Have you ever wondered how to save tomato seeds? We all put so much time in growing our beloved plants that it seems a shame to only enjoy that harvest for one growing season. Whether you’re thinking of saving heirloom tomato seeds or not, this guide should help you with all aspects of tomato seed saving. Table of Contents But seed saving has to start somewhere. And the first step of that is harvesting tomato seeds....

Many people steer away from pesticides. If only there were something that had little to no risk! That’s where diatomaceous earth comes into play. It’s virtually harmless, natural, and diatomaceous earth works as a pest control option as soon as you apply it. Knowing how to use diatomaceous earth can help to make your life much easier – and who doesn’t want an easier life? Table of Contents Diatomaceous earth, or DE, is completely natural as it’s made of fossilized aquatic remains that are ground to a fine, smooth-textured powder....

This is a great project to tackle in the spring, once the ground has dried out. Just be mindful of any plants that haven’t yet poked through the soil. You don’t want to accidentally build something overtop! If you have old bricks, stone, or wood laying around, you don’t even have to leave your garden to get materials. Why add landscape edging to a garden? Aesthetically, they keep the garden neat and tidy....

Shrubs Trying to decide what lilac variety to plant this season, but can't pick without a little help? Lilacs have over 25 species, with thousands of cultivars, so it can be hard to settle in and pick the perfect shrub. In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jarosz shares her favorite lilac cultivars you can plant in your garden this season. By Liz Jaros Last updated: July 5, 2022 | 12 min read Let’s assume you’re looking to fill a sunny spot in the yard with some old fashioned, sweet smelling, garden goodness....

Overwintering brugmansia indoors might sound like it would be difficult, but it’s really not that hard. In this post you will learn how to keep angel’s trumpet over winter in three easy ways. Angel’s trumpets make a wonderful, tropical addition to the garden during the summer. But they are not hardy here in zone 4, so I have to overwinter my brugmansia indoors. It’s easy to do, and helps me save money on buying new plants in the spring....

Flowers If you are looking for some plants to grow with your peonies this season, you've landed in the right place! Peonies are a garden favorite, and with their beautiful blooms, it's easy to see why. In this article, certified master gardener Laura Elsner examines her favorite companion plants to grow with peonies this season. By Laura Elsner Last updated: November 19, 2022 | 13 min read Peonies are the pride and joy of many gardeners....

There are many delightful crops that grow well in a fall garden. Autumn is my favorite time of year! As the air becomes crisp and fresh, I find myself reenergized and geared up for a second round of gardening. For me, growing crops in the fall has become a fantastic way to continue to bask in the garden magic for much longer each year. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....

Does this sound like your outdoor space? Then you’re in luck! Bleeding hearts – or lady’s lockets, as they’re sometimes known – are the perfect solution for both. Part of what makes bleeding hearts so marvelous is that they add interest to an area that can be a challenge to fill. For instance, if you have a north-facing balcony on the 12th floor of an apartment building, you have limited options....

You just need to know how to treat them right. In turn, your container-grown plant will treat you with a load of sweet fruit. There is nothing quite like picking a ripe blueberry or two, popping a warm berry into your mouth, and enjoying the moment when it bursts onto your tongue with that distinct, sweet, sun-ripened, homegrown flavor. Maybe your mouth is watering while you’re reading this. But for those of you who only have a balcony or a small patio, or maybe the wrong soil type or garden plots that are already full to the brim, the dream of growing your own blueberries can seem out of reach....

If you are not sure When to Plant Green Peppers in Mid-Florida, don’t worry. This article will give you a detailed insight into how to do it correctly to get the best harvest! Read about Florida State Fruit and How to Grow it here Green Peppers Information Green peppers are rich in antioxidants such as carotenoids and flavonoids, which reduce the risk of heart disease by protecting the cells against free radicals....

If there’s any herb that has a long and storied history, it’s the white sage plant, also called salvia apiana. Table of Contents Used heavily amongst California tribal people for centuries (and still in use today), this plant has many names given by the tribes who use it. The Tongva or Gabrielino tribe traditionally called it kasiile and found it on hills around the area now known as Los Angeles. A similar pronounciation, qas’ily, was used by the Chumash people who lived along the current Santa Barbara coastline....

Most people know what their plants need to thrive. But how will you know if your garden has everything it really needs? Test the soil, of course! Table of Contents And yet there’s so many test types available. How should you choose? I’ve got tons of information about testing your soil, how to do it, and the like. And for that matter, I can explain all the different types of soil test kits in detail....

Information Organic gardening can be a bit tricky, especially for newer gardeners just starting out. That's why having a few tips and tricks up your sleeve over the average gardener can pay dividends. While you can't shortcut a perfect organic garden, you can definitely give yourself a running head start. In this article, organic gardening specialist Logan Hailey outlines her 11 favorite tips to make sure you start off planting on the right foot....

You can easily maintain the moisture, humidity level, warmth and bog-like growing conditions for carnivorous plants in pots. 1. DIY Mini Bog Create a low-maintenance mini-bog full of carnivorous plants in a container. Get the tutorial at BBG! 2. Growing Pitcher Plants in Containers For all their unbridled cruelty, pitcher plants are really somewhat forgiving to restricting container conditions. Learn how to grow them here. 3. Windowsill Carnivorous Plant Garden Follow this simple carnivorous plant arrangement from Instructables to make this mini bog garden for your windowsill....

Since these bulbs take six to eight weeks to bloom after planting, the gesture has always been a gift for two occasions, with the brilliant red blooms sometimes bursting forth close to Valentine’s Day. The long-standing “almost every year” holiday tradition at our house is to give younger family members a huge amaryllis bulb to grow fragrant red blooms indoors in late December. Even at eight years old, my daughter Lucy could sprout this gorgeous tropical flower on her own....

By Jennifer Poindexter Do you have a problem with fleas around your home? Would you like to keep fleas away before they become a problem? Whether you’re trying to curb an existing issue or deter a problem from developing, planting things in your landscape that serve as a natural flea repellent could help. I have dogs, and I love them. I certainly don’t want a pest munching on them causing them discomfort or worse, illness....

By Matt Gibson The weather outside is getting much colder and the layers of clothing under your coat keep growing, one garment at a time. The beautiful days spent in the garden in spring and summer are now a fleeting memory, and unfortunately, your garden plants can’t layer up in clothing like you can to protect themselves against the harsh winter winds. But just because winter is upon us, doesn’t mean that your garden has to die off completely....

We are sure that you must have plants with colorful foliage in your home and garden but have you seen Plants that Look Like They are Made of Copper? We have the best ones for you on this list! Check out some beautiful plants with a metallic sheen here Plants that Look Like They are Made of Copper 1. Copper Spoon Plant Botanical Name: Kalanchoe orgyalis This slow-growing multi-branched succulent shrub offers ovate leaves with bronze to gray undersides and cinnamon-hued fine hairs on top....

Check best indoor snake plant varieties here 1. Siam Silver Botanical Name: Sansevieria zebra ‘Siam Silver’ Siam Silver features lance-shaped pointed leaves with linear silvery gray and light green stripes. Tall spikes of white flowers emerge during the hot summers. Learn how to grow a snake plant in the water here 2. Samurai Botanical Name: Sansevieria ehrenbergii ‘Samurai’ The thin copper lining along the curved, tightly-packed emerald green leaves catches the limelight, while the criss-cross foliage growth makes it to the list of rarest snake plant varieties....

Carnivorous plants that feed on insects may seem otherwordly, but remember that they evolved to achieve this skill to survive. The result of these alterations can be rather unique-looking Weird Fly Eating Plants, which you can grow in your home garden. Here’s all you need to know about growing Carnivorous plants Weird Fly Eating Plants 1. Venus Flytrap Botanical Name: Dionaea muscipula The Venus flytrap remains one of the most famous carnivorous plants that exist....