By Jennifer Poindexter Horehound. Would you believe I hadn’t heard of this herb until I was married? My mother-in-law went into an old General Store and came out with horehound candy. Not only did I not know what type of candy she had, but I didn’t know it was an herb. Imagine my surprise when she gave me a history lesson on herbs right in a store parking lot. Horehound is an herb that’s commonly used in candy and cough drops....

Flowers If you’re thinking of planting flowers in your garden this year, impatiens plants are a great addition! Impatiens are one of the most popular annual flowers due to their brightly colored blooms, low maintenance, and ability to thrive in shady areas. In this article, gardening expert and suburban homesteader, Merideth Cohrs, walks you through every step needed to successfully plant, grow, and care for impatiens. By Merideth Cohrs Last updated: April 5, 2022 | 20 min read Back in my 20s when I knew nothing about plants or gardening, impatiens were the very first flowering plant I chose to try and grow....

Vegetables Tomatoes are a gardener's best friend. They are commonly added to the gardens of beginning gardeners, and expert green thumbs alike. To get the perfect harvest, you need a combination of the right conditions, and a bit of luck. In this article, gardening expert and farm owner Taylor Sievers examines how to plant, grow, and care for tomatoes in your garden this growing season. By Taylor Sievers Last updated: October 4, 2022 | 23 min read Would it be summertime without the image of bright red tomatoes piled high on country roadside stands and farmer’s market tables?...

Before I continue describing all the good traits of scallion plants, let’s quickly clarify a few terms. Allium fistulosum and other Allium species When you love growing vegetables and crave a hint of onion flavor in savory dishes, scallions can deliver what you want 50 to 70 days from sowing. Even if you opt to devote part of the veggie patch to grow slower-paced bulb-forming storage onions as well, scallions, or bunching onions, can deliver consistent onion flavor over the course of months in spring and early summer, and again in autumn....

Whether from your garden or the grocery store, it’s easy to preserve and store fresh parsley for later use. Preserving it in a variety of ways means that you will have exactly what you need, no matter what dish you might be making. There are several different methods that you can use to preserve parsley. Below I will walk you through all of the necessary steps for each one. How Long Does Parsley Last?...

Beans are one of the most commonly grown vegetables in home gardens. I mean, who doesn’t love garden fresh green beans? Yum! Not only are beans super easy to grow, you can also save bean seeds and grow them again next year – for free! Saving Bean Seeds For Planting Next Year I collect tons of different types of seeds from my garden every year, and beans are no exception....

Rather than sacrificing flowers in my ornamental gardens for a vase, it’s nice to have flowers to pick that were grown specifically with summer bouquets in mind, which is why I’ve allowed fun annuals, like cosmos and zinnias and sunflowers to take over one whole raised bed. I’ve gathered a few tips for making raised flower beds There is no one superior raised bed design that is specifically suited for flowers....

Salt damage to plants can be a major problem. Don’t worry, because in this post I will show you how to recognize the negative effects of salt on plants, and give you easy tips to prevent it from building in the soil. When your garden is located near a road, driveway, or sidewalk where road salt and deicing chemicals are often used, it can be toxic to the plants. Take a minute to think about all of the stuff that’s dumped onto our roads during the winter....

Growing Strawberries Indoors Propagation You can grow strawberry from seeds: Fill the seed starting tray with half-inch of soil, one-fourth of potting mix, and three-fourth of peat moss. Sprinkle seeds on the top of this growing medium after moistening it with water. Add a very thin layer of peat moss over it by lightly sprinkling it over the seeds. The seeds will germinate soon and will be ready for transplanting when they have grown 3-4 sets of true leaves....

Strawberry guava tree is a beautiful, fruit-bearing shrub that is native to South America, specifically Brazil. Closely related to common guava, the plant is an excellent candidate if you want to grow fruits in your backyard. As a landscape plant, strawberry guava has a bit of everything: Table of Contents Deeply-colored foliageBeautiful formDark, patterned barkSweet-tasting fruits It goes by the scientific name of strawberry guava (Psidium cattleianum). The plant is simple to care for and grow....

Also Read: How to Start a Balcony Garden Even on the tiny balcony, you can arrange a comfortable place to relax, if you carefully approach the issue of choice of furniture and decor. 1. Small Graceful Chairs and Table For a small balcony, small little chairs and table are a perfect addition! 2. Folding Furniture Folding chairs and tables perfectly solve the problem of lack of space. We have already mentioned about this in our previous article on how to choose furniture for a balcony....

Not only is the flesh of these cherry tomatoes very sweet, but the plants can actually produce 100 tomatoes each. Solanum lycopersicum ‘Supersweet 100’ Some vegetables we grow in our gardens have names that may exaggerate a little. Take ‘Great White Northern’ beans, for example, which I’d argue are just a bit above average, but not necessarily “great.” ‘Supersweet 100’ tomatoes go in the opposite direction. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....

Regardless of the cause, it’s best to prune out any yellow or brown foliage when you see it. It won’t recover, and keeping it in place is just a drain on the plant. People love peace lilies for their attractive, white, blossom-like spathes, but the foliage is also spectacular. And you definitely do not want yours to be marred by discoloration. Plants in the Spathiphyllum genus that grow wild in tropical parts of Mexico, Central America, South America, and Southeast Asia, can be cultivated outdoors in the US in Puerto Rico, southern Florida, and Hawaii....

Any air plant lover, with expertise in crocheting, is going to love these crochet air plant holder patterns! Go through this article and find some amazing Crochet Air Plant Holder Pattern ideas and weave one for yourself! Check out our best varieties of air plants to grow here! 1. Crochet Air Plants Pot Use your crocheting skills for making trendy and cute pots for air plants. Take help from this tutorial, that will guide you in using SC2TOG stitches....

By Erin Marissa Russell There are many reasons for a gardener to choose aromatic herbs for the garden. Some gardeners want to make sachets, potpourris, or raise the herbs to use their fragrance in other ways. Some gardeners want to use the scent of these herbs in homemade bath or beauty treatments. And some of us simply enjoy walking through the garden to experience the aroma of these herbs in the freshest way possible....

Indoor air quality plays a vital role in human health and productivity. For good health, you can grow the Most Effective CO2 Absorbing Houseplants Proven by Science to reduce indoor air pollution. Have a look at the most amazing indoor plants that absorb CO2 at night here Most Effective CO2 Absorbing Houseplants Proven by Science 1. Bird’s Nest Fern Botanical Name: Asplenium nidus A highly potent plant to reduce the CO2 footprint indoors, the Bird’s nest fern can reduce the concentration of CO2 from 2000 ppm to a safe 800 ppm at an average of 1....

This garden vegetable takes a lot of space, water, and warm or hot weather to produce. But the results – wow! Pumpkins spur the imagination, from the 19th century idea of using them for jack-o’-lanterns to Cinderella and her spellbound pumpkin carriage. But along with folksy celebrations and fairy tales, pumpkins can help you to be more imaginative in the kitchen. While most are familiar with pie pumpkins, there are many other delicious ways to enjoy these members of the Cucurbitaceae family....

Elm trees are popular for their super durability and how they do not rot, even if they are submerged in the water for extended periods. Elmwood has been used to make ship keels, archery bows, piers, and furniture. Keep reading to know the best Types of Elm Trees and also learn about the Elm Tree Identification Guide! Wonder where do pine nuts come from? Click here to find out! Elm Tree Identification 1....

Whether you are looking for rare plant varieties or those that offer flamboyant looks, you have a wealth of choice when it comes to unusual houseplants. You have choices in everything from cacti, succulents, flowering types or those that offer exotic and unusual looking foliage. Lets discuss some of the more unusual houseplants that are sure to grab everyone’s attention and bring wonder and beauty to your home Jewel Orchid (Macodes petola) Macodes petola, or the jewel orchid is quite simply breathtaking....

If you are a fan of palms but live in an area that witnesses low temperatures, then don’t worry. We have some beautiful, Most Cold Tolerant Palm Trees for you! Have a look at the best low light indoor palms you can grow here Most Cold Tolerant Palm Trees 1. Chinese Fan Palm Botanical Name: Livistona chinensis Usda Zones: 8-11 This elegant palm is also popular as a fountain palm. It is native to Taiwan, China, and Japan....