Growing fig trees in Virginia was a goal of mine. Ever since I tasted my first fresh figs, I've wanted my own fig plants. Here's what I chose to add ...
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If you’ve always wanted to grow your own food but you kill plastic plants, this is the gardening website for you.
Welcome to Home Garden Joy! I’ll teach you how to grow delicious fruit and vegetables, and how to grow and use common herbs for health and wellness. New to gardening? I’ve got you covered with over 1,000 articles on everything from apples to zinnias. So come on in – soon you’ll have a garden to be proud of!
I get it – I really do. You kill plastic plants. Your thumb is black instead of green. If you think you can’t garden, this is the place for you.
My name is Jeanne Grunert and I am the gardener behind Home Garden Joy. When I worked at Martin Viette Nurseries, I heard all the beginning gardeners’ questions. I know how confusing it can be to learn how to garden.
I’m here to make gardening easier so you can grow food you can be proud of: delicious organic vegetables, yummy fruit, and healthy herbs. Let’s get growing!
I learned how to make tomato juice without a juicer out of necessity – when my garden gave me an abundance of tomatoes. There are only so many tomatoes you can eat in a week! When life hands you a ton of tomatoes…make tomato juice. Or at least that’s the motto around here. This year,…
Botanical Name: Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis Light Requirements: Cantaloupes require full sun, which means at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth and fruit production. Soil Requirements: They prefer well-draining, fertile soil with a pH level between 6.0 and 7.0. Sandy loam soils are ideal, as they provide good drainage while retaining…
Making herbal teas is just one fun way to use the dried herbs from your garden. I love knowing that the herbs in my cup of tea are from my own garden. You don’t need any fancy equipment to make your own herbal teas, although purchasing a few things does help. Here’s how to make…
Lemon Balm Plant Profile Botanical Name: Melissa officinalis Lemon balm is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the mint family, Lamiaceae. It’s prized for its bright green, lemon-scented foliage and small white flowers that attract bees and other pollinators. Lemon balm typically grows to a height of about 18 to 24 inches (45 to 60…