The festive season is here, and you can feel overwhelmed if you still do not have any ideas to start with the home decorations. Worry not because we have curated a list of some Last Minute Christmas Crafts that you can easily try at home! Here are some creative Christmas gift ideas for gardeners Last Minute Christmas Crafts 1. Ladder Christmas Tree Here is a simple way to repurpose that old ladder in your home into something interesting....
Here are some easy-to-make and pocket-friendly DIY Pallet Projects for Your Garden that you must try for once! Check out some amazing Pallet fence ideas here DIY Pallet Projects for Your Garden 1. Pallet Play House This summer playhouse for kids is made using pallets. Visit A subtle revelry for the DIY. 2. Pallet Swing Bed This comfortable swing bed requires a few wooden pallets, rope, DIY tools, a soft mattress, and this tutorial....
Sounds good, right? It is! But first, let’s take a look at all of the steps that will help your pots and containers to put on a peacock-worthy display throughout the season this year. It’s a sad sight to see. And it happens every year. Planters and containers that were once rich with color and foliage slowly fade and fail, becoming worn out and tired-looking by the time mid-summer rolls around....
Information Trying to figure out how to keep squash vine borers away from your garden squash this season? These pests wreak havoc on zucchini, and other types of squash every year. In this article, suburban homesteader and gardening expert Merideth Cohrs provides some of her top tips for keeping your squash safe from this common garden pest. By Merideth Cohrs Last updated: May 20, 2022 | 9 min read When it comes to gardening, some pests are worse than others....
Flowers Are you struggling to get your orchid to bloom again? Encouraging them to bloom again is a mystery to many gardeners. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss takes you through nine simple steps to maximize your chances of getting your orchids to rebloom beautifully once again. By Melissa Strauss Last updated: January 3, 2023 | 8 min read So, you bought or were gifted a colorful orchid in bloom, and you’ve enjoyed every minute of those gorgeous exotic flowers....
The container gardening trend is so hot, in fact, that it’s the topic of my forthcoming book with Cool Springs Press. I’ve spent the entire summer scouting locations, shooting photographs, and designing container gardening projects for the book, and I gotta say, I’m astonished by the amount of creativity in the container gardening world! It seems that today’s gardeners are more willing than ever to take risks when designing their containers....
QUESTION: Do peas need full sun to grow? I have quite a bit of shade in my growing area and want to make sure they will have enough sunlight. -Frankie T. ANSWER: For optimal growing results, peas need to be planted in an area that receives at least six to eight hours of full sunlight exposure daily. Pea plants will tolerate partial shade but they will grow slower than they otherwise would in a full sunlight location....
What is frost cloth? Frost cloth, also known as a row cover, frost blanket, reemay, or garden fleece, is a lightweight material made from spun bonded polypropylene fabric. I’ve been using it in my vegetable garden for decades and write about its versatility in my book Growing Under Cover: Techniques for a More Productive, Weather-Resistant, Pest-Free Vegetable Garden. My goal is to garden smarter, not harder and frost cloth is an important part of my season extension and pest prevention strategies....
Fruit Are you attempting to prune your blueberry bushes this season, but aren't sure where to start? Pruning can be more of an art form, especially with difficult shrubs like the blueberry. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen walks through how to prune blueberry shrubs in just a few easy steps! By Liessa Bowen Last updated: January 8, 2023 | 4 min read Blueberry bushes can be large or small, but eventually, they all start to look a bit messy....
In this article, we offer 7 tips for successfully planting hellebore seeds. Hellebores, Helleborus, are hardy perennials that bloom from late winter into early spring. Most varieties available to the home gardener are hybrids of the Helleborus x orientalis species, aka Lenten rose, and are commonly referred to under the collective umbrella Helleborus x hybridus. You may find articles on cultivation, propagation, division, and seed collection here, if you have not already read them....
Not only are lotus flowers absolutely gorgeous in landscaping, but their roots are also edible. With a sweet, crunchy taste, these rhizomatic tubers are popular in Chinese and Japanese dishes. You’ll soon learn how to grow lotus root for your own table because that’s our topic today! Table of Contents If you’ve ever done yoga, you’re probably familiar with the sacred lotus. This peaceful flower isn’t just a pop culture icon; it’s an important spiritual symbol in Buddhism and Hinduism....
By Matt Gibson Lupine is anything but subtle. It is a vibrant plant decorated with tall, showy flower spires that come in a dizzying array of shades. Lupine appears in various hues of purple, pink, red, white, and yellow lighting up garden beds all over the world in the springtime with its narrow towers of dense flowers. The leaves of the lupine plant look similar to palm tree leaves, each sporting seven to ten leaf segments....
By Jennifer Poindexter Did you know marshmallows got their start in the garden? They were once a treat held together with the sap found in, what is now known as, the marshmallow herb. Gelatin has since taken the herb’s place as the glue for marshmallows. You can still use the marshmallow plant to make healthier marshmallows or use it for homemade remedies to common ailments such as respiratory problems or stomach issues....
by Matt Gibson The pincushion flower (scabiosa atropurpurea and scabiosa caucasica) gets its name from the interesting geometric shape of its flowerheads and stamens. The flowerheads consist of tiny florets framed by petals that, when taken together as a whole, resemble a pincushion. The stamens that protrude from the center and spread out in every direction do look like pins sticking out of the spherical center. Overall, the pincushion bloom is a strange looking but beautiful natural gem, even if it looks a little alien....
If you have always wanted to know the secrets behind How to Keep Gerbera Daisies Blooming for a long time, then this article is for you! Read How to Grow Gerbera Daisy Indoors & Outdoors here How to Keep Gerbera Daisies Blooming 1. Make a Routine of Fertilizing Feed gerbera daisies on a regular basis, every two weeks or so, using a balanced liquid fertilizer, diluted to 1/2 of its strength....
In other words, these are do-it-all peppers. And because they aren’t too hot, your spice-adverse mom can enjoy the same chile relleno dish that your pepper-loving cousin relishes. Capsicum annuum ‘Anaheim’ If you want a pepper that has just a bit of zing but not so much that it overwhelms your dishes, Anaheims might be the perfect thing. Also known as California chilies or Magdalenas, they’re large enough that you can easily stuff them, flavorful enough to stand up to other ingredients when sliced and served with fajitas or chopped and added to salsa, and fleshy enough for roasting and canning....
Gardeners who are dealing with watering restrictions and ongoing drought are wise to consider native species such as purple sage as substitutes for thirsty, exotic ornamentals. Salvia dorrii Purple sage is an arid climate native, and its silver foliage and purple blooms fill the air with a beguiling aroma. This shrub attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies while providing gardeners with a waterwise option that stays tidy in the landscape....
Before you get started though, you’ll want to learn about the best growing conditions, decide on a gardening method that will work for you, and think about whether you want to start with seeds or live plants. A little sprinkle of fresh herbs on a meal can mean the difference between flavors that are just nice, and flavors that are just spectacular. And when you have fresh herbs growing in your own backyard, porch planters, or window box, this makes it even easier to boost the flavor of your homemade meals....
If you want to try your hand at growing poinsettias outdoors, our guide can help. Beloved at Christmastime, poinsettias deck the halls of our homes with gorgeous color. But a green thumb’s collection of houseplants is always changing and evolving. After the holidays, you don’t have to pitch your Euphorbia pulcherrima – you can transplant it outside instead! We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....
Navel oranges have become severely underrated as the popularity of mandarins has skyrocketed. Growing a navel orange tree will provide delicious, sweet fruit during the winter when most gardens slow down or go completely dormant. A navel orange tree can be grown as a dwarf or standard tree in the ground or a container making it feasible for just about any gardener to grow. They can be grown as a patio tree in almost any growing zone as long as they can be brought inside during harsh winters....
