“In my garden there is a large place for sentiment. My garden of flowers is also my garden of thoughts and dreams. The thoughts grow as freely as the flowers, and the dreams are as beautiful.” – Abram L. Urban A home flower garden is above all a place to create and dream. It is also a place to play, to work hard, and to rest, contemplating what human beings and nature can create by working together....

Annuals are plants whose natural life cycle is one season long: they sprout, they bloom, they set seed, they die. Most annuals are propagated by seed. Perennials, on the other hand, live for several to many years. As they grow, they produce larger and larger root systems, supporting larger and larger top growth. As a result, propagation is often by root division, rather than by seed, although you can certainly grow perennials from seed too....

Are Air Plants Toxic to Cats and Dogs? If this is the question you’ve been asking yourself and others for a long time, then we have the answer for you in this detailed article! Is majesty palm toxic to cats? Find out here What Are Air Plants? Air plants are epiphytes that usually grow on other plants, typically on tree branches. With leaves in the shape of a triangle or a strap that usually grow in a rosette pattern, most species also bear beautiful blooms in the form of a tube or funnel....

When thinking of ways to improve your soil, most people wouldn’t think of planting additional crops, let alone one that you wouldn’t normally eat! However, planting a clover cover crop is one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways of rehabilitating your soil. Table of Contents Clover is related to other legumes like peas, beans, and peanuts, and is most commonly found in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere but can also be seen in South America and Africa where it occurs in a wide variety of biomes ranging from high-altitude mountains down to the coastal plain....

Table of Contents If Frankenstein’s monster were to take up gardening, he might find coral cactus to be his favorite plant. This melding of two succulent varieties into one unusual cactus-like plant is striking to see. Depending on the top crest, it may have a fan of white, red, green, yellow, or purple ruffled succulent growth on top of what looks like a medium-green “stem”. But this cactus isn’t actually a cactus at all, and if treated like one it can develop problems....

Growing Apricot in pots is a perfect choice for gardeners with limited space. You can go with dwarf varieties like; ‘Stella,’ and ‘Stark Golden Glo.’ Though you can grow any apricot as a dwarf, by pruning and keeping it small. They say, once an apricot tree blooms, you can expect the fruits yearly, for the next 60-80 years or so! They are faithful producers and long-livers, often being passed down from one generation to the next....

Chervil (Anthriscus cerefolium) is parsley’s more refined, sophisticated cousin! It has a mild, sweet peppery flavor with hints of both parsley and aniseed. Its delicate, perishable leaves make it a very difficult herb to get hold of, so growing chervil at home makes perfect sense. Table of Contents Herb chervil is a key ingredient in French cooking and the herb bouquet known as ‘Fines Herbes’, combining fresh chervil, chives, parsley, and tarragon....

QUESTION: How do I start a flower from a cutting? Is it pretty easy, or do you have to be an expert to do it? – Kay J ANSWER: Starting a flower from a cutting is a simple process. Begin by deciding which flower you’d like to propagate. It wouldn’t hurt to do some quick research before starting. Some flowers grow well from cuttings while others have different propagation methods that they favor....

Flowers Are you looking for a little guidance on properly watering your orchids? Whether grown indoors or outdoors, these picky plants can be tough to manage. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss takes you through all the important factors for correctly watering your orchids. By Melissa Strauss Last updated: January 4, 2023 | 7 min read Orchids are a bit tricky, as houseplants. It can take a good bit of trial and error to create an environment where an orchid has its needs met and can flourish and produce flowers....

Freezing spinach is quick and easy. In this post, I’ll walk you through everything step by step (with or without blanching), so you can enjoy the fresh flavor all year long. If you have an overabundance of spinach in your garden, or if you just like to keep it on hand for healthy meals, freezing it is a great option. It’s easy to do, and you can use it in all kinds of dishes....

Cabbage worms are a huge problem for many gardeners, and they can be very destructive little buggers. I know first hand that controlling garden pests can be super frustrating! But there’s no reason to reach for the toxic chemical pesticides to get rid of cabbage worms. You can easily do it organically. Once you understand how they multiply, the plants they love the best, where they come from, what they look like, and the signs to look out for, it will be much easier to control cabbage worms....

The flowers are pink, purple, red, white, or bicolored. They have five reflexed and twisted petals that make them look like butterflies, and they’re truly stunning in the dead of winter. Cyclamen persicum Sweetly fragrant Persian cyclamen, Cyclamen persicum, is one of 23 species of Cyclamen in the Primulaceae, or primrose family. Native to the Mediterranean region, it grows well outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9 to 11, and potted up indoors in all zones....

The Powder Puff Plant, a native of South America, is widely used as an ornamental plant for its striking flowers, which elevate the look of gardens. Scroll below to get all the know-how about growing it easily! Want to Grow Raspberries in Pots? Click here Powder Puff Plant Information Powder Puff is an evergreen shrub or tree which originated in Bolivia in South America. The plant can grow up to 3-8 feet in height and spread in an area of around 2-3 feet....

Flowers Tulips are one of the most popular flowers in the world. Their beautiful colors and ease of care make these early bloomers a favorite of gardeners everywhere. In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros explains everything you need to know about growing tulips this season and their care. By Liz Jaros Last updated: November 29, 2022 | 15 min read After a grueling, gray winter in temperate parts of the world, the sight of tulips breaking ground in spring delivers a thrill like few others....

How to plant roses So, why didn’t I use the same process to plant both of my rose bushes? Most of us are used to going to the nursery and purchasing a rose bush in a pot. You pick it out at the garden centre and bring it home to plant. This is how I planted my At Last rose. However, Emily Brontë arrived as a bare root rose in the mail....

Here, we’ll cover the basics of collecting, drying, and storing, whether you’re growing a cultivar of Cucurbita pepo, C. moschata, or C. maxima. Here’s what to expect: Friends and neighbors who have you in their lives to grow pumpkins to share with them are fortunate indeed. Pies, fall displays, jack-o’-lanterns – all are provided for. You can extend this good fortune by saving seeds, too, so all of you can plant them in the garden next year....

Green beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) are one of the most popular warm-season vegetables for home gardeners. Pound for pound, green beans are a nutritious, productive, and easy-to-grow crop. Green beans do well both indoors and outdoors. When potted, beans adapt well to containers. So you can enjoy their crisp snap and tender taste even if you don’t have a plot of land. This is what makes them such a popular option for urban gardeners....

While you eagerly wait for your stalks, or petioles, to grow large enough for picking, let’s learn all about when and how to harvest rhubarb. Growing rhubarb, Rheum rhabarbarum, is not for those who lack patience. Compared to something like a carrot, which you can enjoy just 60 to 75 days after planting, pie plant takes months. Often one year. Sometimes two or three. But oh, when you finally bite into that heavenly slice of rhubarb pie, crisp, or crumble, the wait will have been beyond worthwhile....

by Bethany Hayes Everyone thinks about garden pests and the insects that infect your vegetable plants, but fruit tree pests are just as destructive and prey on all those homegrown fruits you love so much. Worse of all, they often are more challenging to get rid of because they bury themselves in the bark – so frustrating! Dealing with any pest is annoying, but fruit trees are an investment. Whether you have a small home orchard or run a full-scale orchard, fruit tree pests deplete your harvest, and in some cases, destroy trees entirely....

These are some of the most common Seed Starting Mistakes many new gardeners make. This guide will help you avoid them and encourage you to grow seedlings that will survive the test of time. Check out some amazing seed starting hacks here Most Common Seed Starting Mistakes to Avoid 1. Placing Incorrectly Plant seeds at a spot in full view or where you often visit, so you do not forget to take care of them....