Most people think of parsley as a pretty garnish for their steak dinners—a sprig of green to liven your plate and provide a pop of color. However, parsley is a versatile herb that can be incorporated in many different kinds of dishes for a bit of added zest. Dishes ranging from steak to soups and salads can feature parsley. Parsley adds visual interest as well as bold flavor. In fact, parsley can bump up a dish’s flavors enough to reduce the craving for salt....

Truffles may be new to many local restaurant menus, but these dark and fragrant fungi have actually been gracing plates and pots all over Europe since Roman times! Different from their cousin the mushroom in that they depend on animals and humans to disperse their spores, these delicious but odd-looking fungi are more than worth their weight in gold. While many types of truffles have never been domesticated (such as white truffles), there are three varieties of black truffles that have been successfully domesticated and now grow even here in the United States....

Plants Night blooming cereus is a very unique plant that's not well suited to every growing zone. Their beautiful blooms make them highly sought after by many gardeners. In this article, recreational gardener Jason White walks through each step you'll need to take in order to plant, grow, and care for night blooming cereus. By Jason White Last updated: February 17, 2022 | 17 min read The night-blooming cereus is a type of flowering cactus classified as a ceroid cactus with several nicknames....

This attractive red-veined or blonde-green plant is also attractive in cool-weather window boxes, or as part of an edible landscape. But it is worth mentioning one minor drawback: Rumex acetosa, R. sanguineus, R. scutatus Tart on the taste buds and a rich source of nutrients like vitamin C, manganese, and iron, sorrel is one tough, delicious plant. This perennial herb or ornamental is adapted to USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 9....

Propagating lavender isn’t difficult, and it’s a fun way to get more plants for your garden. In this post, I’ll show you everything you need to know about how to propagate lavender cuttings, with detailed step by step instructions. Once you learn how to propagate lavender plants from your garden, you’ll be able to grow as much of it as you want. Plus you can share it with your friends and family too!...

I was chatting with Charlotte, a subscriber on the Epic Gardening YouTube channel, and she had a REALLY good idea: Table of Contents Why didn’t I think of this before! Oh well, big thanks to Charlotte for the suggestion for this project! Before we get into the written guide, here’s a video overview: Hydroponic Gardens: A Great Experiment For Kids As a kid, I remember growing a bean plant in school....

It may seem a stretch to tackle growing a jasmine plant – indoor growing is easy! Growing indoors has many benefits, as plants aren’t subject to the elements. They’re less likely to encounter pests. Therefore, you can grow healthy jasmine plants and enjoy the sweet aroma of jasmine flowers year-round. Table of Contents What is required for growing jasmine plants inside, as opposed to outside? Are there any special requirements? And how do you help an indoor jasmine plant thrive despite less access to sun and rainwater?...

Winter arrangements are pretty easy on the sliding scale of DIY projects. It might be cold and miserable outside, depending on your timing, but essentially you are arranging branches and sticks, and maybe a decorative element or two. In this article, I’ll share some ideas for Christmas hanging basket materials, as well as some ideas to keep it all in place. Gathering your Christmas hanging basket materials As I do with my urn, I really just gather a collection of greens and sticks, most from my own property, and others I have saved over the years....

With a compact and low-maintenance nature, Baby Rubber Plants are a great choice for tabletops and work desks. If you want to include this tropical specimen in your house, here’s all about Peperomia obtusifolia Care & Propagation Guide! Learn about Growing Watermelon Peperomia from Leaves here Peperomia obtusifolia Profile Peperomia obtusifolia showcases glossy foliage with can be either green or a combination of yellow, cream, and light green. The bushy plant grows up to a height of 8-12 inches and blooms tiny white flower spikes from spring to fall in the right growing conditions....

The wild blueberry fields of Maine are a true sight to behold! Gorgeous blueberries drip from plants left and right and invite families of all ages to enjoy their bounty. With such memories, it’s natural to want to replicate this paradise in any backyard garden. Blueberries have become so popular! Gardeners in the regions of the US that a few centuries ago couldn’t grow blueberry bushes now have access to recently created hybrids and cultivars that can weather milder winters or even no winter at all....

So I gave up and decided I’d have to settle for store-bought pesto. But as soon as the earth in my garden thawed, what did I sow first? The first spring I spent in Alaska, I got a strong hankering for fresh basil. I craved sandwiches on ciabatta bread with mozzarella cheese, fresh tomato slices, and aromatic basil leaves. Nothing could taste more like summer, and when you live in Alaska, summer is a glorious and highly anticipated, though short, season....

If this has happened to you, take a deep breath and keep reading. If the fruit is close enough to maturity, you can still help it to turn orange. Accidents happen. This is one of the universal truths of life, and it’s also true of pumpkins, my favorite fall fregetables. Take this scenario, for example: You’ve been growing several gorgeous gourds on a strong, hardy vine, and they’re getting larger every day....

QUESTION: What is a growing medium for plants? I see these words mentioned all the time in articles about how to grow plants when I look them up. Is it like dirt, or what? – Paisley O GARDENING CHANNEL REPLIES: A growing medium for plants is anything placed within a pot that provides support and allows nutrients, water, and air to reach the plant through the roots. Growing mediums should also encourage a stronger root system....

Every time you prepare a pot for planting, you add a layer of gravel in the bottom for drainage! But is it essential or not required at all? Why You Should Not Add Gravels to Pots? Or should you? Let’s find out! Find out some surprising benefits of using human hair in the garden here Should You Add Gravels to Pots? Adding a layer of gravel, stones, or pot shards to the bottom of the container is a common practice that most gardeners (old or new or even experts) do....

Information Dahlias are beautiful flowers, but there are many pests that love to try to ruin even the most perfect flower gardens. In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros looks at the most common pests your dahilas will encounter this season. She also walks through how to identify, prevent, and treat each one of them. By Liz Jaros Last updated: September 9, 2022 | 8 min read Bursting with pride as you drift through the dahlias you’ve so lovingly nurtured, your heart falls when something unsightly catches your eye near the garden gate....

Information Have you run into some problems with your lavender this season, and aren't quite sure what to do? Lavender can experience a number of issues, some of them more serious than others. In this article, gardening expert and former organic lavender farmer Logan Hailey examines the most common lavender problems and their solutions. By Logan Hailey Last updated: November 16, 2022 | 12 min read Lavender is one of the most resilient garden shrubs you can grow....

Below are some of my favorite species and cultivars, and ones that you can often find at nurseries. There are lots more, though, so keep an eye out as you build your collection! I have a soft spot in my heart for the underdog, and scented geraniums (also called pelargoniums) are the underdog of the geranium world. For the most part, they aren’t as showy as their cousins, the zonal or garden geraniums....

1. Trees Around the World According to the Botanic Gardens Conservation International, there are around 60,065 species of trees around the world! The researchers also found that 300 of these varieties are on the verge of extinction. Here’s one variety you must read about. 2. Tree with Rainbow Shade There is a tree called Rainbow Eucalyptus, with bark having blue, orange, and maroon colors. When the colors combine in sunlight, they give it a particular ‘Rainbow’ effect....

You’d love this list of Black Houseplant Pictures if you love the color black or deep and dark foliage plants are your favorites. Check out some amazing colorful houseplants pictures from Instagram here Interesting Black Houseplant Pictures 1. Dark Leaf Rubber Plant A post shared by halaman.to (@halaman.to) 2. Black Haworthia A post shared by @rsnoengei 3. The Black Prince Echeveria A post shared by 𝑀𝒾𝒸𝒽𝑒𝓁𝓁𝑒 (@_booplants) 4. Colocasia Black Magic A post shared by Sises (@_sisess)...

Both novice and seasoned houseplant enthusiasts may be surprised to learn that there are many options among these to include in their collection. Imagine being the mother-in-law who inspired the snake plant’s other common nickname, “mother-in-law’s tongue!” What an interesting relationship that must’ve been. Nicknames aside, these species are often considered staples among those who enjoy having potted plants inside their homes and are one of the first plants that new indoor gardeners shopping for specimens inevitably discover....