I still cringe remembering Kia Jade’s TikTok video from last Christmas. Her lush balcony garden turned into crispy plant jerky while she visited family. “I trusted self-watering spikes!” she...

When a plant sprouts from a seed, its first act is to push up what looks like tiny leaves. These aren’t your average foliage—they’re called cotyledons, and they’re the seedling’s survival...

I’ve always loved adding a fiery kick to my meals, but store-bought spices never felt personal enough. That’s why I started growing Capsicum annuum—the vibrant chili peppers you might know as...

I first fell in love with asters during a crisp autumn walk years ago. Their star-shaped blooms popped against golden leaves, and I knew I needed them in my garden. Fast-forward to today: these...

If you’re dreaming of a garden bursting with color, you’re in the right place. I’ve spent years mastering the art of growing these stunning flowers, and I’m here to share everything I’ve...

Meet Artemisia vulgaris, a tough perennial herb with silvery-green leaves and a woodsy scent. Often called common mugwort, this plant thrives in urban spaces and disturbed soils. Its resilience makes...