This year started like most others for our family, with big dreams. We had no idea that they would end up as flooded dreams. We…
Ms. Grumpy Pants PlantsAugust 13, 2024
The Plight of my Tropical Plants Will tropical plants thrive in a grow tent? I first asked this question when nighttime temperatures started dropping below…
Ms. Grumpy Pants PlantsOctober 16, 2022
I haven't posted in a while, which doesn't sound much like a new grumpy gardening adventure. My hubby hasn't posted anything in the past several…
Ms. Grumpy Pants PlantsJuly 10, 2022
Why Perfect a Neglected Summer Garden Why a post on perfecting a neglected summer garden? Well, I started my spring garden with the best of…
Ms. Grumpy Pants PlantsNovember 6, 2021
Comparison of dried turmeric rhizomes: Red Hawaiian, yellow, green, blue, black, and mango ginger Distinguishing Edible Turmeric Varieties I first started growing turmeric a few…
Ms. Grumpy Pants PlantsMay 12, 2021
Why grow a turmeric rainbow? Personally, I like the challenge of learning about and growing uncommon plants. Maybe this is also why you want to…
Ms. Grumpy Pants PlantsMarch 25, 2021
If you have fresh turmeric rhizomes and want to make your own turmeric powder, read on. The pictures on this post are from a batch…
Ms. Grumpy Pants PlantsJanuary 5, 2021
There are many reasons to grow great turmeric: it flavors delicious food, it is a medicinal power house, it can be used as a yellow…
Ms. Grumpy Pants PlantsNovember 11, 2020
Why make your own supplements? There are many reports that as commercially sold supplements are not regulated, many do not contain the ingredients that they…
Ms. Grumpy Pants PlantsSeptember 22, 2020
