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What could be the best way to decorate your yard without spending a lot of money and time? If you can’t think of anything quick, then go through these Insanely Instant Ideas to Decorate Your Garden! Check out some amazing patio garden ideas here Insanely Instant Ideas to Decorate Your Garden 1. Dine Under Sheltered Canopies Try this innovative idea by hanging a fabric canopy in your garden, set an outdoor table and chairs under it....

As a result of my research, I’ve got a window box of ‘Lilac Ice’ violas growing in my office now. And I have discovered the most wonderful viola varieties to bring you some joy. I’ve never forgotten the joy of seeing tiny purple, white, and yellow ‘Johnny-jump-ups’ popping up through the soil in the springtime. We had a clump of pansies in our flower garden in Montana when I was growing up....

Have you built an even stranger raised bed? Leave us a comment and include a picture! Natural Wood Raised Garden This raised bed is great to build after a storm: you won’t need to search long to find the framing materials you need. The garden gives off a Robinson Crusoe-esque feel with its bundled twigs and thick log support beams. First, consider how tall you’d like your raised bed to be....

Do you Love Plants in your Home? Your pantry can be a great place to flaunt greenery! Then Follow these 56 Garden in Kitchen Ideas! Here are some genius ways to use space above kitchen cabinets Garden in Kitchen Ideas 1. Snip Herbs from this Corner Create this small herb counter in your kitchen for readily available seasonings; add some vining plants, too, for a lovely look. 2. Kitchen Island Cum Plant Stand This elegant idea is worth a try in your kitchen; small potted plants in an orderly manner, along with trailing vines, give a beautiful look to any space....

by Erin Marissa Russell When you grow your own broccoli, you’re getting larger-than-life homegrown flavor and the assurance of knowing just where your food comes from and exactly which pesticides and other treatments were used to grow it. However, you may be wondering how on earth your family will eat the pile of fresh broccoli your garden is producing. Wonder no more—we’ve put together this handy list of recommendations for ways to cook the broccoli you grow in your garden that your family is sure to love....

By Matt‌ ‌Gibson‌ & Erin Marissa Russell If you have a sandy soil type, you may have some trouble trying to grow certain herbs or other plants. You may have already tried to grow an assortment of plants and noticed that not many of them were successful even with plenty of watering and sunlight. Or maybe you’ve been putting off planting crops in your sandy soil beds because you were worried that they wouldn’t grow well due to the quality of soil in your area....

This unique plant is native to the Americas’ tropical and subtropical regions. An interesting fact is it’s an epiphytic fern, which means that it grows on other trees such as dwarf palms and other rainforest plants! If you too want to add it to your plant collection, then here’s everything on Blue Star Fern Care Indoors! Common Names: Golden Polypody, Hare-Foot Fern, Cabbage Palm Fern, Golden Serpent Fern, Gold Foot Fern...

Vegetables Are you concerned about cross pollinating different types of cucumbers in your garden this season? Maybe you are just curious if this is something that can even happen? In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Sarah Hyde examines if cross pollinating cucumbers is something you need to be worried about. By Sarah Hyde Last updated: July 28, 2022 | 5 min read When you buy something through one of the links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission....

The name candytuft elicits all sorts of cutesy references for me! When I first heard it, my mind immediately went to something straight out of a cartoon. I expected it to be vividly pink, maybe resembling cotton candy. Table of Contents In reality, this decorative sub-shrub produces a dense flush of white flowers twice a year. And while my hopes of a Dr. Seussian-style plant may have been dashed, I do love candytuft nonetheless....

Tara says: I can attribute my love of incorporating nature finds into my decorating to my mom. Growing up, it wasn’t unusual for seashells, driftwood and dried flowers to be artfully displayed among the more typical decorative items, like vases and other knick knacks. I myself love to gather natural things I find in my path, like acorns and stones and sticks. I find it kind of painful to pay big bucks at the nursery for sticks and branches that I can find in the yard....

With a bevy of delicious squashes to choose from, one that stands out is the wonderful delicata squash. A cream-colored fruit with beautiful green stripes and orange flesh, the delicata squash, or Cucurbita pepo, is a rare winter squash that has edible skin when roasted! Able to store for several months as well, gardeners growing delicata squash certainly hit the jackpot with this wonderful plant! Table of Contents Like all squash, delicata originates in North and Central America....

by Jennifer Poindexter Do you love the idea of growing herbs indoors? It’s not only handy to have for cooking, but it makes your home seem more welcoming when you grow fresh plants. If you’d like to have a tasty piece of home décor, consider raising parsley indoors. It produces beautiful green foliage and a nice flavor. Growing parsley indoors is an easy process and would be great for even the newest gardener....

by Jennifer Poindexter Have you ever considered growing your own grain? Winter rye is one of the easiest grains to grow, and it offers many benefits. There are many reasons for growing grains. One of the main reasons gardeners grow them is as a cover crop. If you’re unfamiliar with cover crops, they’re frequently used as a natural source of nutrients for your garden. These crops are also great for aerating harsh soils and ridding your garden of weeds....

One of the benefits of raised garden beds, if you’re building them yourself, is they can be absolutely any size. Whether you have a big backyard or a small patio, raised beds can be customized to fit the space. And they can help you overcome challenging conditions. The height measurement of your raised garden bed, which determines the depth, is an important one. There are a couple of main issues to consider: the surface under which you’re going to place your raised bed and accessibility....

Last week a reader asked me “How does a rain barrel work?”. That is an excellent question, and one I often wondered before I bought my first rain barrel. I figure other people would wonder the same thing, so I decided to answer the question in a blog post. But first, let’s talk about the purpose of a rain barrel. What Do Rain Barrels Do? A rain barrel is used for rainwater harvesting, and is a container that captures and stores rainwater....

QUESTION: I’m planting onions, but I am only that far with learning how to grow them. How do you pick and store onions? -Kim T ANSWER: Onions can be harvested whenever they reach a usable size. However, if you are harvesting them to put away to store, wait to start the harvesting process until the leaves begin to fall over or turn brown at the edges. After a week in this condition, carefully dig your onions out of the ground using a fork....

Houseplants Are you thinking of adding an airplant to your indoor living space, but aren't sure if you want to because you don't know how long they actually live? In this article, amateur gardener Jason White examines how long airplants typically live, and how you can extend their lifespan through proper care. By Jason White Last updated: February 18, 2022 | 5 min read Air plants have been around for thousands of years....

by Jennifer Poindexter Do you enjoy raising mustard greens in your early spring or fall garden? Did you know this plant can be used for more than eating? Mustard greens make an amazing cover crop. If you’d like to try growing this plant as a way to protect your garden area, you’ve come to the right place. I’m going to walk you through each step of planting, caring for, and terminating this crop....

When you Make a Garnish Garden in Containers, you have access to flavorful herbs, fresh edible flowers, juicy fruits, and organic vegetables, all of which can be used in various ways to make your cuisines look more beautiful and savorable while adding a dash of nutrition at the same time! Check out our article on delicious soup garden in pots here How to Grow Your Garnish in Containers 1. Edible Flowers Edible flowers bring colors, fragrances, and flavors to not just cakes and desserts and salads but other recipes as well....

The pots made up of hypertufa are lightweight, naturally porous, and offer a controlled micro-environment for plants to thrive. Here’s How to Make Hypertufa Pots. Check out our list of some exciting spices that you can grow in pots here! Hypertufa Pots Recipe Things You’ll Need: Peat moss Portland cement Perlite Water Vinegar Large Plastic Container/Wheelbarrow 5-quart bucket (Big mold) 2 ½ quart bucket (Small mold) Mask & gloves Hoe Drill tool Concrete brush Non-stick cooking spray Note: Remember that the mixture you are going to prepare is an estimation and not need to be done in an exact amount as measurements can vary....