Burdock (Arctium Lappa) is a beautiful ornamental herb with medicinal properties. In the kitchen, its young leaves are used raw in salads or cooked like spinach. As for the roots and flower spike, they taste like artichoke and are used in various oriental cuisines. If you too want to try it, then here’s all you need to know about How to Grow Burdock! USDA Zones – 3-9 Difficulty – Easy...
by Matt Gibson Heliotropes were probably a major staple of your grandmother’s flower garden. The big purple to white (and in-between) flower clusters all but disappeared in modern garden until recently, as the heliotrope flower has become popular again, and can be seen popping up in sunny spots in gardens all around the world. The reason heliotrope has made a comeback amongst gardeners is still a mystery. Perhaps people are planting them now to remember a simpler time, or simply because they are aesthetically pleasing....
Slow to spread on their own, once you introduce them into your space on new plants, tools, or supplies, these pests can be notoriously hard to manage. Pseudococcidae One minute you’ve got a happy, healthy succulent and the next you notice a clump of white fluff or some small, odd looking insects wedged in a crevice of your precious plant. They seem to appear from out of nowhere. When a sudden infestation of mealybugs occurred on my mom’s houseplants, though, everyone knew where to put the blame: on the cuttings I’d brought home from my university’s tropical greenhouse....
We will introduce you to the world of tomato disfigurement known as catfacing – a disorder that is not contagious, but can cause significant losses of yield. You nurture your tomato plants until you have beautiful fruit maturing on the vine. Upon closer inspection, you discover that something has gone terribly wrong. Your fruits have a hideous deformity! What is going on? Fear not – they are not under siege from a pathogen that could ruin your entire crop....
A DIY Succulent Crown is a unique way to make your day special. And the best part is you can propagate the succulent leaves you picked after using it! Check out the easy steps in which you can do it! Here are the Best Balcony Succulent Garden Ideas DIY Succulent Crown in 10 Easy Steps If you want to know how to make a succulent crown, then the good news is that there are only a handful of steps that you have to follow to end up with something that you can proudly wear....
Vegetables Eggplant is a very common vegetable that's part of the nightshade family. These easy to grow veggies are quite popular in many gardens around the world. In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey takes you through each step you'll need to follow to successfully plant, grow, and care for eggplant in your garden. By Logan Hailey Last updated: August 30, 2022 | 14 min read Whether cooking up a cheesy eggplant parmesan, roasted baba ganoush dip, or a simple grilled side, eggplant is a summer staple....
Preserving a carved pumpkin doesn’t take much time, and it keeps them from quickly rotting or getting moldy. In this post, I’m going to show you exactly how to preserve your jack-o’-lantern, and give you tons of tips to make it last longer. Halloween might be a time to celebrate spooky things, but a withered and moldy jack-o’-lantern is no fun! Thankfully there are some simple things you can do to preserve carved pumpkins so they last as long as possible....
Winterizing a rain barrel is a must if you live in a cold climate like I do. Leaving it full of water when the temps drop below freezing could severely damage, if not destroy it. In this post, I’ll show you exactly how to prepare and store a rain barrel for winter, step by step. The other day my neighbor asked me what to do with her rain barrels in winter....
Are you just starting to grow from seed? That’s ok! It’s a great time to start! Growing from seed is a wonderful option for people who love gardening. All those seedlings can add up in price, and oftentimes there is a whole world of variety available to people who grow from seed. If you’re just getting started, and even if you’ve been growing from seeds for a while, it’s a good idea to soak seeds before planting....
Unlike spring planting where cool temperatures and ample moisture help crops settle in quickly, summer weather can be a challenge for a succession planter. It’s hot and dry, and establishing seeds and seedlings can require a lot of TLC from the gardener. However, there are several ways to get around dry soil and soaring temperatures. Here are a few of our best tips to get you started in summer succession planting....
Planting a hedge is one of the friendliest ways to put a border around a property. Unlike fences, shrubs take time to grow, allowing you to ease into defining your space. In addition to creating privacy, hedging is a great way to divide gardens, line the borders of a driveway, and adorn your home’s foundation. The culture of planting trees and shrubs in dense, interwoven lines dates back thousands of years to the fields of farmers who needed to pen livestock and shield tender crops from seaborne winds....
by Jennifer Poindexter Let’s be realistic. If you live in a colder climate, you probably don’t want to dig around outside, in the cold to add a little color to your yard. But by planting perennials, you can avoid the whole planting process! Plant cold-tolerant perennial flowers once, and they’ll return year after year. If you’d like for your yard to brighten up, even while the temperatures are still cold, consider the following flowers as a nice addition for your landscape:...
Carrots are fragile plants and they frequently crack, usually down the length of the root. The primary cause of split carrots is sporadic moisture. Pulling up root vegetables is like opening presents on Christmas day. There’s a powerful feeling of anticipation and excitement about what the wrapping – or the soil – holds. There are few things more satisfying than pulling up a pristine, brightly colored, edible plant. While I’ve enjoyed laughing at uniquely shaped vegetables and have an odd love for intertwined roots, I’d much rather uncover something that looks like it came from the grocery store....
by Jennifer Poindexter I love spinach. It’s easy to grow, healthy for you, and tastes delicious. Not to mention, you can use it in its raw form or cook it for a side dish. This vegetable can be enjoyed in the mornings alongside eggs or included in a healthy breakfast smoothie. Yet, it can also be used for the other meals of the day, too. So it shouldn’t come as a surprise that many gardeners choose to raise spinach....
If you want to decorate your balcony this Halloween season in a creepy and fun way, then we have some spooky Balcony Halloween Decor ideas for you. With a few additions, you’ll have a Halloween-ready balcony in no time! Check out our article on Halloween garden decor ideas here Balcony Halloween Decor Ideas 1. Halloween Decor with Darth Vader This spooky black-themed balcony with a creepy mask man and Darth Vader is surely going to attract a lot of eyeballs....
For some reason, many new gardeners think that herbs are hard to grow. Well, if you’re new to it, then I have some great news for you! There are lots of easy herbs to grow, so you’ll have plenty to choose from. If you’re on the hunt for the absolute easiest herbs to grow in your garden, then this list is perfect for you! You might even be surprised to find that some that you thought would be difficult are on this list....
By Jennifer Poindexter A traditional “in-the-ground” vegetable garden. Is it a thing of the past? It seems everyone is growing in raised beds or containers nowadays. However, there are still a few of us that till up our plot of land and plant each year. The benefit to in-ground gardening is that it’s much cheaper than other types of gardening, and it doesn’t require special materials for growing. If you’re interested in a cost-effective way to raise vegetables, fruits, and flowers, around your home, you’ve come to the right place....
Here is an all-inclusive list of the best Houseplants that Love to Climb, which will surely help you to pick a plant that will look amazing climbing up in one of your rooms! Check out the most stunning colorful houseplants here Houseplants that Love to Climb 1. Night Blooming Cereus Botanical Name: Epiphyllum oxypetalum This spectacular plant is rare and blooms only at night and disperses an intoxicating fragrance in the air....
Is the lack of space stopping you from growing fruits in your garden? We have compiled a List of Fruits That Grow on Vines and will easily thrive around your yard fences, arbors, or pergolas. Some will even thrive in pots and can be trained on trellises. Check out the list of the most exotic fruits in the world here List of Fruits That Grow on Vines 1. Kiwi Botanical Name: Actinidia deliciosa...
Read on to discover 15 plants that are either true annuals, or tender perennials commonly grown as annuals, with vivid hues that shout, “Welcome, fall!” The end of summer doesn’t have to mean the end of color in the garden. With bright annuals, you can rejuvenate the autumn garden and extend the growing season until the winter winds blow. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....
