Think I’m overselling them a bit? Let me take a minute to share some of their benefits and special characteristics: Ribes uva-crispa and R. hirtellum When people think of berries, I find most tend to imagine the seductive strawberry or the bountiful blueberry, but the gooseberry rarely even gets an honorable mention. While they get more love in the UK than in the US, even there they take a backseat to their raspberry and blackberry brethren....
by Jennifer Poindexter Santolina is a plant many gardeners aren’t familiar with. If you’re wondering if this is the right plant for you, begin by asking yourself a few questions. Do you love plants which thrive off neglect? Are you looking for a gorgeous herb that won’t require a ton of care from you? If you answered yes, you’re in the right place. I’m a huge fan of plants that don’t need lots of extra care because, with so many other things needing my attention, I appreciate anything that produces beauty without needing much in return....
by Jennifer Poindexter Are you interested in growing a cover crop which you can harvest from, too? Soybeans could be the right crop for you. In my area, soybeans are a common crop amongst the larger farmers. They grow them as an ingredient in livestock feed. However, soybeans can also be used to add nutrients to your soil. Plus, they produce pods. When harvested in their immature state, they’re known as edamame....
It’s not too hot, but isn’t bland, with plenty of bold-but-sweet flavor. Allium sativum var. ophioscorodon ‘Persian Star’ I don’t know what’s happening with alliums in Uzbekistan, but they’re growing some fantastic garlic. There’s nothing wrong with a lovely, mild bulb, but sometimes you want something sweet, complex, and distinct. If that’s where you’re at, ‘Persian Star’ garlic is about to become your new best friend. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....
Pruning chives and deadheading the flowers are both very easy. In this post, I’ll tell you when to cut back chive plants and deadhead the flowers, discuss different tools and techniques to use, and then show you exactly how to trim chives, step-by-step. Chives are common herbs that get beautiful little purple flowers in early summer. Just like most plants, chives will benefit from regular pruning to keep them looking nice, and growing their best....
Being a farmer can split opinions with the relentless job, physical challenges, and uncertain futures. Farmers have been known to grow food, becoming self-sufficient, and benefiting themselves and others with their toiling workload. But what if you looked at the positives? What if you realized the potential of growing your food and becoming entirely self-sufficient? Now, for those who believe farming is a job that only requires tedious work, you could not be more wrong....
I make several holiday swags every year, hanging them on our fence gates, front door, lamp post, mailbox, and porch light. They are so simple to make, and unless the weather is unusually warm, they stay fresh and beautiful all winter long. Here’s how to make a holiday swag, using just five easy steps. Gather your materials. To build one swag, you’ll need: Three evergreen branches, approximately eighteen to twenty-four inches in length, depending on how long you’d like your swag to be....
Do you have a passion for tropical treats and funky flowers? If so, then passion fruit vine is the perfect choice for you! This is a fast-growing climber that will add intrigue to your garden and flavor to your dinner table. Passionfruit vines are not for the faint of heart. These are vigorous plants that will climb to the treetops and explode in colorful blossoms and plentiful fruit. Even though they’re easy to grow, these plants need lots of water, nutrients, and pruning....
by Erin Marissa Russell Whether your spider plant is producing spiderettes or a friend gave you a spider plant baby from their own collection, you’ll need to know how to propagate a spider plant baby into a new plant. Don’t worry—we have three different methods to explain to you that you can choose from. First things first: You aren’t required to remove spider plant babies from the original plant. If you choose, you can leave them attached....
If you want a bumper crop of tomatoes, you’re going to need a good tomato fertilizer. But the best forms of fertilizer may not be readily apparent. Tomatoes are heavy feeders, and they’ll want all kinds of stuff to promote both tomato plant and fruit growth. Table of Contents So to clear up all this confusion, I’m going to offer you solutions for your tomato fertilizer dilemma. We’ll go over how best to prepare the soil prior to planting....
Bee balm (Monarda), is also known as Oswego tea, horsemint, and bergamot. It’s a member of the mint family (Lamiaceae) and a versatile perennial plant. The plant attracts pollinators, and is a good addition to homemade potpourris and lotions. Bee balm flowers are so captivating that they add color and beauty to any garden. Native to the eastern portion of North America, these flowers bloom in mid to late summer. They have different uses, including:...
When growing these plants for their berries, particularly if you hope to be rewarded with a good harvest, you’ll need to know how to care for them properly to ensure plentiful fruit growth for you and for the local wildlife. Elderberry (Sambucus spp.) should be pruned as part of your regular garden maintenance routine, just like other fruit-bearing trees and shrubs, to encourage abundant berry production while supporting overall health....
We’re going to address what causes yellowing leaves on pothos plants, what to do if yours develops them, and how to keep this from happening. When you grow easy-care pothos, some varieties of yellow on its leaves may be desirable. Certain cultivars of Epipremnum aureum, also known as devil’s ivy, have yellow splashes on the variegated leaves, for example. And ‘Neon’ is a light lemon-lime color all over. But when healthy leaves on your houseplant or the cuttings you’re trying to root start turning yellow, you’ve got a problem....
These are some really good Indoor Garden Ideas to Steal from Japan to include natural elements in a miniature form to induce peace in your home! Here are some great indoor meditation garden ideas Indoor Garden Ideas to Steal from Japan 1. Hanging Kokedama Ball Planters Anthurium, Ferns, Orchids, Philodendron, Pilea, and Peperomia are some of the best plants you can grow in Kokedama Ball Planters. We have a great article on it here....
There is a remarkable number of Flowers that Start with B and in this list, we have tried to include all of the beautiful blooms from native wild ones to striking tropical flowers. We have also noted the annuals and perennials for your convenience! Here are the best flowers that start with A Flowers that Start with B 1. Baby Blue Eyes Botanical Name: Nemophila menziesii Type: Annual Blooming Period: Late winter to late spring / early summer...
QUESTION: I don’t have a great space to grow lettuce where it is protected from animals. Can lettuce be grown in pots? -Kev W ANSWER: Lettuce makes a perfect addition to the container garden, which means you can even grow it on a patio, balcony, or indoors on your windowsill. Lettuce roots are fairly shallow, so the pot doesn’t have to be very deep—you can even use one that has a wide, shallow shape for growing lettuce....
Most of us know beautiful coleus plants as gorgeous additions to border plantings in gardens or bright pops of color in containers, but did you know that actually make great indoor plants as well? This article will tell you all you need to know about coleus plant care indoors, so you can brighten your indoor space with their stunning foliage. Coleus plant care indoors: Provide bright indirect sunlight, temperatures of 65-75°F, and moderate to high humidity levels....
QUESTION: I want to try growing kale. Is it easy to grow? How do you take care of kale plants? – Lauren D. ANSWER: Kale is easy and fun to grow from seeds either directly planted in the garden soil or started indoors and then moved into the garden. It also grows well in raised garden beds and containers if you’re short on space. It can be cultivated as a cut and come again crop, meaning you harvest what you need while the plant continues to grow....
Flea beetles are one of the most frustrating garden pests to deal with. Since they come out in early spring, and attack young seedlings, severe damage can happen before you even realize there’s a problem. Luckily, controlling flea beetles isn’t too difficult once you know the best methods to use. Understanding the lifecycle and feeding habits of this annoying pest will also help you take steps to prevent damage before it occurs....
Shrubs If you are trying to grow your hydrangeas into a tree, but don't know where to start, you are in the right place. Growing hydrangeas as trees can be a little bit of a challenge, but it can be done with a patience and dedication. In this article, gardening expert and hydrangea enthusiast Jill Drago walks through each step you'll need to follow for beautiful tree like hydrangeas. By Jill Drago Last updated: July 15, 2022 | 4 min read Hydrangeas are quite possibly one of the world’s most versatile shrubs....
