Flowers LIlies are one of the most popular flowers that gardeners plant each season. They are quite stunning, and there are many different varieties that you can plant in your flower garden! In this article, we take a look at some of our favorite types of lilies, with names and pictures of each! By Jason White Last updated: January 4, 2023 | 41 min read When you think of spring you probably think of lilies: stunning flowers that seem to adorn nearly every major social event during the springtime....

By Matt Gibson Growing vegetables in containers is fun and easy, but many vegetables take a long time to mature. If you just can’t wait to see some results, check out this list of fast growing container vegetables. The majority of the following vegetables develop so quickly, they are ready for harvesting in as little as two months time. Lettuce Lettuce is one of the fastest and easiest garden vegetables to grow....

by Jennifer Poindexter Are you considering growing your own pumpkin patch? Sounds like a fun idea, right? Pumpkins are great for baking, pureeing, and for decorating, too. Though growing pumpkins can be a fun experience, it’s important you avoid a few mistakes. Learning the mistakes gardeners commonly make growing this plant can help you avoid making them yourself and save you a lot of time, hassle and money. So let’s dive in to learn about what you shouldn’t do....

QUESTION: Are there worms in cauliflower? How should I be checking my plants? – Tracy R. ANSWER: Unfortunately, a range of worms can spoil your cauliflower crops before it even starts to develop crowns for you to harvest. Cauliflower is a cool weather crop which requires a minimum of four long months between sowing seeds and harvesting, so it is very important to keep a close eye on each of your cauliflower plants, especially when they are young, looking for worms that can damage your crops above and below the soil’s surface....

By Jennifer Poindexter Do you live in an area where most consider your weather unforgiving? One place that comes to mind is Arizona. Though the surroundings are beautiful, it’s a dry, hot location which makes it hard to grow many crops. At least this is what many people think. In reality, there are quite a few herbs which grow well in Arizona and other hot, arid regions. If you’re interested in starting an herb garden in this type of location, you’re in the right place....

Calcium is an essential nutrient and one that many people today are lacking in their diets. This can be especially true if you are following a vegan or dairy-free diet. Luckily, there are plenty of sources for calcium that don’t require milk products and that are 100% vegetable-derived. Benefits of Calcium in Diet Calcium has many benefits for your body. Primarily, it is a building block for your skeletal and muscular system....

If you are looking for an easy-to-grow houseplant that also looks striking year-round with its bright foliage, then have a read about Dieffenbachia Cheetah Plant Care and Growing Information below! Botanical Name: Dieffenbachia spp. USDA Zones: 9–12 Have a look at the best Dieffenbachias here Dieffenbachia Cheetah Plant Showcasing a striking combination of yellow and green variegation on the foliage, this plant is a must-have in a living room if you want a natural focal point indoors....

Why plant small evergreen trees? There are many benefits of planting small evergreen trees in your yard and garden. Their naturally compact form means little, if any, pruning is necessary to maintain their small stature Their evergreen nature means you’ll have color and texture in the garden year-round. Dwarf evergreen trees make great privacy screening without growing too large. The small stature of these plants make them easy to plant; there’s no wrestling with a huge root ball or long branches....

Growing across the Northern Hemisphere, civilizations have been farming blackberries for food and medicine for thousands of years. They’ve been found in the stomach of the infamous bog woman known as Haraldskær Woman, whose remains were found in Denmark and date back 2,500 years. London distillers were known to have used blackberries in liqueurs during the Renaissance. And people all over the world today benefit from growing blackberries to enjoy in jams, pies and other delicious treats....

Squash has been part of the nutritional landscape of North America for over 5,000 years. The Native Americans relied on squash and taught the early American settlers to do the same. Summer squash are members of the Cucurbitaceae family which is related to cucumbers and melons. There are many varieties of summer squash including: scalloped or patty pan, constricted neck, and cylindrical. The scalloped or patty pan squash include a variety of colors from white to yellow to green....

Ready to get started? Here’s what we’ll cover: Growing your own edible crops is rewarding, tasty, and perhaps most importantly, nutritious! Vitamins and minerals are found in all of them. But which ones are the best sources of vitamin E? This essential nutrient serves many functions in our bodies. Luckily, you can easily boost your daily dose by growing plant-based sources in your own backyard, and enjoying the harvest. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....

While a couple holes in a head are not a big deal, these caterpillars can eventually defoliate plants if they are present in large numbers, leaving only their stems and large veins in place. Pieris rapae While butterfly collectors may rejoice that the cabbage butterfly now lives in all 50 states and southern Canada, people who grow cole crops and crucifers do not share their joy. Also known in their adult form as small white, cabbage white, white, or even small cabbage white butterflies, these pretty pests are also often referred to erroneously as cabbage moths in the United States....

Other strains of this species of bacteria can also cause leaf scorch in elm, maple, oak and sycamore trees, or citrus variegated chlorosis in citrus trees. Xylella fastidiosa subsp. multiplex What could be wrong with an attractive, compact, bushy peach tree? Plenty! Your tree could have the incurable bacterial phony peach disease (PPD). This disease came seemingly out of nowhere and first struck peach trees in Georgia in 1900. And it had spread all the way to Texas by 1933....

Native to southern regions of Africa, they thrive outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9 to 11 and make excellent houseplants in all locations. Haworthia spp. Haworthias (Haworthia spp.) are fleshy-leaved succulents that require little water or maintenance to thrive. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Our guide to growing succulents in the garden has all you need to know to establish and care for a variety of succulents outdoors....

By Erin Marissa Russell Ready to learn about how to plant and care for calla lilies? These attention-grabbing flowers are tall enough to make excellent border plants. You can grow calla lilies anywhere that has moist, rich, well-draining soil, as long as the flowers get full sun or partial shade. They can even grow in bog or marsh gardens. Calla lilies can also be planted near ponds and streams. Best of all, they’re exceptionally easy to care for....

By Matt Gibson Marjoram is an easy-to-grow, flavorful, and aromatic herb. Finding room for a marjoram plant or two in your kitchen garden comes with a few perks. Not only will it be a welcome addition to your future culinary endeavors, marjoram plants also attract butterflies, and other beneficial insects, is an excellent companion plant, and marjoram plants also have a strong but pleasant aroma which you can enjoy throughout the season....

Tulsi or holy basil is an incredible herb, not just because it’s revered by people who follow Hinduism and Jainism but for its great medicinal and spiritual characteristics proven in many scientific studies. Holy basil is a medicinal herb native to the Indian subcontinent, its spicy and refreshing fragrance, and tiny colorful flowers make this a useful plant to grow at any herb garden. Tulsi grows as a perennial plant in frost-free areas with mild winter and as an annual in cold and temperate climates....

I love garden fresh basil, it’s such a wonderful treat during the summer and I grow it in my garden every year. I also love making pesto to freeze for winter use. I don’t like the taste of pine nuts, and so many traditional pesto recipes have nuts and cheese in them. So, I decided to create my own, quick and easy basil pesto recipe without nuts and cheese. That way I can whip up a batch whenever it’s ready in the garden....

The term “home gardener” encompasses a wide array of folks from those with 40 acres (and the proverbial mule?) to a few pots on the patio. In the quiet, post-holiday weeks of winter, nothing livens up a gardener with cabin fever like a fresh-off-the-presses, colorful and enticing seed catalog. This time-honored resource has its roots in antiquity. The British Agricultural Historical Society (BHS) archives describe a burgeoning seed trade in the late 1200s....

A root crop similar to carrots, they offer a unique flavor that’s rich and slightly sweet. And they’re just the thing to turn common meals like soups and stews into something special. Pastinaca sativa Aside from a quick glance at the grocery store, I never paid parsnips much attention. But that changed a few years ago, when a friend shared a batch of stovetop parsnip fries with me. A little bit of coconut oil or olive oil, maybe some ghee heated up in a skillet, parsnips cut into thin strips and tossed in, and a little salt and pepper to taste....