There are plenty of benefits to growing microgreens. It’s also easy to grow microgreens, indoors or outdoors. They grow well in garden beds orcontainersand they provide you with a quick harvest. The Spruce / Heidi Kolsky Microgreens may look like cute plants, but before you begin, consider the cons of growing them. What Are Microgreens? Why Grow Your Own Microgreens? The Spruce / K. Dave Kids will enjoy helping and watching them grow, too....

The Spruce / K. Dave Wild morel mushrooms (Morchellaspp.) are beloved for their delicious meaty flavor. Foragers make a tradition out of hunting for morel mushrooms in the spring. The Spruce / K. Dave You may not have success the first season, but that’s due to their unpredictability. Want to learn how to grow morel mushrooms indoors or at home? Here’s how to set yourself up for mushroom growing success....

Moss prefers moisture, shade, and generally acidic soil. However, ensure the threat of frost has passed before selecting a shady area for your plantings. Strengthen transplants by placing a small piece of moss on a scrap oflandscape fabric. The Spruce / Meg MacDonald you might also purchase several varieties of moss from your localgarden storeto use as transplants. Test Your Soil’s Acidity UsepH test stripsto conduct a soil test and gauge the pH level....

Nova Zembla Rhododendron has a reputation for hardiness and grows well even in cold climates. It does best with full to partial sunlight and needs rich, moist soil that has plenty of drainage. Plant this shrub in a location that receives partial shade or full sun. Jean-Pol GRANDMONT / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0 It does best withacidic soil. Water Nova Zembla rhododendron should be watered regularly to ensure that the roots stay moist....

Orach Care Here are the main care requirements for growing beginner-friendly orach: Want more gardening tips? Soil Orach grows well in most soils, provided they are well-draining. However, it prefersloamy soilsthat are organically rich and with an element of moisture-retentiveness. Orest Lyzhechka / Getty Images Orach is also known for being tolerant of high levels of salinity. Water While orach is a reasonablydrought-tolerant plant, insufficient water typically results in bolting....

The Spruce / Leticia Almeida Papaya is not a typicalhouseplantwhich is precisely why you might consider growing one. A single supermarket papaya will yield several hundredblack seeds. Unless pruned, many varieties will reach the ceiling before a year has passed. The Spruce / Letícia Almeida Can You Grow Papaya Inside? Papayas are a great sunny patio plant for summer climates. Temperature and Humidity Papaya plants need quite warm conditions, up to 80 degrees Fahrenheit....

Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to grow parsley yourself, indoors or outside. Here’s everything it’s crucial that you know about caring for it yourself. Want more gardening tips? Svetlana Verbitskaya / Getty Images In hot climates, parsley will do better in a location that receives morning sun and light afternoon shade. Soil These plants thrive in rich, well-draining soils with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0. Amending gardens withcompostbefore planting is recommended....

The Spruce / Heidi Kolsky Pattypan squash is an annual vegetable in the cucumber family. The leaves look like other squash leaves, lobed and somewhat abrasive. Like other summer squash, pattypans are usually planted in the spring with a possible second summer planting. The Spruce / Heidi Kolsky It is best to direct sow the squash in the garden. Selecting a Planting Site Squash is often planted in hills or clusters....

The Spruce / Steven Merkel A mature peach tree is a beautiful addition to any landscape. Why can’t you plant that pit andgrow the same kind of peach? The answer lies in the way peach trees reproduce. The Spruce / Steven Merkel The offspring seed will have characteristics of both parents. Embrace this uncertain outcome as a fun part of the process. Carefully scrub away any fruit that clings to the pit with a dry, soft toothbrush....

The must-haves for growing peas are full sunlight and moist soil. Once the weather begins to warm, your peas will stop producing. Peas take between 60 and 70 days to grow to maturity from seeds. The Spruce / Randi Rhoades You should be able to grow a second pea crop in late summer for a fall harvest. It saves money on potting soiland keeps the container light. If your potting soil doesn’t havefertilizeralready included in its mixture, add in a general, all-purpose formula....

The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova ThePennisetumgenus includes a variety ofornamental grassesknown for their soft, fuzzy flower plumes. Part of thePoaceaefamily, these plants are also commonly referred to as fountain grasses. The individual species include both annual and perennial varieties, ranging in size from large to small. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova The smaller varieties can be kept in containers for a beautiful addition to a patio or entranceway. Their lovely flowers are perfect for cut and dried flower arrangements....

The foliage can burn and the unique coloration of a variegated cultivar may start to fade. Non-variegated cultivars can handle low-light conditions but some bright, early morning sun promotes growth and maximizesvariegation. Make certain the medium is well-draining. The Spruce / Missy Schrott The plant isn’t too fussy about soil but prefers a loose, fertile potting mix. A mix of 2 parts peat and 1 part perlite or sand will do the job....

This slow-growing, woody perennial flowering vine takes about four years to reach blooming and fruiting size. in which case it will remain much smaller. Note though that indoor plants usually don’t produce fruit. If you don’t want the plant to sprawl on the ground, install a trellis. Peppercorn plants grown as houseplants can be planted at any time. Light When growing peppercorn plant as an indoor houseplant, give it the brightest light possible....