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One of the things that I like the most about winter sowing is that it takes the bulk of the work out of growing seeds. Instead of fussing with a bunch of equipment, you use mini greenhouses made of recycled plastic containers. But making all of those mini greenhouses does take some time. I also get tons of questions from newbies about exactly how to do it. So I thought it would be a good idea to show you how to prepare winter sowing containers, and give you some tips that will help speed things up for you....

However, a word of warning: this particular home gardening challenge is probably more suited for those with an established green thumb, as it can be a little bit tricky. Do you ever wish you could grow your very own poinsettias for the holidays? Good news: you can! Christmas flowers, as these plants are also known, are usually propagated from cuttings, and this is the method I’m going to share with you today....

After all, ideal storage for your carrot harvest involves covering them with sand and storing them at 32-40°F with a relative humidity of 90-95%. You’ve harvested the last of your squash, beans, and tomatoes. And now you are thinking about your more cold hardy crops. You may have heard that you can store carrots in the ground over winter – and perhaps you could use some pointers on how best to do this....

Ah, grannyvine! Or Mexican morning glory, or just morning glory. No matter what you like to call it, Ipomoea tricolor is a garden stunner. This annual climbing vine produces trumpet-like blue, pink, or white flowers. Table of Contents If you’re looking for a fast-growing plant to trellis, this is a great choice. It will rapidly clamber upwards and fill in all available space. Trained up over an arch, or encouraged to cover a pergola, it makes for a beautiful display of flowers....

Punica granatum, the pomegranate tree, is a tree in a class of its own. Producing an unusual fruit filled with little arils or sacs of sweet juice, this tree originated abroad and has become a hit in the United States. Table of Contents We all know the pomegranate as a fall and winter fruit, visible in the cornucopia at Thanksgiving or scattered amidst pine boughs at Christmas. But the juice of this fruit is used year-round in grenadine for mixed drinks, and is packed with antioxidants and vitamins....

QUESTION: How are dwarf tomato plants different from standard tomato plants? I know they’re smaller, but I’m wondering exactly what the criteria are for making a tomato plant officially a dwarf plant. — Michael C. ANSWER: Dwarf tomato plants are those with the rare dwarfism gene, and almost all of them are indeterminate. It is so unusual for dwarfism to appear that when it does, it’s important to save seeds for breeding subsequent generations....

QUESTION: What are the best plants and flowers to use in a dish garden? I’m making my first one and want to make sure it’s a success. — Bobbie J. ANSWER: Choosing what you’ll grow in your dish garden is one of the most fun parts of growing one. You’ll want to choose varieties with colors and textures that complement one another. Keep in mind the rule often used for flowerbeds and include some low-growing or trailing plants near the edge of the planter, some of medium height as the main attraction, and some taller dramatic plants for the back of the display....

Besides planting, you have no idea that clay pots can be so useful. See these clay pot ideas below to find out. Clay Pot Ideas 1. Clay Pot Wreath Make a clay pot wreath out of clay or terracotta pots. Follow this tutorial. 2. DIY Stacked Pot Make a cool looking stacked planter from different size pots. A step by step tutorial is available on DIY Showoff. 3. Clay Pot Lighthouse Make a clay pot lighthouse if you have a few pots that you are not using....

Adding butterfly flowers and host plants is the best way to attract these stunning creatures to your yard. You’re sure to find tons of great options that will keep them coming back for more with this list of the best butterfly plants. The right plants and flowers will attract multiple generations of butterflies, and fill your yard with their timeless beauty year after year. But you have to choose wisely, because there are certain types they like better than others....

Here’s a great way to use old coffee mugs in your kitchen and give them a new lease of life by growing colorful flowers, beautiful succulents, and flavorful herbs in them! You can also get cups from the thrift store to complete these super cute Coffee Mug Planter Ideas! Check out our article on creative boho planter ideas here Coffee Mug Planter Ideas 1. Succulents in Colorful Mugs Using assorted coffee mugs and succulents, you can have these colorful planters for your desk!...

If you are looking for an exotic green specimen that you can grow indoors to beautify your room, then check out these Best Cymbidium Orchid Varieties! Here are the Different Types of Orchid Varieties You Can Grow! Cymbidium Orchid Information Cymbidium orchids, also known as boat orchids, are native to Asia and Australia. They are found in many habitats, including forests, grasslands, and rocky cliffs. They are epiphytic plants, which means they grow on other plants or objects for support, but do not derive their nutrients from them....

by Jennifer Poindexter When you drive past a home with established trees and gorgeous flowers blooming beneath them, it makes the home standout. Would you like to make your home standout in the same way? You’re in luck because I’ve come up with a list of plants that should thrive when planted beneath a tree. You must take the planting zone and growing conditions into consideration when picking plants to liven up the area beneath your trees....

by Erin Marissa Russell Ready to learn about the best vegetables you can grow in buckets? We’ve compiled a list of plants you can count on to grow successfully in a garden made of five-gallon buckets. In addition to telling you which plants will grow best in your bucket garden, we’ll tell you how many plants of each type a five-gallon bucket will hold. And at the end of this article, you’ll find tips just for growing plants in five-gallon buckets....

A well-lit window at a pantry is a great place to grow plants. If you are confused about which ones to pick, we have a list of the Best Plants You Should Grow on Kitchen Windowsill! Check out stunning pictures of houseplants on kitchen windowsill here Best Plants You Should Grow on Kitchen Windowsill Herbs Growing herbs on a kitchen windowsill make a lot of sense as you will have a fresh supply for your dishes all year-round....

This guide aims to help you narrow down your choices, whether you need something to add interest to the margin of your pond, or you want to add a tall, colorful accent to your garden from spring through fall. Part of what makes irises so fabulous as a collection of flowers is also what makes them a bit challenging. Namely, there are just so darn many excellent options out there....

If you want the ease of maintenance and the beauty of flowers then nothing beats the absolutely charming blooms of these succulent houseplants! Feast your eyes with the most Beautiful Kalanchoes on Instagram! Here’s all you need to know about growing Kalanchoes indoors Most Beautiful Kalanchoes on Instagram 1. Kalanchoe tomentosa A post shared by Plant Enthusiasts (@janesofthejungle) 2. Kalanchoe ‘Pink Butterflies’ A post shared by Rose 💚🌵 (@amosuculenta) 3. Kalanchoe laetivirens A post shared by MT House (@mthouse....

With so many vegetables around the world, it is really hard to choose what to grow! Here’s an all-inclusive List of Vegetables A-Z that will surely help you out! Check out the list of best pink flowers here List of Vegetables A-Z 1. Artichoke Botanical Name: Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus Prized for its edible flower buds, the artichoke is a picky perennial with love for cool summers. It thrives in frost-free and slightly humid winters, typically in zones 10-11....

We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Gardening is for everyone, and no one states that more clearly than Matt James, in his book The Urban Gardener. About the Author You may recognize award-winning designer and Cornwall native Matt James from several UK public television gardening series, including “The City Gardener,” “Love Your Garden,” and “Great British Garden Revival....

The American Dahlia Society (ADS)categorizes dahlias into three groups on the basis of color, form (or flower type), and size. Dahlias are beloved by gardeners and florists for their large array of glorious colors and delightful flowers that range from miniature pompoms to giant dinnerplates! Flowering from midsummer until the arrival of frost, they add fresh beauty to beds, borders, containers, and window boxes through the dog days of summer – just when other plants start to wear out from summer’s heat....

Growing basil from seed is pretty easy to do, especially when you know all of the secrets for success! In this post, I’m going to show you everything you need to know about how to grow basil seeds, step by step. Basil is one of my favorite herbs, and I grow several varieties in my garden every year. It might seem like it would be hard to grow from seed, but it’s actually pretty darn easy!...