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by Jennifer Poindexter Are you looking for a fun perennial plant to grow around your home or garden? Have you considered growing Solomon’s seal? This is a unique perennial plant with a curving stem, grooved leaves, and vivid blooms which show off during the months of April through June. They come in green, white, and pink. Plus, once they’re finished, the blooms turn to dark-colored berries during the summer months. However, be sure you don’t eat the berries....

The best thing about herbs is they are easy to grow, take less space, and are quick to harvest! If you have a little chunk of outdoor space, here is everything on How to Make a Balcony Herb Garden! Check out our article on the most exotic herbs around the world here Best Herbs for Balcony Garden Growing herbs depends on sunlight, space, and weather. Some of the best annual herbs you can grow are basil, fennel, dill, cilantro, marjoram, parsley, and chive....

Vegetables Looking to plant some sweet potatoes, but aren't quite sure where to start? Growing sweet potatoes can actually be quite fun, no matter your skill level as a gardener. In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey walks through how to plant, grow, and care for sweet potato in your garden this season! By Logan Hailey Last updated: June 15, 2022 | 16 min read They’re not potatoes, nor are they yams: Sweet potatoes are a highly versatile yet misunderstood garden vegetable....

For one thing, it will thrive in moist areas, which is why you may have spotted it growing in ditches alongside the highway, and why you might want to plant it in problematic swampy areas of your yard. Eutrochium spp. Skipping over all the heated arguments about flowers, snobbery, and who has the audacity to call certain plants “weeds,” I’ll tell you that joe-pye weed is wonderful. It grows tall, seven feet or more, and blooms in late summer and fall when so many other flowers have already faded....

Vegetables Does your basil need a trim? If you want to prune your garden-grown basil but haven't done it before, you might be wondering where to start. In this article, gardening expert and organic farmer Jenna Rich outlines the six simple steps you can follow for pruning healthy basil plants! By Jenna Rich Last updated: October 28, 2022 | 6 min read Ahh basil. The appearance, the fragrance and that sweet, earthy flavor....

Shop the Shark Cyber Monday deals so you can purchase a brilliant new vacuum cleaner at a great price. This versatile, 2-in-1 model provides you with both a smart vacuum and mop in one - great for more compact homes where you don’t have lots of room to store appliances. There are a number of different discounted packages for this design, with ultra models and self-emptying designs. This smart hoover can clean all of the floors in your home without you having to lift a finger....

Commonly known as the tansy plant (Tanacetum vulgare), this species can provide many benefits to your garden once you know how to grow and care for this perennial flower. The yellow button-like flowers are simple, yet lovely as it attracts pollinators while also being an insect repellent with a history of medicinal uses. Table of Contents You can find Tanacetum vulgare growing in the wild in many places in North America....

Prairie smoke (Geum triflorum) is native to parts of North America, including Ontario, the province where I live. It is also widespread across other areas of southern Canada, and the central and northern United States. Hardy down to USDA zone 3, drought tolerant, and low maintenance, prairie smoke is deer and rabbit resistant (perfect for my garden). In the wild, plants grow in prairie settings, fields, and open areas, and are among the first prairie plants to bloom....

The answer is yes! You can grow lavender in tropical and sub-tropical part of the world as a short lived perennial or an annual herb but you’ll need to care it more often, especially in summer. USDA Zones– 8-11 Difficulty– Moderate Soil pH– Slightly alkaline Lavender Varieties You need to experiment, go to your local nursery and check if you find a lavender plant growing there, buy it or you can order seeds online....

Harvesting rosemary is a very quick and easy process. In this post, I’ll show you exactly when and how to pick rosemary from your garden for your biggest and best bounty ever. There’s nothing like the taste and fragrance of freshly harvested rosemary straight from your garden. Since it’s a cut-and-come-again type of crop, the more you pick it, the more you’ll end up with – as long as you do it correctly....

Usually, they prefer a sunny location and organically-rich, well-draining soil. There are exceptions, as you will soon discover. Aster is a catch-all name for a range of flowering plants in the large Asteraceae family that includes coneflowers, chicory, daisies, sunflowers, yarrow, bachelor’s buttons, and zinnias. It refers to a number of different species including China (Callistephus chinensis), New England (Symphyotrichum novi-belgii), and Tatarian (Aster tataricus). Perennial asters are suited to gardens in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 8, while annuals grow in any temperate zone....

First of all, if you’re a seed saver, growing different species of these legumes can allow you to grow more than one type of bean without worrying about hybridization. So many beans, so little time! If this is a refrain you’ve caught yourself thinking before, you’ve come to the right place. Welcome to Beanland. Here in “Beanland,” we’re going to explore 13 different types of edible beans you might want to consider growing in your garden – not just cultivars, but different species and subspecies....

If you love your plants in hanging baskets then here are the best Best Trailing Peperomias you can grow! They are easy to maintain and look fabulous! Check out the best peperomia varieties here Best Trailing Peperomias 1. Cupid Peperomia Botanical Name: Peperomia scandens ‘Variegata’ This trailing variety is the variegated version of peperomia scandens. As the name suggests, the heart-shaped light-green leaves have creamy gold edges. 2. Isabella Peperomia Botanical Name: Peperomia hoffmanii...

If you live in a hot climate (USDA Zones 9-11) or somewhere where temperatures soar above 100 F (38 C) or looking for vegetables that thrive in the harsh summer sun, then grow these Heat Tolerant Vegetables. You can grow them in pots on your balcony, rooftop, or patio or enjoy them in raised beds and vegetable patches in your garden. Check out some heat-tolerant flowers here Heat Tolerant Vegetable Plants 1....

If you are searching for Echeveria Varieties that Grow Bigger and Fuller, then our list will surprise you! Here are the best types of Echeverias you can grow Echeveria Varieties that Grow Bigger and Fuller 1. Afterglow Echeveria Botanical Name: Echeveria ‘Afterglow’ Height & Spread: 1-2 feet tall and wide ‘Afterglow’ displays large rosettes in powdery lavender-pink hue. Its fleshy leaves are embellished with bright pink margins. Check out the most beautiful pink succulents here!...

We’re sure you’ll love these Christmas decoration, these DIY ideas are out the box, best, and easy to follow. #1. Upcycled Tires Christmas Ornaments We’ve already posted a lot of DIY ideas using old tires, now here’s one more idea for you. Just grab some old tires and clean them with a brush and cleaner. Cut a plywood to the size of tire for the front of ornament and staple the ply to tire with a staple gun....

Summer is a great time to replenish stocks of herbs in our kitchen shelves and pantries. Thanks to the cheerful warm and sunny weather, in that season many herbs achieves the strongest aroma as well as essential oils. Therefore, it is important to learn how to harvest herbs at an appropriate time and how to dry and store them collectively to keep as much of their flavor. How and When to Harvest Herbs Leaves Generally, most herbs have the best flavor and fragrance before flowering....

Meet the blue star fern While you might think ferns are nothing more than a simple plant with a feather-like leaf structure, nothing could be further from the truth. Ferns are among the oldest living plants in the world. They evolved hundreds of millions of years ago (eons before the dinosaurs) and continue to thrive here today. Unlike flowering plants, ferns reproduce by spores, not seeds, and they have a very complex lifecycle....

QUESTION: Can you compost at home? ANSWER: Composting at home is a great way to recycle your food scraps, lawn waste, paper waste, and keep your carbon footprint as low as possible. Composting these materials keeps them from taking up space in our landfills and releasing methane, a potent greenhouse gas that is terrible for the environment. Aside from being an environmentally friendly practice, composting creates a nutrient-rich soil amendment that enriches your soil, helps soil retain moisture, and suppresses plant diseases and pests....

Or you can skip the root harvest altogether and focus on growing radish sprouts or microgreens instead. I hate to be the one to break this to you, but you may have been wasting a delicious opportunity to harvest homegrown leafy greens. Do you grow radishes? Did you know you can eat the greens as well as those crispy, spicy roots? The trusty spring and fall veggie garden staple, Raphanus sativus, produces edible leaves in the early stages of its growing cycle....