Francesco

When you first get into gardening, one of the most common pieces of advice you’ll hear is to plant vegetables in a location that receives around eight hours of sunlight.  And that advice isn’t necessarily wrong, it’s actually true. Many common vegetables thrive with 6 to 8 hours of sunlight daily. Tomatoes, eggplants, cucumbers, squash … Read more

Until a few years ago, I believed flowering plants shouldn’t be touched. I loved seeing their colors in the garden and did everything I could to make the blooms last longer. Several years later, and with much more experience, I found that there are some plants that can actually bloom a second time and that … Read more

Hello Gardeners! The other day, I received an email from a desperate lady telling me that in her garden, many plants were struggling to grow, probably due to poor soil conditions. First, I want to say that it is absolutely normal. Not all soils are the same, and it can happen that you live in … Read more

Watermelon is one of my favorite summer fruits, but it is also among the least planted fruits in home gardens. Most people think it’s a type of fruit that is difficult to grow and needs a lot of space. This is true to some extent, but the good news is you can save space and … Read more

Peonies are among my favorite flowers. I love their stunning, large, and fragrant blooms. However, they have a problem. Their blooming period often feels all too short, and there is just no time to fully enjoy them. Luckily, there are several strategies to help peony blooms last longer in the garden. I use some of … Read more

I’m a huge fan of composting. It has so many positive aspects because it’s a simple way to reduce solid waste, decrease your city’s carbon emissions, and minimize your dependence on landfills. In addition, it’s totally free, and it’s a good way to self-produce a high-quality soil amendment for your beloved plants. If you use … Read more

Summer is finally kicking in, and I am just finishing preparing my garden for the hottest time of the year. Cucumbers, for instance, have become a staple vegetable in my garden (and I think also in many of your gardens) and they are perfect for these months. But even if they are relatively easy to … Read more

Like many of you, I really enjoy growing plants and vegetables, but another thing I love is a lush, healthy lawn just outside my door or in a part of my garden. I can assure you that it really boosts the home appeal and can even improve the whole environment. It provides a comfortable space … Read more

I’ll be honest with you right away, among the countless experiments I’ve done in my garden, I’ve tried growing lemons in containers not once, but twice. And I have to say, compared to the lemon trees I have planted directly in the ground, I ran into way more challenges. Luckily, I eventually managed to get … Read more

Today we are talking about onions. I know, it is not the trendiest plant, actually I always notice a prejudice around it. It may be because of the smell, but many people snub onions and don’t plant them. This is obviously not the case for me! In my kitchen onions are the queen, I use … Read more