Maria Rodriguez
Started with a small balcony garden in 2015. Now manages a 1000 sq ft urban garden with vegetables and herbs. Passionate about organic gardening and sustainable practices.
What are the best grow light brands for indoor gardening?
I'm always on the lookout for great gear to help my urban garden flourish! I've been using a basic grow light for my indoor herbs and veggies, but I'v...
Can I grow different types of plants together in my cold frame?
I've set up a cold frame and I'm super pumped to start planting! My challenge now is figuring out if I can grow different types of vegetables together...
How many hours a day should I run my grow lights for my herbs?
I'm really excited about growing herbs indoors, especially since my garden in NYC is a bit limited with space! I've got a few pots of basil, parsley, ...
What’s the best height to hang my grow lights above my vegetables?
I've been growing vegetables indoors for a couple of years now, and my setup is doing pretty well! I currently have lettuce and tomatoes under grow li...
What can I do if my heirloom tomatoes aren't ripening?
I'm facing a bit of a dilemma with my heirloom tomatoes this season. I've been growing them in containers on my balcony since May, and while the plant...
How do I manage heirloom tomato spacing in my urban garden?
I'm really excited about growing heirloom tomatoes in my 1000 sq ft urban garden this year! 🌱 I have a mix of containers and raised beds. I've read th...
Can I use my grow light for both seedlings and mature plants?
I’ve been using grow lights for my seedlings, and I’m totally loving the results! However, as they are growing into mature plants, I’m starting to won...
Do I need to consider the spectrum of my grow light for different plants?
So, I’ve been pretty focused on organic gardening and making sure my plants get the right light. I recently bought a full-spectrum LED grow light but ...
How can I improve the flavor of my heirloom tomatoes?
I'm growing a few different heirloom tomato varieties in my urban garden, and I've noticed that some of them taste way better than others! I’ve been u...
How do I identify dead or diseased wood in my rose bushes before pruning?
How do I identify dead or diseased wood in my rose bushes before pruning?...
I've heard about nematodes affecting tomatoes. What's the best way to tackle this?
I've heard about nematodes affecting tomatoes. What's the best way to tackle this?...
What’s the difference between a compost bin and a compost pile?
What’s the difference between a compost bin and a compost pile?...