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You just need to know how to treat them right. In turn, your container-grown plant will treat you with a load of sweet fruit. There is nothing quite like picking a ripe blueberry or two, popping a warm berry into your mouth, and enjoying the moment when it bursts onto your tongue with that distinct, sweet, sun-ripened, homegrown flavor. Maybe your mouth is watering while you’re reading this. But for those of you who only have a balcony or a small patio, or maybe the wrong soil type or garden plots that are already full to the brim, the dream of growing your own blueberries can seem out of reach....

We arrived here in rural Rhode Island in time to catch the end of spring, and now summer is slipping into autumn. In these three months I can’t say that I have metamorphosed into a master gardener like Penelope Hobson or that our five New England acres in any way resemble the great gardens she created at Tintinhull. Still, I have learned some things that I would like to share with you....

If your love for indoor gardening is ever-growing, then have a look at these Really Cute Tabletop Garden DIYs for 2021 and make one for yourself! Have a look at some amazing Tabletop centerpieces here Really Cute Tabletop Garden DIYs for 2021 1. DIY Biosphere Make a cute ecosphere in a glass container, using colored gravels, moss ball, mystery snail, and one ghost shrimp. Details are here. 2. A Mini Greenhouse This mini greenhouse, made from Square Balsa-wood dowel, will be a center of attraction on tables and perfect for growing some small plants....

Even more fascinating, I. batatas are part of the morning glory family, Convolvulaceae, while true yams belong to the Dioscoreaceae family. Yams are completely unrelated to sweet potatoes! A certain family member of mine insists that only the tuberous root veggies with cream-colored flesh are real sweet potatoes. The orange things, she says, are yams. Friends, my dear family member is wrong. Just about every sweet potato you see at the store – especially the orange ones – is a true sweet potato, also called “sweetpotato,” botanical name Ipomoea batatas....

Your home and garden are the places where you can be you and creative. Insanely creative. You can add a whim there by doing something unique, by following one of these ideas. Have a look at the easy to make diy planter hacks here Insanely Creative Planter Ideas from Household Items 1. Chandelier Planter Have an old chandelier? Don’t throw it away. Repurpose it to make a beautiful planter and grow trailing plants in it....

Prayer plant offers fantastic colors with patterns on its foliage that can add an instant appeal to the decor. Have a look at some awesome Pictures of Maranta Houseplant from Instagram and get inspired! Check out our article on the best types of prayer plant here Awesome Pictures of Maranta Houseplant from Instagram 1. Lemon Lime Maranta A post shared by sami 💚 (@plentiplanties) 2. Silver Feather Maranta A post shared by Evan Bean (@practical....

Have a look at the best Balcony Garden Pictures of April 2021 from around the world and get global while stylizing your balcony! Here are the awesome pictures of the Balcony garden from March 2021 Balcony Garden Pictures of April 2021 from Instagram 1. Lights, Plants, and Furniture A post shared by Home Decor Chit.Chat ♡ (@home.decor.chit.chat) 2. Climbing Plants and Flowers A post shared by Citron & gingembre (@roses_et_gingembre)...

Small houseplants are a great idea for so many reasons. They can be positioned almost anywhere, will brighten even the tiniest corner, and their small size means you can have the opportunity to grow a larger range of plants in a small space. This article is going to discuss some of my favorite small indoor plants that I know you will love. 1. Painted-Leaf Begonia (Begonia Rex) With flamboyant foliage and compact growth, Rex Begonias are an ideal small houseplant, and one that will always stand out when displayed in your home....

Planting drought-tolerant plants is an excellent idea if you live in an area with unfavorable weather and water scarcity. They become less thirsty, stay resilient, and can survive in dry soil. If you like the idea, here are some of the Best Drought Tolerant Plants you can easily grow! Best Drought Tolerant Plants 1. Agave Botanical Name: Agave USDA Zones: 5-11 Agaves store water in their thick foliage, and this makes them live without it for long....

Want to keep your plants healthy and productive? Here’re the 5 essential ways to do this. Learn more! One of the most satisfying things to do is to have a healthy and productive garden. In fact, gardening has a lot of benefits. Greenery can keep away negative vibes that ruin your mood. 1. Right soil is what you need Obviously, you can’t have plants growing healthy and productive if you don’t have right soil....

Asian pear trees are loaded with lightly fragrant, pretty white blossoms in spring and finish off the season with a vivid fall display when the foliage turns intense shades of orange, red, and yellow. Asian pears bear delicious fruit with a crisp, juicy bite, and flavors that range from mild and melon-like to sweet caramel and butterscotch. Distinct in flavor and shape from their European cousins, the fruit has a rounded appearance like an apple and skins can be rough or smooth, with colors ranging from creamy pink, pale green, and yellow to bronze and russet, depending on the type....

QUESTION: Which parts of the cauliflower plant can I eat? Are the leaves edible? -Tim W ANSWER: Indeed, all parts of the cauliflower are edible, including the stems and leaves. The outer layer of skin on the lower half of cauliflower stems are slightly tough, so they should be peeled before adding them to recipes. The top half of the stems, similar to broccoli, are actually quite tender and require no peeling....

Clusia rosea features beautiful dark olive green, leathery leaves with a somewhat elliptical shape. But that is not what it is known for–You can write on it, and that’s why it’s called an ‘Autograph Tree.’ It is also prized for absorbing Co2 at night, which makes it a great houseplant. If you too want to grow it, here’s all the information you need on Autograph Tree Care Indoors. Botanical Name: Clusia rosea...

Glasshouses, conservatories, nurseries… there are many different terms used to refer to greenhouses. They serve an equally wide range of purposes, too. Whether you’re looking for the perfect environment in which to start out seedling plants, or somewhere that you can maintain the optimal temperature for your succulents throughout the winter, or even something that can house your exotics and protect them from the harshness of weather fluctuations, most come right back to the good, old-fashioned greenhouse....

Coco coir is an increasingly popular type of hydroponic growing medium — and for good reason. There are a whole host of benefits to growing with coconut coir that you can and should take advantage of if you’re new to hydroponics. Table of Contents There isn’t a good, comprehensive guide to coconut coir out there… until now. In this guide, you’ll get just about everything you need to know about coco coir: what it is, its pros and cons, and the best brands to use....

Vegetable Scrap DIY Organic Fertilizer Wouldn’t it be amazing if you could make liquid fertilizer from vegetable and fruit scraps? Well, now you can. This DIY organic fertilizer recipe will teach you how to do it. What Nutrition this Vegetable Scrap Fertilizer will Provide It completely depends on the ingredients you’re adding. For example, if your fertilizer includes banana peels, they’re rich in phosphorus and potassium. Tea leaves and coffee grounds are great sources of nitrogen, and egg shells are rich in calcium and other trace elements....

Ah, the Easter cactus! Springtime blooms abound from this succulent. Named because of the time of year it flowers, it’s a popular plant for indoor gardeners. You may have heard of similar plants – namely the Christmas cactus and Thanksgiving cactus. They, too, bloom around the holiday designated by their common name. Even when it’s not flowering, the Easter cactus is a stunner. Long, narrow “arms” branch off of the plant’s base....

QUESTION: How hard is it to grow mushrooms at home? I keep reading about all the health benefits of mushrooms, but they’re pretty expensive at the store and I’m interested in growing my own. ANSWER: Growing mushrooms can be as simple as the method you choose. Some people like to grow mushrooms outdoors in logs. This method is a little more difficult as you have less control over the elements. Therefore, if you’d like to grow mushrooms using an easier method, consider growing them indoors....

Arrowhead Plant, also called African Evergreen and Nephthytis, is an easy to care for houseplant with few problems. It’s perfect for the beginner or black-thumb gardener who desires indoor greenery without having to fuss too much over its care. Before I go into detail, here’s a quick summary. How to care for an arrowhead plant: Arrowhead plants should be planted in well draining, acidic soil, and kept in humid conditions at temperatures of 60°F to 85°F....

Mealybugs are not only the most common sap-feeding pests, but they’re also known for virus transmission. Find How to Get Rid of Mealybugs Easily in the article below. Learn how to improve your garden soil for free here Where Do Mealy Bugs Come From? Mealybugs thrive in warm and humid weather. They overwinter themselves and spread through previously infested plants when the temperature warms up again. Also, their honeydew excretion promotes the sooty mold fungus on the affected areas of plants....