Better yet, this isn’t lettuce that traveled thousands of miles to reach your cutting board, and it will still be totally organic if your original purchase was organically grown as well. If you want to stretch your food budget, but you still crave organic, hyper-local produce – even during a global pandemic that’s keeping you at home – it’s time to gain some familiarity with growing lettuce from scraps. Okay, you’re not going to yield a huge harvest....

Propagating Succulents from Leaves is the best way to multiply these fleshy and easy-to-maintain plants! Let’s have a look at the process in detail. Here are the best succulents you can grow from cuttings Points to Keep in Mind While Propagating Succulents from Leaves 1. Selection of Leaves Select leaves that are healthy, full, and plump. Avoid leaves that are marked, torn, shriveled, or discolored. Cut bottom leaves that are fully plump and properly grown, leaving the smaller ones on top....

by Robert Pavlis This is common advice and works in most cases, but there is more to the story. Although this advice is popular, it is hardly ever explained. Is the planting depth measured to the top or bottom of the bulb? The rule would be much clearer if it was worded something like this, dig the hole two or three times as deep as the height of the bulb. The depth is measured from the bottom of the bulb....

QUESTION: Will it help my tomato plants if I mist them with a spray bottle? My houseplants love being misted and I want to make sure my tomatoes do their best. — Maria V. ANSWER: While misting some indoor plants can have benefits for their health, you should not follow the same guidelines with tomato plants or other plants in your outdoor garden. Misting the leaves of these plants would lead to excess moisture, which can cause fungal diseases, rot, and other potentially fatal issues....

What is a soldier beetle? Soldier beetles are in the family Cantharidae. There are around 470 different species worldwide, many of which are in the genus Chauliognathus. All species of the soldier beetle are soft-bodied with pliable, leathery-like wing covers (called elytra). The family gained the common name of soldier beetles because one of the first members of the family to be described was bright red, reminding the discoverer of the British red coats....

A patio umbrella is a necessity in your outdoor living area. They help protect your skin from harmful UV rays, allow you to sit out even in the rain, and the plethora of pretty fabrics that are available will add color and personality to your yard. Everyone needs a patio umbrella to shade their outdoor space. We found 7 cool canopies to shield any type of open air grouping, from small conversation spots to alfresco dining areas....

Daylilies (Hemerocallis spp) grow in most regions across North America, thriving in hardiness zones 3 to 9. This popular plant is called a ‘daylily’ because each flower blooms for just one day. That said, the flower stems, called ‘scapes’ have many buds so the flowering period lasts for weeks. These flowering perennials are grown for their bold and brightly colored flowers, I also appreciate their attractive, spiky foliage. It emerges early in the season and offers garden interest from spring through autumn....

Drip system hydroponics is the most popular of all the hydroponic systems. This type of hydroponics borrows the most water-efficient irrigating technique used in traditional cultivation and adapts it to a soil-less growing system that’s so simple, efficient, and versatile that it’s being used to produce bountiful crops by everyone from city dwellers living in small apartments to some of the biggest commercial hydroponic farms the world over. In this guide to drip system hydroponics, you’ll learn the basics of what drip system hydroponics is, what the two drip system techniques are, how the system works, and how to build your own, in addition to finding out why this system is so popular among hydroponics enthusiasts....

Question: I can’t determine what is happening to my parsnips. Could it be aphids? What is wrong with my parsnips? -Tim J. Answer: Not much is likely to go wrong with your parsnip crop if it is well-grown as part of a crop rotation. Several diseases, such as downy mildew and leaf spot may be unsightly but they do not seriously affect the yield of an otherwise healthy crop. Canker is the worst problem and good cultivation is the best defense against this....

1. Hand Stamped Spoon Markers Create hand stamped spoon and fork markers for your garden. Check out the step by step video tutorial here! 2. DIY Spoon Hangers Create hanging flower jars using the spoons as the hanger. We found the idea here! 3. Wooden Spoon Herb Marker These decorative wooden spoon markers are functional as well for herb identification. Visit the Gardening Cook to learn more! 4. DIY Rain Chain This interesting DIY rain chain project is super easy and inexpensive....

This means there are hundreds of varieties with the same features, like taste and intensity, but different names. And many varieties with different features as well, but the same names. For the home gardener, garlic is a beloved and easily cultivated root crop that delivers natural, healthy benefits and outstanding flavors and fragrances for cooking. However, for such a simple, straightforward plant, knowing how to select the best varieties for your region, and with the flavors you want, can be confusing....

If you are tired of using artificial perfumes to get rid of bad smells at your home, then we have some amazing Odor Killing Hacks with Nature for you that will help you to have a pleasant-smelling garden and home! Have a look at the most fragrant flowers you can grow here Odor Killing Hacks with Nature 1. Lemon To refresh the indoor air in a natural way, cut a lemon in half and then put it in hidden spots....

Transform the look of your bedroom by adding your favorite plants by the window! They will not only help in maintaining clean and fresh air but also bring a touch of nature to your sleeping space. Check out our article on urban Window Garden ideas here Indoor Plants Bedroom Window Garden Ideas 1. Plant Cuttings Propagation Against the Window You can dedicate a vertical space to propagate cuttings in your bedroom, just like above....

Perfect for the beginner gardeners, the whole Nasturtium plant is useful, right from its leaves to flowers! So, if you don’t have it in your yard, here are some of the best Reasons to Grow Nasturtium in the Garden and enjoy nasturtium benefits that are surely going to tempt you into planting it! Check out our article on growing Nasturtium in containers here! Reasons to Have Nasturtium in Your Garden 1....

These Beautiful Colorful Kitchen Ideas with Plants are for you if you love little blingy interiors with a touch of nature! Check out some stunning DIY kitchen decor ideas here Beautiful Colorful Kitchen Ideas with Plants 1. Potted Houseplants on Kitchen Shelves Check out some space-saving genius hacks for small kitchens here 2. Trailing Vines Around Vibrant Kitchen Walls 3. Floral Themed Crockery Shelf 4. Cordyline in a Cheerful Kitchen 5....

These Best Narrow Trees for Containers & Small Gardens can help you bring a dash of greenery using tall specimens in pots! Check out the best landscaping ideas for long and narrow gardens here Best Narrow Trees for Containers & Small Gardens 1. Northern White Cedar Botanical Name: Thuja occidentalis USDA Zones: 2-8 Also known as American arborvitae, it grows up to 15-40 feet tall. This tree has slow growth and a stiff, narrow-pyramidal form....

Many growers refer simply to “Asian type” eggplants when describing these – and I’m going to follow their example throughout this article. Japanese eggplants are known for their long, slender fruit, with thin skins and few seeds. The mild, delicately flavored flesh is less bitter than some of the varieties you would typically find in the grocery store. Some like to distinguish “Japanese eggplant” as a separate category of “Asian eggplant,” but quite often the two terms are used interchangeably to refer to the long, slender, thin-skinned varieties of this vegetable....

Here are the Most Beautiful Houseplants you can grow indoors to have a fantastic green appeal in your rooms! Have a look at the best tall houseplants you can grow here Most Beautiful Houseplants 1. Nerve Plant This demanding houseplant looks gorgeous due to its striking leaves. Picky about watering and dry indoor air and cold drafts. You must need to keep balance in watering. 2. Croton With the mix of yellow, amber, and orange color linear markings on thick dark green foliage, croton looks stunning....

Hoyas are one of the most versatile plants you can grow. We bring you the Most Popular Hoyas to help you pick the best one! Check out the most amazing pictures of Hoyas from Instagram here Most Popular Hoyas 1. Hoya Carnosa This vining succulent has branching stems, shiny, thick, green leaves, and clusters of fragrant light pink blooms. Learn about growing Hoya Carnosa indoors here 2. Hoya Kerrii This slow-growing, semi-succulent shows off bright green leaves and star-shaped creamy-white blossoms with a rose-purple center....

Soon they began applying the same process to benefit the floral design industry. Next, the idea caught on with the home and garden consumer market. Sometimes a business need drives the home garden market. That’s how it was with pollen-free sunflowers, certain varieties of Helianthus annuus. These varieties first became popular with florists and wedding planners. The idea was less about preventing allergic reactions and more about keeping cut sunflowers from leaving a bright yellow stain on white tablecloths, work shirts, wedding dresses, and such....