how it compares with peat moss as a growing medium: water retention, pH, drainage and when to use it.
Soil & Fertilization · Enthusiast · 7 min read2019
What perlite is, how it is made and what it is good for: drainage, aeration, seed starting and hydroponics, plus how it compares to vermiculite.
Herb care · Beginner · 7 min read2019
Growing oregano indoors: its history and culinary uses, plus the light, lean soil and careful watering that concentrate its flavour in a pot.
Soil & Fertilization · Beginner · 8 min read2019
What peat moss is, how it is harvested and what it does in a growing mix, plus an honest comparison with coconut coir on cost and sustainability.
Herb care · Enthusiast · 10 min read2019
Eleven ways to preserve fresh herbs without drying them, from freezing in oil and making pesto to herb butter, salts, vinegars and syrups.
Vegetables · Beginner · 7 min read2019
How to grow fresh lettuce indoors, covering four common types, the light and water each needs, and how to cut loose-leaf varieties repeatedly.
Tools & Equipment · Beginner · 7 min read2019
Seven ways to keep indoor plants watered while you are away, from wicking and watering globes to self-watering setups, and how long each one lasts.
Herb care · Enthusiast · 6 min read2019
How to grow sage indoors: the supplies you need, propagation methods, when to harvest, and how to store your bounty for cooking later.
The best growing media for indoor herbs compared: potting soil, peat moss, coconut coir, perlite and vermiculite, and when to use each one.
How much light indoor herbs actually need, how to read a window exposure, and how to choose and position a grow light when sunlight is not enough.
Soil & Fertilization · Expert · 10 min read2019
Every method for sterilizing soil at home: oven, microwave, steam and solarization, with temperatures, timings and when each one is worth doing.
