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Chlorella is a green algae that that is rich in nutrients and sold as a dietary supplement. Chlorella contains all the B vitamins as well as amino acids, vitamin C, vitamin E, nucleic acid, and various minerals. According to alternative medicine practitioners daily consumption of chlorella is good for your health. Growing chlorella at home costs less than buying processed supplements and is just as effective and you don’t need lot of space to do this....

Able to thrive in nutrient-starved conditions, these plants evolved to find a creative yet passive way to provide for themselves, and their method is fascinating! Sarracenia spp. If you’ve ever spotted pitcher plants in the wild, or as part of someone’s landscaping, you may have been intrigued by them – and perhaps that’s what brings you here, to learn more as you prepare to add them to your own yard or garden....

by Shellie Elliott Ever wish you could grow raspberries indoors? Raspberries are a popular fruit for use in cooking desserts, blending up smoothies, or just eating out of hand. The tiny, sweet berries make great snacks by themselves or with other yummy items, such as yogurt and dark chocolate. Having fresh berries on hand can make it easy to add fresh fruit to your diet, and that can become even easier if you grow your own....

Along with being quick and easy to pick, this leafy green is packed with antioxidants and vitamins A, C, and K. After plants mature, it takes just a few minutes to gather enough greens for a tasty and nutritious meal. One of my favorite things about kale is its easy and prolonged harvest. It’s the ultimate cut-and-come-again option for your veggie garden. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....

Vegetables Do you want to try growing your own ginger at home? It’s easier than you think. Ginger is a carefree tropical plant that tastes far better home-grown than store-bought. It has many uses which include cooking, seasoning, and more. Gardening expert Madison Moulton discusses everything you need to know about growing this globally popular spice. By Madison Moulton Last updated: February 18, 2022 | 14 min read Ginger is one of the world’s most popular spices, featured prominently in a number of cuisines....

Have you ever wondered just how to transplant seedlings? Starting seeds and transplanting them is an annual ritual. Depending on what you want to grow, a learning curve might be involved. There are plants that do fine when transplanted, and others that suffer transplant shock. And there are timings to remember too. Table of Contents The style of starting you use will also have bearing on how you transplant seedlings. Planting depth is also of importance....

Vegetables Looking to transplant tomatoes in your garden but aren't quite sure where to start? Transplanting tomatoes propely can require some finesse, especially for new gardeners. In this article, gardening expert and homesteader Merideth Corhs walks through how to transplant tomatoes in your garden by following 7 simple steps! By Merideth Cohrs Last updated: October 4, 2022 | 10 min read Putting plants into the ground is probably one of the things I enjoy most about spring and early summer....

Watering succulents correctly is not as easy as it sounds, but it is extremely important. So in this post, I’m going to go over everything in detail, including when, how much, how often, and exactly how to do it the right way. Succulents are a great plant to have in your home or garden. They’re easy to care for and come in so many different shapes, colors, and sizes. But did you know that there is a right way and a wrong way to water succulents?...

The peace lily is a famous houseplant known for its dark green foliage and white blooms. They’re indoor plants in most areas because peace lilies grow in a tropical environment in their natural habitat. With how available they are in garden centers, there’s no question that anyone has access to the tools needed to successfully grow one. Table of Contents Often pigeonholed as drama queens that are hard to plant sit (potentially even by a master gardener you know), peace lilies can be very sensitive to the conditions they’re grown in....

Seaweed as an organic fertilizer has a lot going for it. It’s an abundant resource that washes up on beaches throughout the world. It can be dried for easier transport, or incorporated wet into compost. It’s also a good source of plant nutrients, such as nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium and magnesium. Seaweed has a rough, fibrous texture, making it an effective soil conditioner. It improves soil drainage and aeration when added to compost or tilled directly into the soil....

QUESTION: Should I put rocks in the bottom of my raised garden bed? My neighbor told me that it’s good for drainage. – Lauren O. ANSWER: This information from your neighbor is not accurate, unfortunately. You should avoid putting rocks or gravel at the bottom of your raised garden beds, or any of your planters or containers for that matter. One of the longest running gardening myths is that lining the bottom of your planting containers or garden beds with rocks will improve the drainage capabilities of the potting soil that you use, which is quite untrue....

If you’re growing in containers, chances are good you’re using some kind of potting soil for your precious plants. Table of Contents But what if I told you that the “soil” in your pot isn’t technically “soil” at all? What if I told you that it’s a mix made of composted tree materials, peat moss, and a myriad of other ingredients?​ Well, it’s true. Potting soil is a man-made creation that is in some ways superior to normal garden soil when it comes to growing plants in containers or pots....

By Erin Marissa Russell Did you know there are lots of different kinds of bees that may visit your garden? We’ll explain the differences between these bee varieties and tell you how to identify them. Africanized Bee These are the bees that sometimes get called “killer bees” because they are so defensive of their territory. Africanized bees come from a cross between the Western honeybee and the east African lowland honeybee....

What is a weeping Alaskan cedar? One look at this beautiful tree and its easy to see why so many people adore it. The texture of the flat-needled boughs is soft and wispy. No sharp or painful needles here. With a blue-green cast, this tree is also sometimes called the weeping blue Alaskan cedar, too. The softly pyramidal shape of this tree, along with its weeping habit, make it an ideal landscape plant....

But there is a solution to your cornflower woes. In this guide, we’ll show you what to do about your bachelor’s button problems. A field of bachelor’s buttons is a dazzling delight, especially when those vibrant heads are nodding lazily in the breeze. But sometimes that nodding can go a little bit too far, and you might find those fabulous flower heads falling right over. Bachelor’s button flowers (which are technically what is known as an inflorescence), are frilly and vibrant....

Aloe vera is not just a low maintenance outdoor succulent plant that can be grown indoors as well to beautify the home. It’s a wonderful plant with unheard of medicinal uses and benefits. Botanical Name: Aloe barbadensis Also Read: Aloe Vera Care Tips 1. Beneficial For Skin Aloe vera is an important ingredient for the cosmetic industry. The antibacterial and antiviral properties make it a wonder gel for skin. Plus, aloe gel naturally nourishes and moisturizes the skin and works even on the oily skin without making it look greasy....

by Jennifer Poindexter Do you enjoy Mexican cuisine? It’s probably one of my favorites. However, I don’t think my homemade recipes are as tasty as the authentic Mexican restaurant we have near our home. Even so, I still enjoy cooking this style of food in my own kitchen. However, finding some of the ingredients can prove difficult at times. If you enjoy cooking Mexican cuisine and would like to grow some of the commonly used herbs around your home, I have you covered....

We have some great DIY Indoor Self Watering Planter Ideas that you can use on your plants and water them automatically! Find out when your plants need water using a pencil here DIY Indoor Self Watering Planter Ideas 1. Soda Bottle Self-Watering Planter A used soda bottle and an old pair of socks are all you need for this DIY. 2. Self Watering Planter You will need a watertight container with a lid, a tall water bottle, and 2 strips of fabric, along with a few other supplies....

Plants If you live in USDA hardiness zone 9, then you likely have both sunny and shady areas of your garden. Planting in the shade requires a different type perennial that can fully thrive without as much sunshine. In this article, we take a look at our favorite shade-friendly perennials for shady areas in your zone 9 garden! By Jason White Last updated: June 24, 2022 | 15 min read If you live in USDA hardiness zone 9, there’s likely no shortage of sun in your garden....

1. The Love of Gardening… Author-Gertrude Jekyll 2. Hopes and Dreams are Yet to Be Realized… Author-Allan Armitage 3. No Gardening Mistakes, Only Experiments… Author-Janet Kilburn Phillips 4. Limited Space Gardening Author-Abraham Lincoln 5. Believe in Tomorrow… Author-Audrey Hepburn 6. Every Flower is a Soul Blossoming in Nature… Author-Gérard de Nerval 7. Gardening is a Work of Art… Author-Unknown Also Read: Garden Sign Ideas 8. The Slowest of Performing Arts… 9....