I planted four garlic cloves in a container recently and set the pot on the rolling garden cart in my office. There is truly no scent more comforting to me than that of crushed garlic cloves sauteing in olive oil. You can always tell when someone close to you has recently enjoyed fresh garlic. And while some may find that scent a bit overpowering, I happen to love the smell of this pungent bulb....
The Basics of Edible Garden Design: In my second book, Groundbreaking Food Gardens, edible garden design is celebrated with fun plans and ideas from 73 awesome garden experts. While I was writing the book, I was also taking notes for the changes I wanted to do in my own 2000 square foot vegetable garden. And, the following spring, I started a complete renovation of my growing space. We turned low, free-formed raised beds into sixteen-inch tall hemlock-edged beds....
Growing across the Northern Hemisphere, civilizations have been farming blackberries for food and medicine for thousands of years. They’ve been found in the stomach of the infamous bog woman known as Haraldskær Woman, whose remains were found in Denmark and date back 2,500 years. London distillers were known to have used blackberries in liqueurs during the Renaissance. And people all over the world today benefit from growing blackberries to enjoy in jams, pies and other delicious treats....
QUESTION: How do I keep bugs off my broccoli plants? I keep seeing tiny bugs on my plants. What can I do to prevent them from damaging my broccoli? -Jenni P ANSWER: One way to protect broccoli seedlings from pests that like to feed on the tiny plants is to protect them by laying over netting supports or covering the plants with row covers. With plants that have gotten too large to cover, you could treat your plants with an application of Spinosad, a biological pesticide, or Bacillus thuringiensis, an organic insecticide....
Cycas revoluta is not plagued by many types of insect pests or diseases, but there are a few items to keep in mind and look out for, preventive care options, and ways to troubleshoot common problems when they arise. So, you’ve added a sago palm or two (or five!) to your garden. And who can blame you? In warm climates they’re hardy plants that can be grown outdoors, with impressively feathery, shiny dark green foliage that evokes a prehistoric feel straight out of Jurassic Park, the perfect backdrop to the backyard dinosaur display of your dreams....
They’re a knockout when mass planted in drifts, and suit a variety of garden settings, from borders or rockeries to containers and naturalized settings. Anemone blanda If you’re looking for a sweet little flower to brighten up your garden early in the year, look no further than Grecian windflowers. Also known as Balkan anemones or winter windflowers, the delightful, daisy-like flowers bloom in shades of blue, mauve, pink, and white....
Read on to discover our top tips to successfully start parsley from seed. Nothing completes a homemade soup or salad like a sprig of aromatic parsley fresh out of the garden. Low-maintenance once established, this often finicky herb does take a bit of patience to get started. Whether you live in a warm climate and you’re eager to sow directly into the garden, or you live in a cold zone with a shorter growing season and you’re eager to get a jump on the preparations to provide a springtime bounty, our guide can help....
What could be an easy way to enhance the looks of your yard without spending too much? How to Improve a Garden Without Spending Anything? Well, we have some clever tips for you! Have a look at some awesome garden cheats to save money here How to Improve a Garden Without Spending Anything 1. Grow Plants by Division You can fill your garden with fragrant, colorful flowering plants without spending a penny by dividing plants like daylilies, Japanese anemones, asters, hardy geraniums, and heucheras....
QUESTION: Is Moringa an antifungal? I’ve been reading a lot about the various benefits of both eating it, and also using the oil from the seed pods. Does it really work? – Francisco N ANSWER: Moringa is a type of tree that grows in many tropical parts of the world. The leaves from the moringa tree are extremely nutritious and are even used as a food to fight malnutrition in poor parts of the world....
By Erin Marissa Russell If you’ve done any reading on onions, it’s evident that people are quite confused about the differences and divisions between bulb onions versus green onions, scallions, spring onions, bunching onions, and all the other terms for various alliums, genus allium. There are a lot of onion types to keep up with. And even worse, there’s a lot of misnaming going on, which makes it even more confusing....
Our guide to growing parsnips covers all the details of how to cultivate this root vegetable in your garden. If you’ve never grown root vegetables in containers, now’s the time to try. Parsnips are in the Apiaceae family, just like carrots and parsley – and they’re often overlooked in favor of their bright-orange cousin. But they shouldn’t be. As with carrots, we eat the taproot of the parsnip plant, Pastinaca sativa....
If you are searching for a good-looking house plant that is easy to care for, the ZZ plant or Zamioculcas zamiifolia as it is also known, is a worthy contender. The most common problem that you might encounter is yellow leaves on your ZZ plant. This article will tell you how to fix this problem and prevent it in the future. Why does my ZZ plant have yellow leaves? The most common reason for yellowing leaves in ZZ plants is overwatering which leads to root rot....
by Jennifer Poindexter Birds chirping, sun shining, and blooms emerging. This is the ideal scene to many home gardeners. Not everyone lives where they can have gorgeous in ground flower beds. Some gardeners aren’t physically able to care for in ground garden beds, and some want flowers in other places besides a typical flower bed. What should you do in each situation? You could grow gorgeous flowers in containers. You can create amazing flower arrangements on a smaller scale....
If you want to cure yourself naturally, without the use of harsh medicines, then these are the best Herbs You Can Grow for Cough and Cold that will serve you as the best natural remedy. Here are the best herbs every man must grow to boost libido Herbs You Can Grow for Cough and Cold 1. Holy Basil Botanical Name: Ocimum tenuiflorum According to this study, basil or tulsi is ideal for treating a wide range of ailments including cough, cold, asthma fever, arthritis, and eye diseases....
by Erin Marissa Russell Nothing compares to the beauty of a flourishing pumpkin patch in the garden—and in the kitchen, nothing compares to sweet, velvety pumpkin. In addition to the traditional pie, you can add golden pumpkin cubes to roasted veggie medleys, whir pumpkin into sweet soups, or add the flesh to hearty stews. But when it comes to choosing a variety of pumpkin to grow, things get more complicated. Not all pumpkins are bred to be good for eating....
Flowers Looking to add some height to your garden this season? Adding some tall perennial flowers can be a great addition to your garden when it comes to filling in open space. They also come in a wide variety of different colors to mix in with other garden plants. In this article, we take a deeper look at our favorite tall perennial flowers. By Jason White Last updated: November 17, 2022 | 10 min read There are three types of plants: Annual, biennial, or perennial....
We’ve taken a look at some of the best defensive plants to add to the landscape for home security, so let’s dive in! Carefully… Long before the advent of electronic security systems, plants were used as “biological razor wire” to protect homesteads from marauding outsiders, or as livestock enclosures. By strategically planting thorny, spiky, dense bushes or hedging, you can create an effective barrier to deter intruders without compromising the look of your landscape....
These Balcony Herb Garden Ideas from Instagram are a great way to utilize the space to grow a fresh supply for your kitchen and cuisines! Here’s a complete tutorial on making a balcony herb garden Balcony Herb Garden Ideas from Instagram 1. Herbs in Hanging Pots A post shared by Christina 🇳🇱 (@00chrissie00) 2. Herbs with Flowers A post shared by geoffaroonie (@geoffaroonie) 3. In Hanging Containers A post shared by Resilient EatApp (@resilienteatapp)...
Do you have a mini outdoor space at the side of your house? Use these Beautiful Side Yard Decoration Ideas to make it appealing! Check out some amazing fence decoration ideas here Beautiful Side Yard Decoration Ideas 1. Side Path with Stones and Gravels 2. Side Yard Landscaping with Pebbles and Potted Plants 3. Stone Pathway with Flowers 4. Large Stepping Stone Pavers 5. Modern Side Landscaping with a Water Feature 6....
These Beautiful Courtyard Garden Pictures will give you all the ideas on how to introduce a sense of green appeal to the open space with class! Beautiful Courtyard Garden Pictures 1. Small Outdoor Courtyard with Sofa 2. Big Courtyard with Chairs and Trees 3. Open Courtyard with Tall Green Wall 4. A Large Dinner Table Below a Garden Tree 5. A Georgian Garden Design 6. A Marrakech Courtyard 7. Courtyard Pool with a Large Tree 8....
