Scallions are a type of onion, but they have a milder taste with a little bit more bite. They can be eaten raw in salads and on sandwiches, cooked in stir-fries and other dishes, or they can be used as an ingredient for flavor. If you’re looking to grow scallions at your home garden this … Read more
I’m sure you’ve heard this question before. I know that when my mom and dad were growing up, they had a garden with green onions every year. They would never throw one away, and it seemed like the onion was always regrowing in their garden! But does an onion really grow back? The answer is … Read more
Spring is a time for renewal and growth. The air becomes crisp, the flowers start to bloom, and we get out of our winter hibernation in anticipation of summer! With the change in season comes new opportunities for gardening. Whether you are just starting or have been doing it all your life, there are plenty … Read more
Why are my pepper plants turning yellow? There are many reasons that this may happen. Some of the most common causes are nitrogen deficiency, watering stress, cold weather, or lack of sunlight. In this blog post, we will go over how to identify each cause and what you can do to fix it! Nitrogen deficiency … Read more
How to winterize geranium flowers Pelargonium hortorum, P. Domesticum, also known as geraniums, is a perennial plant that tends to grow well in zone 10 and 11. However they need a bit of help when it comes to the colder times of the year, that’s why it’s good to learn how to winter geranium plants … Read more
Alright, So your sold. You want to get into hydroponics! Now what?! Actually, this question is a very common roadblock people will run into when starting out. What can you grow in hydroponics? What should I start growing? I’ve got the equipment, so what now? A few factors need to be assessed before we can … Read more
Let’s learn how to grow basil in winter. Why? Simple! Because dry basil isn’t nearly as good of course! That’s probably all you have left in your pantry during winter right? So, let’s grow it instead! But doesn’t basil hate the cold weather? Yeah, basil does. Like most herbs, basil thrives in a sunny warm … Read more
A great addition to your container garden is Arugula. It’s high in Calcium, Potassium, Folate, vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin A, and tons of fiber, phytochemicals, carbohydrates and it’s low in sugar. So why wouldn’t you want to give it a try? Let’s learn how to grow arugula! With a peppery punch, Arugula is an … Read more
At PrettyFrugal, We know money doesn’t grow on trees, And That holds true for this next plant we wish to discuss. Although, Just because money may not grow directly off a tree it can certainly bring good luck and fortune to have a money tree. Find out why below! Welcome to this full money tree … Read more
This being a frugal container gardening and preservation website, It just wouldn’t sit right with me to go and tell you to buy store bought ginger root. No, it’s expensive, and not always as fresh as they claim. So instead I’m going to teach you how to grow ginger root indoors because, well, that’s what … Read more