Growing beets from seed is quite challenging because beet seeds are incredibly small. However, if you start your beet seeds indoors to germinate and transplant the seedlings into your garden outdoors, it will be much easier to manage your garden layout. Most root crops have trouble adjusting to new homes when they are transplanted as seedlings. Because of this general rule, most people think that beets are also tough to transplant, which is just not true....

Canning cherry tomatoes isn’t difficult, and it’s a great way to use them throughout the year. Once you learn how, you’ll have plenty on hand whenever you need them. Learning how to can cherry tomatoes is an important skill, especially for gardeners, since they are so prolific. That way you can use them up without any waste, and enjoy them year round. There are many recipes you could add them to, or you can simply eat them right out of the jar....

Information Does your orchid have yellow leaves? This can happen for a variety of different reasons, some of which are easy to fix. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss looks at the different reasons your orchid could have yellow leaves and how to address them. By Melissa Strauss Last updated: January 4, 2023 | 7 min read First of all, take a deep breath, and step away from the watering can....

Radishes belong to the Brassicaceae family, just like cauliflower, broccoli, mustard, cabbage, and turnip. Because it is easy to grow and harvest them quickly, they are a popular cool weather crop among gardeners. Growing radishes in containers is not difficult as well in a limited space. You can enjoy fresh and crispy radishes and tasty green tops right in your apartment balcony, patio, porch, rooftop, or even indoors on your window sill....

By Jennifer Poindexter When I think of a beautiful flower garden, I frequently think of the cottage surrounded by wildflowers complete with a picket fence and gorgeous walkway. Is this the look you’d like to create around your home? If so, you should consider growing blue vervain in your garden location. Blue vervain is a wildflower that’s native to North America. It also sometimes goes by the name wild hyssop....

Choosing a Location for your Fairy Garden A fairy garden should be planted in an area that gets at least six hours of sunlight each day. Plants that attract fairies are mostly sun-loving plants. If you’re only spot in for a fairy garden is in the shade, check out some shade tolerant plants. Flower and Plant Ideas For a Fairy Garden Brightly colored flowers that produce juicy nectar draw fairies and butterflies to gardens....

Shrubs Thinking of adding some Azaleas to your garden this season but aren't quite sure where to start? Azaleas are one of the most popular shrubs you can grow, behind Hydrangeas and Rhododendrons (which Azaleas are just a variety of). In this article, gardening expert and flowering shrub enthusiast Jill Drago teaches you how to plant, grow, and care for Azaleas in your garden! By Jill Drago Last updated: December 1, 2022 | 14 min read Azaleas are beautiful spring blooming shrubs....

Quick to germinate, low maintenance, and great for canning and freezing, this prized legume is one of the most rewarding seasonal veggies to grow. If you’re hoping to grow more of your own food this year, green beans are a great place to start. Although easy enough to pick up at the grocery store, nothing beats the taste and nutrition of homegrown veggies. And fortunately, green beans are one of the easiest veggies to grow!...

Unexpected issues are so common that people who try their hand at growing them frequently give up, assuming they’re simply plant killers. Do you have a “black thumb?” For plants of the Nepenthes genus – also known as pitcher plants or “monkey cups” – figuring out the how’s and when’s of watering rank at the top of the list of challenges for many who bring them home. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....

Winterizing is an important part of the process to help hollyhocks live their best life. But before you start worrying that you’re in for a complex and challenging road ahead, don’t panic. The process is incredibly simple. Hollyhocks are gorgeous with their tall stalks of frilly flowers. They’re so pretty that they would even be worth growing if they were super fussy. Luckily, they’re not! They are surprisingly low-maintenance, given their showy appearance....

String of bananas are fast-growing and easy to care for plants, both indoors and outside. In this post, I’ll teach you all you need to know in order to maintain them for many years to come. The unique, trailing growth of a string of bananas plant makes them a fun addition to any houseplant collection. Beginners will be delighted with how easy they can be to grow too. In this guide about string of bananas plant care, I’ll show you exactly how simple it can be to enjoy them....

Want your tomatoes to be more juicy, plump, and more in numbers! Learn all about Using Eggshells for Tomatoes for Bumper Harvest! Here are the top secrets to grow the best tomatoes in pots Eggshells Content Eggshells consist of 95% calcium carbonate, 0.3 phosphorus, 0.3 magnesium, and traces of iron, manganese, zinc, potassium, copper, and sodium. According to a study conducted at the 2006 Lowa State University, eggshells are a powerful means of reducing soil acidity....

This opens up your options to enjoy exciting new cultivars, and saves quite a bit of money in your gardening budget, to boot. Ah, the pungent smell of marigolds – their distinctive fragrance tells me that summer has most definitely arrived. And once summer is at full tilt, I love seeing their happy yellow, orange, and red flowers brightening up my garden. If you’re a fan of marigolds too, you probably purchase a flat or two every year to add to your own vegetable garden, or arrange in your flower beds or planters....

Using these Cactus Dish Garden Ideas, you’ll get to display a desert landscape in an attractive bowl. With just a few supplies and your creativity, you can design yourself a spectacular mini garden! Check out our article on tiny planters here! 1. Colorful Cactus Dish Garden Create a modern dish garden for your tabletop with the help of this HGTV tutorial here! 2. Miniature Cactus Garden This cactus dish garden recipe from BHG suggests not to grow succulents and cacti together....

If you have a tiny patio, then don’t worry. You can make the best use of its space by taking inspiration from these Small Patio Garden Ideas to grow plants of your choice. Have a look at our article on patio decor ideas on a budget here Tiny Patio Garden Ideas 1. Flagstones on a Patio Flagstones on a patio floor and plants and contrasting color furniture will give a spacious look to the limited space....

If you’re adding a rain garden to your landscaping this year, then you may be feeling a bit overwhelmed trying to figure out the best pants to use. I completely understand, because I’ve been there, and it can be so difficult! The reason picking rain garden plants is so complex is because there are three very different sections to fill. These areas are the top of the berm, the basin, and the inside slope, and each one offers its own unique growing conditions....

The purpose of this article is not to discourage you from growing houseplants but to make you aware of some of the popular and common houseplants toxic to dogs. Labeled as mildly, moderately, highly, and very highly poisonous. We believe a dog is a curious animal, especially when it’s young (puppy). Extremely argus-eyed in its quest and if your dog has a tendency to look for something to nibble on then this list of poisonous plants for dogs will help you....

By Matt Gibson There are many people that would love to start a vegetable garden but simply don’t have the outdoor space to do it. These days, many people live in apartments and high rises and simply don’t have any outdoor space to work with for gardening. Luckily, gardeners are no longer relegated to building raised beds or starting in-ground gardens, and there are a wide variety of vegetables that are well-suited to container gardening....

Here’s what we’ll cover: As implied by its name, you might assume the ornamental sweet potato vine is for decoration only. Is this plant edible, like the root vegetable we know and love, or is it merely for show? We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. What Are Ornamental Sweet Potatoes? Best known for their colorful green or purple leaves, this vining plant works well indoors and out....

You may also know cucamelons as Mexican sour gherkin, mouse melon, or sandita. They’re a vegetable that originates in Mexico and Central America. Cucamelons have been a part of my vegetable garden for many years. When I wrote my award-winning book, Veggie Garden Remix, the first section I tackled was cucamelons because it’s such a fun crop to write about. However, it’s not just me that loves this quirky vegetable. My entire family enjoys the crunchy fruits of cucamelons, especially my children, nieces, and nephews who are all happy to help me harvest baskets of the grape-sized fruits....