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Elizabeth Cramer

A pile of freshly harvested root crops, showcasing how to grow wasabi

Vegetables

How To Plant, Grow, and Care for Wasabi

Knowing how to grow wasabi gives you an endless supply of this zingy Japanese condiment. Although rewarding, this semi-aquatic plant is tricky to grow and needs the right conditions and care. Elizabeth Cramer will explain everything it needs.

Multiple balsam pear fruits dangling from the vine, looking to be supported by a trellis with long vines and broad serrated leaves

Vegetables

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Balsam Pear

Balsam pear is popularly known as bitter melon, but in the US it can be invasive. Gardener's need to be careful with where they grow this plant and how they care for it. But with careful management, you can grow this crazy food vine in your own garden.

A shot of a process on how to soak seeds before planting

Seeds

Should You Soak Seeds Before Planting?

If you're new to seed sowing, you may wonder whether you should you soak seeds before planting. We discuss why this is done, whether it should be done, and if there's other methods that will work.

Growing Mizuna appearing to have feathery green leaves planted directly in dark brown soil in an area with abundant sunlight

Vegetables

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Mizuna

Growing mizuna to add to salads, soups, or stir-fries is incredibly easy. With a few seeds and some extra room in your garden beds, you can grow plenty of these delicious leaves to harvest. Our complete growing guide provides you with our top tips!