Let’s find out all we can and then see where to buy some of our own. Alstroemeria, also known as Peruvian, parrot, or princess lily, as well as lily of the Incas, is an exceptional cutting garden flower in the Alstroemeriaceae family. There are about 80 species native to South America, with the greatest diversity in Chile. Thanks to today’s hybrids and cultivars, there’s a rainbow of options available for the home gardener....
Or, if you love their bright colors and succulent leaves but don’t want to spend time in the heat of the outdoors to appreciate them even in warmer locales, indoor growing is a great alternative. Bromeliaceae Bromeliads are just as comfortable growing indoors as they are outdoors. Can you believe it?! Here in Florida, they make stunning additions to gardens and landscapes year-round. But that’s not always possible in places where temperatures take a dive in fall and winter....
Once you figure things out, you’ll be rewarded with what I think is one of the most stunning palms out there. Caryota mitis If you’ve ever been mesmerized by the gently flowing tail of a fish underwater, you’ll love fishtail palms. They have large leaves with a shape reminiscent of the graceful caudal fin of a goldfish or betta fish. But before you rush out and buy one, I’m going to level with you....
G. jamesonii are one of the world’s top 10 best-selling cut flowers, and third favorite in the US, behind tulips and ornamental lilies. There are thousands of hybrids and you’ll often see them in bouquets or decorating dinner tables at weddings. Gerbera jamesonii Sometime in the 1920s, my great-grandmother planted a selection of Gerbera jamesonii along the side of her cottage. Her Barberton daisies, as she called them, thrived in the same garden bed for almost 100 years until the current owner decided they had to go....
In the center of the flowers is a bright, button of green or gold anthers. Anemone hupehensis Tall and elegant, Japanese anemones put on a striking and long-lasting display of broad, saucer-like flowers in the late season garden. Blooming from midsummer onwards, many varieties flower into October and even November. Flowers come in tones of creamy to pure white, purple, and a range of luscious pinks – from the palest blush to vivid coral and two-toned berry pinks!...
In this guide, we’ll look at this plant’s likes and dislikes, why it’s known for being temperamental, and how to grow it in a pot as well as in the ground. Daphne odora It might be small and demure, tucked away by the back door or under the eaves alongside a garden path, but you’ll never overlook winter daphne (Daphne odora) when it’s in full bloom. The sweet, spreading scent of its delicate flowers will fill your garden and home, and you won’t want to miss a moment....
Growing peppers is easy, and doesn’t require much work. Whether you put them in pots or in your garden, pepper plant care is the same. Follow these easy tips for how to grow peppers, and you’ll have your biggest and best harvest ever! When it comes to growing veggies, peppers are a must for me! I plant several varieties every year, both in my garden and containers. Every time I share a photo of my harvests on social media, people always ask “How do you grow such big peppers?...
Lifting and storing is a simple process, but there are a few important steps to ensure you have healthy, vibrant tubers for spring planting. When you start growing dahlias, it’s impossible not to fall in love with their remarkable flowers. These tender perennials are easy to cultivate, and they put on a fantastic display of glorious blooms from early summer until they are felled by a hard frost. And after cold weather settles in, it’s time to dig up and remove the tubers for winter storage, to plant out again in spring....
If you’re looking for a ground cover that produces tiny star-shaped flowers, look no further than the Irish moss plant. It’s a great addition to a shady rock garden, the spaces between stepping stones, and next to water features. Irish moss (Sagina subulata) can even be a lawn substitute in some areas. Table of Contents Its creeping stems tolerate light foot traffic, and as it grows it creates a dense mat that is not only pleasing to the eye but soft on feet....
Jade is a famous houseplant with fleshy oval-shaped glossy green leaves and thick woody stems. It is believed that the jade plant brings good luck and prosperity, making it more popular in homes as a houseplant. If you have one in your home, then here’s everything you need to know about Jade Plant Care! Botanical Name: Crassula ovata USDA Zone: 10-11, can be grown indoors in all climates Common Names: Jade Plant, Money Plant, Dollar Plant, Friendship Plant...
Looking for a list of leafy greens to add to your diet or grow in your garden? If you think of a green salad when you hear the term leafy vegetables, you’re right. But what about all the other leafy greens you see at the grocery store, but seldom buy? Leafy greens, including kale, spinach, turnip greens and others, are power houses of nutrition. They contain ample vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals, those plant compounds known to fight diseases, including cancer....
By Erin Marissa Russell Both mandarins and clementines are citrus fruit similar to oranges, but smaller, sweeter, and easier to peel—but what’s the real difference between a mandarin and a clementine? The two fruits are so similar that it’s easy to see why some people think these are two words for the same fruit, but that’s not the case. Keep reading to learn about the differences between mandarins and clementines when it comes to botany, appearance, taste, and nutrition....
by Matt Gibson & Erin Marissa Russell Lots of people are concerned about finding out exactly where their food is coming from, and with good reason. Similarly, health-conscious gardeners want to know exactly where the seeds they purchase are from, and what type of seeds they should invest in to insure that they are getting organic, un-modified, chemical-free products. Open pollinated? Hybrid? Heirloom? How do you choose? Purchasing your own seed can be an extra confusing process with terms like hybrid, GMO-free, heirloom organic, F1 hybrid, and more, featured on seed packages, especially if one doesn’t know what each of these terms mean....
That makes the SWD a menace to a wide variety of soft-skinned fruit ranging from cherries to peaches. This fly is a particular threat to raspberries and blackberries and can totally devastate a late season crop. Drosophila suzukii You know those fruit flies that hover and get in your face when you have fruit that got too ripe? The ones that scientists use as model systems to advance medicine? They are highly annoying but don’t do much harm....
Philodendron Imperial Green never fails to draw the eye, with large, stiff, glossy-green leaves that fan out impressively from a central stem. This non-vining philodendron is widely available, inexpensive, and looks fantastic. This article will help you learn everything you need to know about Philodendron Imperial Green care to keep your plant thriving. Philodendron Imperial Green needs bright, indirect light, well-draining soil, and moderate humidity to thrive. Water once the top half of the soil feels dry, maintain temperatures of 60-85°F(16-30°C), avoid drafts, and fertilize lightly every month during spring and summer....
Showy milkweed (Asclepias speciosa) is well known as a host plant to monarch butterflies. This is especially true with social media movements and many organizations offering free milkweed seeds to help encourage the establishment of this perennial flowering plant. There are over 100 species of milkweed plants that are native plants in North America, so chances are that you’ll be able to find a native milkweed species to add to your butterfly garden!...
You see, that’s how we gardeners used to roll in the early ’90s, before we knew better. Before we knew all the reasons NOT to clean up the garden. We’d cut everything down and perform a big, end-of-the-season gardening clean up until there was no shred of nature left behind. We’d turn the place into a tidied, controlled, and only slightly dirtier version of our living room. Everything was tucked and trimmed and in its place....
In this article, you will find 25 of our favorite hydrangeas for containers and gardens in your outdoor living space. The hydrangea is a deciduous shrub with mature dimensions ranging from dwarf to tree-sized that boasts showy flower heads in an array of forms and hues. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Here they are:...
Once the November temperatures start to nose-dive, we deep mulch the carrot beds before the ground freezes. By pre-gathering the materials – I keep bags of shredded autumn leaves beside my compost bin – winterizing our carrot beds takes just 5 quick minutes. Related post: Corn salad is a great winter green 3 steps to winter carrots: 1 – Gather your materials. You’ll need shredded leaves or straw, a row cover or bed sheet, and a few rocks for weighing down the cover....
One of the reasons I love daffodils is the squirrels don’t go near them. I live on a ravine and there is a regular squirrel party in my front and back gardens. Tulip bulbs are tasty snacks to discover, and the flowers are appealing to the neighborhood bunnies and deer. But plants in the Narcissus family are toxic to all animals, so are left unbothered. Shopping for daffodils Autumn is when to plant daffodil bulbs....
