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Mums are known for bringing colors throughout the fall. You can grow them in garden beds, or in pots, or keep them in your balcony, rooftop or patio; they do just fine everywhere! The mums are herbaceous plants, favorite of many gardeners, but one question that arises first while planting this fall-flowering plant is–are mums annuals or perennials? Check out Our Article on Growing Chrysanthemums in Pots Here! Annual vs. Perennial Plants Annuals are short-living plants that flower and die in one season....

If you think that begonias are only good for growing in your garden, think again! There’s no doubt that they add tons of color to the garden, but many varieties can also be kept indoors as houseplants. That means you can grow your favorite varieties for years to come, either indoors or out. And it’s easier than you might think. Yaaaas! Below I am going to show you exactly how to care for begonias....

If you’ve ever checked on your garden and found weird, grey, fuzzy looking spores or gray mold on your plants, chances are you’ve run into botrytis cinerea. Table of Contents B cinerea is a common fungal pathogen that goes by many other names as well. Grey mold, ghost spot, ash mold, or botrytis bunch rot are just a few! But to most of us, it’s that cursed grey-black mold that turns fruit into mush and wreaks havoc on our plants....

Jalapenos are spicy and delicious peppers that can make any spread, burger, or sauce mouth-wateringly tasty. Growing jalapenos yourself is a great way to always have access to this zesty spice. Table of Contents Eaten all over the world, jalapeno peppers are enjoyed in different ways. As a staple in Mexican cuisine, they can be roasted, baked, and even sizzled on the grill. They’re often diced and worked into applications both savory and sweet....

Lamb’s Quarters is a hugely underrated, healthy, and delicious vegetable. It is a storehouse of magnesium, potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, fiber, and various other nutrients. In India, Lamb’s Quarters is famous by the name ‘Bathua,’ and the people cultivate and consume it as a food crop. Let’s have a look at all the details on Growing Lamb’s Quarters easily. Botanical Name: Chenopodium Album Other Names: Wild Spinach, Allgood, Melde, Fat-Hen, Pigweed, Manure Weed, Goosefoot, Bathua, Cheel bhaaji, and White Goosefoot....

Why grow lettuce in winter There are a lot of reasons for growing lettuce in winter but my main motives are; 1) it’s easy and 2) it allows me to harvest dozens of heads of organically grown lettuce from December through March. I love my winter vegetable garden! In spring, summer, and autumn I have to deal with temperature extremes, dry or wet weather, and pests like deer, groundhogs, rabbits, aphids, slugs, and more....

Whether you want to use a Lion’s Mane Mushroom Kit, or whether you want to attempt growing lion’s mane mushrooms with your own substrate, you are sure to be rewarded. I love using fresh lion’s mane as a meat substitute, or simply to enjoy their flavor as it is. Having a stock to pull from at home is incredible, especially because they have so many health benefits! Table of Contents...

Planting potatoes is a bit more complicated than it is for other veggies, and it’s even more important do it right. So in this post, I’m going to show you exactly when and how to plant them step by step. If you’re hoping to grow potatoes in your garden, learning the best timing and techniques for planting them is essential. In order to get the biggest and best yield, it’s important to not only plant potatoes the right way and at the right time, but to properly prepare them beforehand too....

Summer is a wonderful time for growing plants. Indoor plants really benefit from being outside for a change but, when fall comes and it’s time to bring your houseplants inside for the winter, things can get ugly. Two things that will help you avoid major problems with your plants later on are knowing when to bring houseplants inside, and also how to bring plants indoors without bugs. It’s important to take a few steps to ensure the transition is painless for both you and your plants, and avoid bringing bugs and houseplant pests indoors....

So you’re thinking about building a backyard greenhouse. Sounds like a lot of work, right? Here’s some great news; it’s easier than you think. So, why build a greenhouse in the first place? A greenhouse creates conditions ideal for growing your flowers, fruits, vegetables, and other types of plants. In a greenhouse, you can control the temperature, sunlight, humidity, and ventilation. Today, many gardeners prefer building their own greenhouse structures. Without a doubt, the DIY experience is fun, memorable, and rewarding....

Learn how to grow ferns from ferns here! How to Get Your Indoor Fern to Look Like This 1. Set the Fronds Free While growing ferns, make sure their fronds have enough room to grow and spread. Avoid keeping the plant in the corner of a room or close to some wall, where its growth can be hindered. Also, do not crowd it too much with other plants. The best is to either grow them in hanging baskets or stands, which tenfolds the beauty, or pick a place where they have at least 2-4 feet of open space at all sides to spread freely with plenty of air circulation....

Whether your homegrown herbs are destined for tea, cocktails, pesto, or curry, this cultivar is totally worth having in the garden. Ocimum x citriodorum ‘Sweet Dani’ Basil is an herb garden staple. It’s easy to grow, and in exchange for minimal effort, you are rewarded with an abundant harvest of intensely flavorful leaves. Practically every herb garden has a Thai or sweet variety in it. But if you’re looking for something just a bit different, consider the marvelous ‘Sweet Dani’ basil....

Before we get started, a bit of clarification is in order. Alkekengi officinarum Chinese lantern is a charming ornamental plant that can bring a touch of whimsy to your garden, with its delicate red-orange husks. Whether you grow it as a curiosity, or with the intention of using its stems for colorful autumn bouquets, this perennial will provide an unexpected source of bright fall color. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....

Although I’ve yet to add osteospermum to my own garden beds at home, I’ve been growing them for clients over the years. Osteospermum spp. I don’t keep osteospermum in every container I plant for clients, but they’re present in most of what I put together. It’s impossible for me to pass on these flowers, even with other more exotic choices to pick from. They’ve got a perfect blend of color, form, and bubbly cheeriness without going over the top like other flowers… I’m looking at you, fuchsia!...

Collard greens are well loved in other parts of the world too, with several African nations favoring the vegetable, as well as Brazil, Portugal, and the Kashmir region of Pakistan and India. Brassica oleracea var. acephala There may be no vegetable more closely associated with the American South than collard greens. Oh, wait, well, except maybe okra. Regardless of which veggie is the most “Southern,” it’s not without reason that collards are the state vegetable of South Carolina, and cities in Georgia celebrate the collard green with annual festivals!...

In this guide, we’ll help you plant your coneflowers in pots so they can thrive. Coming up, here’s we’ll discuss: Coneflowers started out in the wild as humble prairie wildflowers, but these days, they’ve made the transition to must-have cultivated garden essentials. Some people grow these stunners for their ornamental value, while others make them a part of their medicinal herb garden. But what about those of us who lack the garden space for a big patch of echinacea?...

Even when you’re lucky enough to live near a farmers market or subscribe to a CSA box that includes fresh limas in season, they cost someone else dearly to grow and shell, and tend to sell out quickly. Phaseolus lunatus Saving money on groceries and tapping a source of stress relief are two reasons home gardeners love to have a veggie patch. But when you grow limas, also known as butter beans, there’s another advantage....

When you’re growing herbs in pots, you can’t miss oregano. No matter what you prepare, the slightly pungent, aromatic, and earthy flavor of the fresh sprigs of oregano spices up the taste. Botanical Name: Origanum USDA Zones: 5-11 Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral When to Plant Oregano In a cool climate, plant oregano after the winters, when the weather warms up for spring until any time up to fall. However, if you live in a hot, frost-free climate, plant it in fall or winter....

Ornamental plants with vivid foliage are show stoppers! If you want to include one such specimen in your collection, then here are the details on How to Grow Persian Shield! Check out some colorful houseplants here Persian Shield Plant Information Native to Myanmar (Burma), Persian Shield is popular for its ornamental lance-shaped foliage that has a deep purple-lilac hue with prominent veins. The silvery sheen on the upper surface gives the leaves a metallic touch....

Prevention is the best bet. Read on to learn how to prevent bacterial leaf spot in turnips. Pseudomonas syringae pv. maculicola and Xanthomonas campestris pv. amoraciae Bacterial diseases of turnip leaves are very serious infections. There are no highly effective controls for them, and once they have infected a field, the diseases can quickly spread throughout a whole field and render the greens inedible. In addition to black rot of turnip, there are two types of bacteria that cause leaf spots: Pseudomonas syringae pv....