Gardenig in Russia. Tips & Guides

Most people outside of Scandinavia and Russia have their first experience with lingonberries in the form of jam or jelly, a far cry from growing their own.I know lots of people who initially stumbled onto the stuff when they picked up a jar at that h

In this article, we’ll explore some of the Best Tomatoes For Sandwiches and provide tips for growing them in your own garden.

Let’s explore the origins of these flavorful nuts and discover the fascinating history behind them. From the ancient pine forests of the Mediterranean to the modern-day harvests in Asia and North America, let’s uncover the story of “Where do Pine Nuts Come From?“

It’s that lovely time of year when I go into the garden each evening and pick a positively Mediterranean selection of vegetables. Tomatoes, basil, courgettes, annelino giallo beans (lovely curving yellow beans from seeds of italy) and a first this week, some Padron peppers. They are also known as Russian Roulette peppers because (according to different sources) one in 10, 20 or 30 is exceedingly hot.  My mistake was letting them grow quite large – they should be picked when only about  3-5cm long at which point it is only the occasional one that will blow your head off.  

A United Nations of Tomatoes Picking this lovely selection of tomatoes from the greenhouse it occurred to me that  the days are long gone when we just grew British varieties like Ailsa Craig and Moneymaker – here we have American Brandywine, Italian Costoluto de Fiorentino and Russian Black Krim – they all have superb flavour and will look wonderful combined in a salad.

The latest issue of Gardening Which includes trials carried out re-using growbags and potting compost. These achieved

Greatness shouldn’t be rushed, especially when it’s found in the form of a delicious apple.So it’s definitely a major bummer wh

There’s nothing like eating warm spaghetti squash on a cold winter night. In fact, spaghetti noodles are where the spaghetti squash got its name.The flesh of the fruit looks a lot like stringy pasta and it is regard

Do you know about Plants that Grow Big and Huge Flowers? Here’s an exclusive list of the world’s largest blooms!

Companion planting is an efficient way to boost the growth, health, and taste of the plants by growing them side by side. Planting delicious herbs together can also help in keeping your herb garden smelling incredible and give you a steady supply of herbs at home. Let’s have a look at the best Herbs You Should Grow Side by Side.

While most of the gardeners have common flowers, you could grow something different and exciting in your yard! Here are some of the rare and Best Russian Flowers that you can try your hands on!

Beautify your porch and balconies with these stunning DIY Railing Planter Ideas displaying your favorite plants and flowers in style!

We all have those spots in the garden that defy our attempts to cultivate them. And that’s where junipers come in.These evergreen shrubs are the ones that we perpetually

Speaking as an American who hasn’t left the continent, I think Norway is really, really cool. Not just because of Vikings and fjords, but also for what the nation has contributed to botany as a whole.We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If

You take the amber waves of grain. I think the most beautiful farm view in America is a glorious field of blooming black oil sunflowers.This variety of Helianthus annuus, the common sunflowe

I’ve never forgotten the joy of seeing tiny purple, white, and yellow ‘Johnny-jump-ups’ popping up through the soil in the springtime.We had a clump of pansies in

A delightful and easy herb to grow for the kitchen garden, French tarragon has an appealing flavor similar to sweet anise and licorice.It makes a fast-growing and attractive plant in containers or herb bord

I’m spellbound by salvias. Several members of the Lamiaceae family dwell in my gardens.Of course, I grow common sage for

If you love butterflies, there are some wonderful blooming plants that can invite them into your garden. Here’s a list of such pretty Flowers that Attract Butterflies for you to start with!

While Black and White Sunflower Varieties are not as common as the traditional yellow sunflowers, these unique colors offer a striking contrast in any garden or floral arrangement! Let’s have a look at the best ones!

Are you one of today’s harried urban gardeners, with less time to putter but more need to relax? Feel married to your lawn most of the year, but not particularly happy with the high-maintenance ol’ gal?Time-consuming demands on today’s busy homeowners don’t le

One of the oldest medicinal plants used by people, anise (Pimpinella anisum) is a powerhouse of therapeutic uses.Belonging to the Apiaceae family,

When Ihor Mistiuk learned of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on Feb 23, 2022, he didn’t panic. He was concerned, of course. But he tried to stay calm. 

Curious if you can eat kale that has turned yellow? Let’s find out!A popular member of the cabbage family

I am always looking for ways to gain the maximum benefit from the plants I grow.When I think about what species to welcome in

Most of us have tasted horseradish (Armoracia rusticana) and appreciated its sinus-clearing and deliciously flavorful bite, but has it ever occurred to you to grow it?How fun would it be to mix up a batch of

Chervil, Anthriscus cerefolium, is a tasty annual herb that thrives in those cool, shady areas where other plants fail to thrive.It has a unique, peppery, sweet flavor

There’s a house on my street with a large Japanese tree lilac (Syringa reticulata) growing in the middle of the yard.It produces the most beautiful clusters of fragrant, cream-co

Previously known as Perovskia atriplicifolia, Russian sage was recently renamed Salvia yangii, and like rosemary which was also recently reclassified, is now regarded as a member of the Salvia genus.Added to the genus in 2017, this mint family pla

If you’re looking for a sweet and tender variety of kale for your garden, look no further than ‘Red Russian.’This heirloom variety has large leaves that are softer than other varieties, making it a

Growing lettuce is a lot like getting along with people. You want to be careful not to expect too much, without expecting too little, either.Some gardeners want this cool-season vegetable to keep