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In this article you’ll learn not only which veggies should usually be planted indoors and which outdoors, but why, so that you can make a well-informed decision for any variety you decide to grow in the future. You have your seed packets, you have your seed starting essentials, and you have a garden plan – sounds like you are ready to plant and grow a garden! But are you sure you know which seeds can go directly into your garden soil, and which will do better if you start them indoors?...

Additionally, by sacrificing some of the younger fruit, it allows the plant to put all its energy into developing the remaining pumpkins. Back when I first started gardening, I thought leaving a pumpkin vine to grow every which way was the only way to keep it alive and well. Turns out, this isn’t necessarily true. While it’s not absolutely necessary to trim the vines, doing so can encourage a more abundant harvest, and larger pumpkins....

QUESTION: Why are my peas not germinating? Is there anything I can do? – Ken L. ANSWER: Bear in mind that pea seeds germinate quickest in warm soil, so if it’s a cool spring, your seeds may just need a little more time to sprout. If the soil is 38 degrees Fahrenheit, expect your seeds to take 21 to 30 days to sprout, whereas in soil that is 65 to 70 degrees, they’ll sprout in 7 to 14 days....

Information Dahlias can succum to many different diseases. While there are many different types of disease that try to plague these beautiful flowers, the good news is there are ways you can prevent, and treat them. In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros examines the most common dahlia diseases. You'll also learn how to identify, treat, and prevent them. By Liz Jaros Last updated: August 1, 2022 | 7 min read With 42 different species and thousands of colorful cultivars, dahlias have earned a special place in your heart....

If you want the best blossoms from your plants, then here are some of the most fantastic Homemade Rose Fertilizer Recipes for you! Check out the DIY rose fertilizers from your kitchen here Homemade Rose Fertilizer Recipes # Recipe – 1 Ingredients: Alfalfa meal Fish meal Gypsum Greensand Bone meal Take one cup each of alfalfa meal, fish meal, gypsum, greensand, and mix them with half a cup of bone meal....

By Bethany Hayes Do you have a black thumb and feel like you kill everything you touch? That’s why so many think that growing house plants is too hard, but some plants are perfect for someone like you. It would be best if you had easy, hardy plants that can withstand severe abuse before death. You need to find plants that prefer indirect light and an average indoor temperature suitable for most homes....

Not all yellow roses are worthy of song, however. Some fade as they age, others are prone to diseases like black spot, or simply have disappointing blossoms. There’s something special about yellow roses. After all, the famous folk song isn’t called “The Cream Rose of Texas.” With their sunny coloring, yellow roses somehow manage to be dramatically elegant and humbly cheerful at the same time. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....

You can select one of these indoor ladder plant holder designs to have a similar one in your home. This way, you’ll be able to create more vertical space for your favorite plants. See amazing Planter Ideas from old kitchen items here Beautiful Indoor Ladder Planter Ideas 1. Metal Plant Ladder Metal ladder planters are sturdy options and will support heavy planters without the risk of collapsing down. 2. Indoor Ladder Garden Flaunt your woodworking skills by building this cedar ladder for plants....

Check out these awesome Houseplants in Mason Jars Pictures to get an idea of how you can also grow your favorite plants like herbs and succulents in them! Here are the best plants you can grow in jars and bottles Houseplants in Mason Jars Pictures 1. Different Herbs in Mason Jars 3. English Ivy in a Small Mason Jar 3. Wandering Jew in a Mini Jar 4. Pilea in a Tall Mason Jar 5....

One of the benefits of being a garden writer is I get to test out tools from time to time, and each fall, there are three that stand out to me. All of them look a bit medieval, which means they’re built for tough jobs. I giggle a little when I’m carrying the billhook saw around the garden (check it out in action, below). Here’s what I’ve used these tough garden tools for so far…...

3 Ways to Grow Fresh Vegetables in Winter Protect what you’ve got. By the time summer shifts to fall, most vegetable gardeners still have some crops left in their gardens; root crops like carrots, beets, and parsnips, leafy greens like spinach, arugula, and kale, and stem crops like leeks, brussels sprouts, and scallions. Don’t let them die in the hard frosts. Instead, protect them with a mini tunnel, strawbale cold frame, or layer of mulch....

Nothing stands prettier than vining greens along the bland walls. Transform yours with these splendid Pothos Wall Decor Ideas listed below. Learn how to grow Pothos from cuttings here Pothos Wall Decor Ideas 1. Lush Pothos with a White Backdrop Get the best-kept secrets of growing lush Pothos here 2. Ombre Wall with shades of Green 3. A Living Curtain Check out some stunning Living Curtain Ideas here 4. Green and White!...

In this article, I’ll start with a roundup of some of the best options available – and a few DIY alternatives. Growing my own veggies, flowers, and herbs means that there are a few necessities I can’t get by without – like seeds, good soil, water, and sunshine. And there is one other item that I consider essential: my gardening journal. At risk of sounding a bit melodramatic, I truly can’t imagine growing plants without having some method of noting and organizing my records, observations, and plans....

Shrubs So you've decided you want to add some rhododendrons to your garden this season, but want to know if you'll have to replant them each year before you do? In this article, we take a look at the rhododendron life cycle, and if they are considered annual, biennial, or perennial plants! By Jason White Last updated: January 6, 2023 | 6 min read Perennials are often the standout features in landscaping....

Like Nancy, Charlotte learned through home gardening that nonnative plants do not support habitat for bees, birds, and butterflies. This sparked a long-simmering passion for environmentalism, and exemplary conservation efforts aimed at restoring ecosystems through native plantings. I first learned about Charlotte in another book I reviewed, The Humane Gardener, by Nancy Lawson. An Almanac of Alternatives Meticulously researched, and annotated, this in-depth guide synthesizes a vast body of knowledge on subjects ranging from native and nonnative woody plants to biodiversity, lepidopterology (study of butterflies and moths), and ornithology (study of birds), with references to works by renowned experts such as University of Delaware Professor of Entomology (study of insects) Douglas Tallamy....

When I first became interested in hydroponic gardening I used tap water without giving it a second thought. It was only some time later when I was disappointed about the quality and health of the plants that I was growing that I looked a little deeper and discovered that untreated tap water is not the best option for hydroponic gardening. A basic mistake, but we all have to start somewhere....

Growing herbs is fun and so rewarding, but some people think they are difficult to care for. So in this post, I’m going to show you just how easy it is, and teach you all you need to know in order to be successful. Whether in the garden or pots, growing your own fresh herbs can bring beauty to your yard, flavor to your kitchen, and they are easier to care for than you might think....

In some areas of the world, castor bean plants are invasive. But here in Minnesota, they make beautiful and unique tropical plants that die back every fall (funny how that works). I love growing castor bean plants in my tropical garden, and I always get tons of compliments on them! I especially love this red castor bean variety that I have been growing in my tropical garden for a few years now....

So go ahead, plan some of your very own! Myosotis sylvatica Like tiny pieces of bright blue sky dropped into your garden, forget-me-nots are one of the few true-blue flowers available to gardeners. These plants are steeped in history and symbolism, and are easy beauties to grow. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....

Packed with nutrition, lima beans are a beloved legume from Mesoamerica that is full of dietary fiber. They sometimes taste like butter when they’re cooked. And knowing how to grow lima beans is a great skill for gardeners who want to improve their health and soil microbiology. Table of Contents The lima bean plant originated in Lima, Peru, where they’ve been cultivated for over 4000 years. The Inca people there learned how to cook the lima bean properly to remove toxicity, and European settlers took the beans back to their homelands where they grew in popularity....