What comes next is a story of determined lovers, along with tips for what to do if your flowers aren’t as romantic as mine. To me, pumpkins are the paragon of autumn, my favorite season. So this last winter, I decided to grow a few varieties indoors in early spring for a summer transplant into the garden. But the gourds began to flower while they were still inside. Frantic, I researched pumpkin pollination....

3 considerations when it’s time to plant a fall vegetable garden Most fall and winter crops are planted in August and September when temperatures are sky-high and the soil is dry. This can make establishing crops tricky, but don’t let that stop you from deciding to plant a fall vegetable garden. With a few savvy techniques you can overcome these challenges. For more detailed information on growing into autumn and winter, check out my books, Growing Under Cover and The Year-Round Vegetable Gardener....

One landscaping assignment I had to tackle recently was to plant a perennial flower garden in an area that was shaded. To further complicate the matter, this area was out by the road so the plants needed to also be salt tolerant in addition to being able to grow in the shade. I had to research what salt tolerant shade perennials I could work with. Salt Tolerant Shade Perennials that Grow Well by the Roadside 1....

You love watermelon, especially as a refreshing treat to beat the summer heat, but is it any good for you? After all, watermelon’s little more than water and sugar, right? That’s what most people believe, but in recent years, researchers have discovered the surprising health benefits of watermelon. Turns out, sweet, juicy watermelon is actually packed with phytochemicals and nutrients your body needs for healthy development. Watermelon has more lycopene than any other fruit or vegetable, even tomatoes — 20 mg....

If you’re a gardener, you must plant one of these herbs for women. These herbs don’t just bring flavor to food but also improve health, which is proven in various studies. Many of these herbs don’t take much space and can be grown in a balcony or even indoors on a windowsill. Best Herbs for Women Culinary Herbs 1. Sage Botanical name: Salvia officinalis Check out our article on growing sage here 2....

Deer have favorites when it comes to the vegetation on which they like to browse. And they prefer tender new growth and foliage. Young landscape trees that are well fertilized will generally have lots of new, juicy growth, making them a tempting target. There is no surefire way to rid your garden of the possibility of a deer buffet. As the evening falls, the four-legged rats – ahem, cough, cough – majestic creatures leave their shelters and search for food, and many times your garden or landscape looks like a drive-through fast food joint to them....

Do you fancy the world of wizards and fairies? These DIY Miniature Fantasy Garden Ideas will have your heart! Find out 70 DIY Miniature Fairy Garden Ideas here DIY Miniature Fantasy Garden Ideas 1. Hobbit Garden in a Trifle Bowl Arrange a trifle bowl, quality potting mix, moss, pebbles, horticulture charcoal, tiny twigs, and modeling clay to make a mini hobbit garden of your own. Learn more here. Look at some dreamy Mason Jar Fairy Garden Ideas here 2....

Vegetables Are you thinking of growing eggplant in raised garden beds this season? Using raised beds for eggplant can be effective, but requires a bit of finesse. In this article, gardening expert and homesteader Merideth Cohrs walks through her top tips for bountiful eggplant yields from raised beds! By Merideth Cohrs Last updated: August 16, 2022 | 17 min read Eggplant – or aubergine as it’s called in many parts of the world – may not be as popular in American gardens as the tomato or pepper, but it should be!...

The festive season is here and what could be better than indoor plants to introduce charm to your interior decor. Here are the Most Attractive Houseplants for Decorative Purpose to add a bit of charisma to your home. Have a look at the most beautiful drought-tolerant houseplants here Most Attractive Houseplants for Decorative Purpose 1. Tricolor Hoya Carnosa Botanical Name: Hoya Carnosa Variegata ‘Tricolor’ You can grow this hoya variety in hanging baskets for decorative purposes....

The radiant, yellow blooms of sunflowers look exceptional in any garden, thanks to their height and contrasting foliage. However, if you want to add their look-alike to your collection, then read on to find out more about Flowers That Look Like Sunflower! Here’s all you need to know about growing sunflowers on the balcony Flowers That Look Like Sunflower 1. False Sunflowers Botanical Name: Heliopsis helianthoides This plant belongs to the Asteraceae family and has bright yellow flowers....

A small patio, garden, or open space can be transformed completely by using these Garden Plant Shelf Ideas! Try them today. Have a look at some amazing ladder shelves for the garden here Garden Plant Shelf Ideas 1. A Tall Plant Shelf You just need a tall metal structure with inbuilt shelves to display pots like this. 2. Modern A-Frame Plant Stand Here’s a smart and space-saving plant stand that will look great on a patio....

These Outdoor Succulent Decoration Pictures will surely tempt you into adding these low-maintenance specimens to your plant collection! Check out the best outdoor flowering succulents here Outdoor Succulent Decoration Pictures 1. Snake Plant with Other Succulents in a Large Bowl 2. Colorful Outdoor Succulents 3. Succulent Wreath 4. Different Succulents in Pots 5. Mini Succulent Garden 6. The Gorgeous Trio! 7. Succulents with Rocks 8. Succulents on Hanging Wooden Frame 9....

Something like your average hoe or cultivator may be too large – and probably lacks the finesse you need for such a job. It’s time to do some weeding in the garden. You’ve seen a few unwanted sprouts popping up here and there, and you want to a little touch-up in some of the smaller areas, and in tight spaces around your plants. The weeds you want to remove aren’t all that large either – small, tender shoots that are easily popped out with just a few passes of the perfect tool....

If you’ve got a shady garden or you live in an urban apartment where you don’t have access to direct sunlight, this list of Herbs that Grow without Sunlight is going to help you. These low-light herbs can survive in a lack of sunlight! Check out the names of the best herbs to grow indoors here. List of Herbs that Grow Without Sunlight Without sunlight doesn’t mean that you can grow these herbs in complete darkness....

Pansies, with their five overlapped petals and pattern of faces, look utterly beautiful! Not just that, they’re available in many colors. What’s more? It’s also believed that you can eat them too. So, Are Pansies Edible? Let’s find out! Check out our article on edible plants here Are Pansies Edible? Yes, pansies are edible! Not only their petals, but you can also consume their stamen, pistil, and sepals. They have a sweet taste with a little grassy note like lettuce and are full of antioxidants with anti-inflammatory properties....

In this article you will read about five basic types of railings: Wooden, PVC and vinyl, glass, concrete and metal railing. *When choosing railings do not forget that the main function of railing is to prevent people from falling. Check out our article on the best vegetables that grow on railings here! 1. Wooden railing The standard 2×2 wood railing is the type most often chosen for balcony railing. And there is certainly a good reason for that....

Read on to increase your knowledge of this plant even more as we explore potting mixes and the ingredients that are most beneficial for your Christmas cactus plant. Christmas cactus, Schlumbergera spp., is an easy-care houseplant that rewards with a profusion of holiday blooms. In our Christmas cactus growing guide, we talk about best practices for indoor cultivation. Additional articles address inducing dormancy to encourage blooming, as well as understanding aerial root development....

QUESTION: Can we grow okra from fresh seeds? What do I need to do? Does the seed need to be dried? -Kevin B. ANSWER: Yes, fresh okra seeds can be used to grow new okra plants. However, there is a little bit of preparation required to grow okra successfully. Place your okra seeds into the freezer and allow them to cool overnight. This will help to break the seed coat. As okra plants have a taproot which will not allow for easy transplanting, it is best to germinate seeds directly in the ground, or to use peat pods, which can be transplanted into the ground with the seedlings....

Favorite cherry tomato varieties ‘Isis Candy’: Multi-colored fruits are marbled with orange, red, and yellow and often have a golden starburst pattern on the blossom end when ripe. This beautiful coloration is carried throughout the fruit’s interior as well. Each cherry tomato is three-quarters of an inch across and has a sweet, rich tomato flavor with tender, thin skin. A consistent performer, though not as prolific as other cherries, I’ve found that ‘Isis Candy’ should be allowed to fully ripen on the vine to allow the flavor to completely develop....

Gladiolas flowers can be a great addition to your summer garden with their stunning colors and will deck up your home with the best tropical appeal. Read on to know How to Grow Gladiolas Flower and get all the necessary information. Learn how to grow marigolds from petals here Gladiolas Plant Information The Gladiolas plant displays showy spikes of flowers in myriad shades of lavender, blue, burgundy, red, pink, orange, white, and multicolor varieties....