You know what? Either way, you’ll be growing your own food and enjoying a fall favorite. And either approach delivers the nutritional benefits of this superfood, including fiber and healthy fats. There are two ways to approach saving seeds to eat from homegrown pumpkins. With the first, you focus on the seeds themselves, and do all you can to grow the Cucurbita pepo, C. moschata, or C. maxima.varieties that produce the best seed harvest for roasting....

Ok, I know, I know… when these bad bugs invade your gardens (and do their best to destroy your beautiful flowers and vegetables), it’s tempting to reach for chemical pesticides to save your precious plants. But working with nature instead of against it is always going to be the easiest and best solution when it comes to controlling garden pests. And, as it turns out, being an organic gardener really isn’t that difficult....

Pickled garlic is quick and simple to make, and this recipe is has all of the tang you’d expect, with a slightly sweet and spicy finish. In this post, I’ll show you exactly how to make it. Making pickled garlic is easier than most people realize, and this recipe is sure to be a family favorite. It’s a great way to use the heads you grew in your garden, or you could get it fresh from the grocery store....

Repotting snake plants is pretty easy and doesn’t take much time. In this post, I’ll tell you all you need to know, and show you exactly how to do it, step by step. If your snake plant has outgrown or is cracking its container, then it’s time for repotting. Learning how to repot snake plants (aka mother-in-law’s tongue) is easy, doesn’t require any special skills, and is an important part of their long-term health....

Here are our Top 9 picks for full sun plants for Southern gardens: It takes a very special plant to withstand the brutality of the South. Oppressive, sustained heat, punishing sun, lack of rain – it’s a wonder anything can stand up to these conditions. But fear not, for Mother Nature provides. She has given the Southern gardener a plethora of spectacular landscape choices that withstand brutal conditions in sparkling fashion....

QUESTION: What’s the best soil for herbs in pots? I want to grow some container herbs this year and I’d like to give them a good chance of succeeding. – Janet B ANSWER: When growing herbs in containers, well-draining is the keyword for everything from the soil to the container they grow in. Many gardeners who grow herbs in pots go with terracotta pots because of their natural drying ability. It ensures your herbs aren’t left in an oversaturated state....

QUESTION: My eggplant is producing flowers, but then they just fall off. Why is my eggplant not fruiting? -Hannah S ANSWER: If your eggplant produces flowers, but the blooms fall off before they can develop into fruit, there are two main reasons why this could be happening. Your eggplant may be dehydrated from lack of water, or the blossoms may not have been pollinated. Here are our tips on how to prevent this from happening....

Most of us seem to have a knack for the utter destruction of house plants. To assist in this endeavor, I have kindly assembled the following list of ways for you to properly ensure the death of your houseplant. Please, follow these rules: Ok, if you want healthy houseplants, because why else would we have them anyway… do the opposite of what I say… Too Much Water Give your plant too much water....

Being a plant parent is not an easy job, and no matter how careful you are, there might be some plants in your collection not getting enough care and attention from your side, which may lead to their untimely demise. Worry not–with some of these Quick Hacks for Dying Plants, and you will be able to bring them back from the ICU! Have houseplant problems? Click here to get rid of them Quick Hacks for Dying Plants 1....

Flowers Thinking of adding some mums to your garden this season but aren't quite sure which type to grow? There are many different types of mums that you can grow, depending on your hardiness zone. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen looks at the most popular mums most gardeners choose to plant, with names and pictures of each. By Liessa Bowen Last updated: October 28, 2022 | 8 min read Chrysanthemums, also known as Mums, are almost synonymous with autumn....

Here are some of the Best Indoor Plants for Dining Room that will do well in indirect light, need less attention, and are also easy to maintain! Check out our article on which plant for which room here Best Indoor Plants for Dining Room 1. Air Plants Suggested For: Tabletop decor Style your dining table with gorgeous airplants, grow them in a trendy glass terrarium. Check the best DIY closed terrarium ideas here....

Taking care of and maintaining your garden can be challenging and expensive, particularly if you are new. To make it a little easy and affordable for you, here are some interesting Outdoor Plant Parenting Hacks! Here are some quick hacks to save dying plants Outdoor Plant Parenting Hacks 8. Use Chopstick to Support Plants Chopsticks can provide the necessary support to your outdoor plants. Insert them into the soil and gently tie the plant’s stems around them using wire or plant tape....

by Jennifer Poindexter Have you ever noticed there are some plants you see in almost every garden? It’s normal to see tomatoes, peppers, lettuce, squash, and cucumbers. One plant which is becoming a new staple in the garden is eggplant. If you’re considering adding it to your garden, you’re in the right place. I’m going to share some of the main mistakes gardeners make when growing this vegetable. I’ll be sharing their solutions as well....

Grasses are not just only for meadows, lawns, and gardens. This is why here’re some of the Best Ornamental Grasses for Containers that you can grow easily in small spaces! Have a look at the most beautiful red ornamental grasses here 1. Bamboo Muhly Botanical Name: Muhlenbergia dumosa USDA Zones: 8-11 Almost fern-like but super fine in texture, bamboo muhly grass takes its name from its notched stems and feathery foliage....

No matter what kind of work you’re doing, you’re going to need work gloves. And of course, you want the best work gloves for your specific task. Table of Contents But it can be difficult to determine what kinds of gloves you need to get, because there’s thousands of variations out there depending on the job that needs to be done. Rubberized-palm gloves are great for some tasks but not all; heavily-reinforced gloves may be too much for more delicate work....

Some of the varieties listed here are diminutive in size, fitting easily in a container or garden border, while others can span a whole garden! What gives a blue hosta its unique color? Blue hosta varieties aren’t technically blue. The plants’ leaves are covered in a wax-like coating, which makes them appear to have that blueish hue. This is also described as “glaucous,” which is Latin for greyish blue and used to describe plants with those tones or others that are blue-green....

Echeverias are unique and gorgeous, and can survive for many years with the proper care. In this post, I’ll show you everything you need to know about how to grow echeveria, so you can have the best success. Beautiful and colorful echeverias are fun to collect, and make a lovely addition to any indoor houseplant collection or outdoor garden area. There are so many to choose from, it’s easy to find one that you love....

Garlic chives (also known as Chinese chives) are a versatile garden plant commonly grown in culinary herb garden settings and as an ornamental flowering perennial. At first glance, you could easily mistake garlic chives for common chives, or regular chives but on closer inspection, you will see their leaves are very different and they taste like garlic. Table of Contents This amazing herb is a staple in Chinese and Japanese cuisine where it is treated as a vegetable and lightly steamed or cooked in broths, soups, egg, and seafood dishes and stir fry recipes, adding a delicious mild garlicky flavor....

by Jennifer Poindexter Are you considering raising buckwheat as a cover crop for your garden? Cover crops provide an array of benefits. They can protect your soil from erosion or weeds which seek to invade your grow space. Plus, they’re a great way to naturally add nutrients back to your soil. If your garden could use this type of boost, buckwheat could be a great solution. I’ll tell you how to grow, care for, and utilize buckwheat as a cover crop....

Summer is coming and with it comes back yard barbeques, cool evenings on the patio, and refreshing beer. This year, why not up the summer experience by growing and making your own beer? You’ll get that satisfying, home-brewed beverage and a beautiful addition to your garden: hops! Table of Contents Hops, a key ingredient in beer, is a tall, ornamental climber. It grows fast and large, making it perfect for pergolas and other screen covers....