We have great news for your sweet tooth: you can grow marshmallows in your backyard! Well, it won’t exactly be Candyland, but you’ll be able to make an old-fashioned type of candy with your very own marshmallow plant. Plus, each flower is as pretty as the confection is sweet! Table of Contents Marshmallow plants are very old. The ancient Egyptians would mix the plant’s mucilaginous sap with honey and nuts to make a sweet confection....
Make Moringa Tea This article is focused on how to make moringa tea and its benefits. If you’ve planted moringa in your garden you can easily make tea from its leaves, it’s simple and inexpensive read how you can do this. Making Moringa Tea Powder Get freshly picked moringa leaves and dry them in shade for couple of weeks (*in sun it becomes less nutritious) until it turns crisp. After air drying, collect and grind its leaves to pulverize, this will make your moringa tea powder....
by Jennifer Poindexter Are you interested in adding celery to your garden plot? Do you know which plants tend to grow best near celery and which do not? There’s a lot of things to consider when planting a garden. Which plants get along (or are companion plants) is an important tidbit of information. If you don’t know which plants are companions for celery, I’m going to fill you in. I’ll also share which plants celery should avoid....
QUESTION: What are sweet potato slips? I saw them mentioned in an article about growing sweet potatoes, but I don’t know what they actually are. – Rebecca W ANSWER: Sweet potato slips are sprouts from a sweet potato that have been rooted. This is necessary to grow sweet potatoes as they don’t come from traditional seeds. If you’re interested in growing your own sweet potato slips, there are two popular methods....
If you are wondering which are the Best Perennial Flowers from Ohio, then we have good news! Read ahead to know the complete list! Have a look at the plants native to Florida here Best Perennial Flowers from Ohio Depending on the area in Ohio, choose the right plant as per your location. 1. Wild Columbine Botanical Name: Aquilegia canadensis It offers drooping, bell-like blooms with yellow stamens. Growing wild Columbine is an outstanding way to tempt hummingbirds to your Ohio landscape....
Feast your eyes with the Best Balcony Garden Pictures of September 2021 from Instagram! We have included the top ones from around the globe especially for you! Have a look at the best balcony pictures of August 2021 here Best Balcony Garden Pictures of September 2021 from Instagram 1. Hostas in Large Balcony A post shared by Chip (@chipsgardens) 2. A Balcony Jungle with Patterned Pillow A post shared by J O A N N A (@manufaktura_splotow)...
If you are looking for some quick and affordable options to beautify your garden, check out these beautiful DIY Garden Decor Using Branches listed below! Find out some fantastic garden projects using twigs and sticks here DIY Garden Decor Using Branches 1. Branch Chair This DIY branch stool will add a rustic charm to your garden. You can make it using branches, driftwood, logs, stones, and materials naturally obtained from the garden....
The Covid Pandemic has sparked the interest of people in gardening all over again! If you are wondering about the plants which got the most attention on social media, then have a look at these Most Liked Indoor Plant Pictures of 2020 on Instagram! Here are the best indoor plant decor pictures on Instagram Most Liked Indoor Plant Pictures of 2020 on Instagram 1. Trailing Plants on the Window A post shared by Plants | Decor | Inspiration (@indoorplants_decor)...
Annuals vs Perennials When I first started gardening, I could never remember the difference between perennial and annual plants. Table of Contents Then things really got confusing for me when I would hear other terms thrown around like “biennial”, “hardy annuals”, “tender perennials”…ahhh, what does it all mean!? I didn’t know so I just chose to ignore all of those words. Now that I am a seasoned gardener, I know the importance of understanding what all of those different terms mean....
Flowers Begonias are a favorite plant of many, and with good reason. Their hardy nature and beautiful blooms can transform any outdoor or indoor garden space. In this article, certified master gardener and begonia enthusiast Laura Elsner examines some of the top begonia varieties for your indoor or outdoor garden space. By Laura Elsner Last updated: June 16, 2022 | 26 min read Begonias are a huge group of plants that include houseplants and garden flowers....
QUESTION: Pests eat my spinach when I try to grow it in the garden. Can spinach be grown in pots? -Kelly D. ANSWER: If you don’t have lots of garden space to work with but you want to grow lots of spinach, container gardening is the way to go. Growing spinach in containers is fast and easy, and with just a little bit of maintenance and plant care, you will have a stockpile of nutrient-rich, dark, leafy greens to use in a wide variety of dishes, either fresh or cooked....
Yellow leaves on cyclamen is a very common problem. But the good news is that it’s not always something to worry about. In this post I’ll tell you all of the causes, and solutions to fix it. One common issue that gardeners face with cyclamens is yellow leaves, and figuring out why it’s happening. There are several possible reason why, which makes troubleshooting frustrating for beginners. This guide will help you learn how to identify what’s causing yellowing leaves on your cyclamen, and how to deal with them....
Succulents Are you thinking of adding some hens and chicks plants to your indoor or outdoor garden? Curious to know if they'll stay in one place or spread out everywhere? In this article, gardening expert Paige Folely looks at the growth radius of these popular succulents, and what you can expect once you start adding them to your garden. By Paige Foley Last updated: December 22, 2022 | 4 min read Hens and chicks are native to mountainous regions of Europe and northern Africa....
Also called the king of fruits, the mango tree grows in the warm tropical climate, not winter hardy, and dies in the temperature below 25 F (-3 C). Usually, it requires a lot of space to grow. But if you’re short of space or living in a colder climate, where growing a mango tree on the ground is impossible–Growing a mango tree in a container can be an option. USDA Zones: 9b–11, can be grown in zone 8 with care Difficulty: Moderate Botanical Name: Mangifera Indica...
Have you always wanted to grow raspberries but don’t have a permanent space? Or maybe your planting area doesn’t get much sun? Perhaps your apartment didn’t come with a yard or garden, but does have a sunny balcony or deck? Table of Contents Growing raspberry plants in containers is easy and if you choose the right varieties, you could even harvest fresh raspberries several times during the season! There are also practical reasons for growing raspberries in containers:...
All squash is similar in growing habits, of course; most of the plant care regimen is nearly identical. However, growing spaghetti squash is a smidgen different in a few ways; the rind is hard but not AS hard as some other winter squash varieties, and the color is very distinct on most spaghetti squash varieties when it’s time to harvest. Table of Contents These squash vines produce fruit that is relatively heavy....
Plus, saving your own is economical as well as convenient. Few things are as satisfying to the tomato buff as harvesting their own homegrown crop of red, ripe, and delicious fruits. About the only thing more fulfilling is having your own stash of heirloom seeds, safely stored and waiting patiently for their turn to dazzle and delight. Saving your own tomato pips is a great way to preserve those varieties that have proven themselves as dependable performers in your garden....
by Erin Marissa Russell When you’re growing cabbages, broccoli, cauliflower, or kale, you’re likely to run up against the garden pests this article will teach you to fight: the ones that prey on brassicas. Brassicas are a school of vegetables that include bok choy, broccoli, broccoli rabe (also called broccoli raab or rapini), broccolini, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collard greens, daikon, kale, kalettes , kohlrabi, mizuna, tatsoi, turnips and turnip greens, and wasabi....
Castor bean (Ricinus communis, aka: mole plant) is a fast growing tropical plant, and it’s one of my favorite annuals. I love the red ones especially, they add a wonderful contrast of color and texture to my garden. I get tons of compliments on them, and everyone asks what they are. I start them from seeds every year, and they grow to be monsters by the end of summer. Below I am going to show you exactly how to grow castor beans from seed so you can enjoy them in your garden too....
You might imagine that such a gorgeous houseplant would be very high maintenance. Not so! On the contrary, hoyas probably need a little less attention than average. Hoya spp. You’d be forgiven for overlooking hoyas at first glance. Their beauty can be a bit understated. But once these houseplants do catch your eye, watch out – you might fall down a very deep hoya rabbit hole. One of things that makes these lovely climbing and trailing houseplants so intriguing is their vast array of leaf colors, shapes, and textures....
