Folk medicine has long employed a plethora of ingredients we can grow ourselves – like elderberries, garlic, ginger, and a variety of kitchen herbs. Are you looking for some much-needed relief from the symptoms of a cold or flu? Science has yet to find a cure for the common cold. But nature provides us with plenty of ingredients to help alleviate our suffering – with wholesome, natural ingredients right from the garden....
Let’s take a look at a few of our favorite onion varieties that will grow well in your garden, so you can pick the best cultivars to meet your personal taste preferences. There are so many different kinds of onions to choose from. Some are delicious when they’re picked early, lending a subtle flavor to salads and stews, while others prefer to remain in the soil for a full growing season and store well in cool, dry temperatures....
If you are new to growing these pretty winter flowers, see our guide to growing hellebores. The hellebore, Helleborus, is a member of the expansive Ranunculaceae family. It’s not one plant, but a family of approximately 20 species, plus various subspecies. And it’s often called the Lenten, Christmas, or Winter rose. Most hellebores grown in the home garden are assorted H. orientalis hybrids that are collectively referred to as Helleborus x hybridus....
Till or no till, that is the question! This topic is constantly in debate, and there are certainly benefits to utilizing both of these methods. The usefulness of each method also changes with each varying application, such as container, in-ground, and raised bed gardening. Table of Contents A good place to start is by defining tillage. Tillage is the process of disturbing soil frequently used to prepare the soil for planting....
In our guide to growing marigolds, you can read more about these wonderful plants and we share cultivation instructions. Tagetes erecta Many gardeners plant marigolds in their veggie patches to repel bugs and other types of pests. But let me tell you – marigolds offer so much more than pretty pest control. Tagetes erecta, or African marigolds, belong to the same genus as other marigolds, and they share many similar features and care requirements....
Question: I’m trying to figure out how to plant my garden and keep in mind companion planting. What herbs should not be planted together? -Reid G. Answer: It’s common for gardeners to grow herb plants in close quarters, tucked together into a large container or window bow, but not all herbs make good bedfellows. Watch out for these pairings to avoid. Keep fennel and wormwood isolated from other plants. Fennel will prevent nearby plants from growing well, or it might impact their flavor, making them not as tasty as they were before....
Onions are great crops to grow because you can harvest them whenever you want—thin the seedlings and use them like scallions or wait until the plants stop growing for mature onions. But how do you know when an onion plant stops growing? That’s a good question; just read on for the answer. Harvesting Onions When onions are finished growing the leaves turn yellow, starting with the lower leaves. Then the stalks start falling over, putting a final end to the growth....
Growing herbs in your home garden is not only restricted to cooking, aromatherapy, and health, but also the beauty of the blooms! Check out some striking Herbs With Purple Flowers! Have a look at the most beautiful groundcovers with purple flowers here Herbs With Purple Flowers 1. Chives Botanical Name: Allium schoenoprasum Similar to the onion and garlic family, chives are popular amongst cooks for their distinct flavor. This perennial blooms purple puffy flowers during summer....
Repurposing, upcycling, or reusing used garments can help with the environmental crisis besides saving money. So, check out some cool Clothes Hacks for Garden below and try what you like. Learn some crazy ideas to turn cloth racks into plant gardens here Clothes Hack for the Garden 1. Make a Pocket Vertical Garden You can make a pocket wall vertical garden using old clothes–especially jeans for growing houseplants, herbs, and microgreens....
Water is life to plants, and they need it regularly. However, certain plants are different. There are some Indoor Plants that Don’t Need Water Before a Month and can survive for an extended period, going up to 15-30 days without any struggle! Here are some amazing tips on watering indoor plants Indoor Plants that Don’t Need Water Before a Month 1. Rubber Plant This fast-growing Ficus elastica loves bright filtered sunlight and medium to low watering....
1. Vintage Toolbox Garden If you’ve got a vintage toolbox or old chest in your home, convert it into a toolbox garden like this one. The steps are here to follow. Also, these DIY Garden Projects you can complete using Junk Items. 2. Repurposed Rusty Planter Stand Now that’s a cool idea and if you like it–click here. 3. Valentine’s Windchime This Valentine’s wind chime project would be great for any outdoor space....
by Bethany Hayes When you start gardening for the first time, you’ll find different kinds of gardening methods, and you might become confused by all the different terms used. Gardening lingo feels like speaking a foreign language at times, but if you want to find the right kind of gardening for you, you have to learn all of the options. Are you confused? When I first started a garden, I had no idea there were different kinds of gardening methods....
If you live in a studio or small apartment, then these Window Garden Pictures will give you some great ideas to have a little indoor green spot of your own! Have a look at some great DIY indoor Window Garden ideas here Stunning Window Garden Pictures 1. A row of Pots on a Windowsill 2. A Wooden Box Mini Garden 3. Colorful Windowsill Flower Garden 4. Succulents in Pots 5. Flowers in Tin Boxes 6....
If you are wondering Why Your Indoor Plants are Dying even after taking so much care and extra pampering, then you need to be aware of the following mistakes! Avoid These Mistakes & Your Indoor Plants Won’t Die Again Having plants in your home is like a baby to care for, and there are many things you do not know when you plan to keep a plant in the house or the garden, especially if you’re a new plant parent....
If something else could take out a lot of your nighttime pests, would you be interested in it? That was my initial thought when tackling this BatBnB review, if only because the idea sounds particularly appealing. In my area, two different dominant species of mosquito are active around the clock. A host of moths lay eggs on my plants, which of course hatch into larvae that devour my garden. Between the two, nighttime natural pest control sounded glorious....
If you have free-draining soil in your garden, it’s safe for you to leave many of your root crops in the ground over the winter to harvest as needed in most climate areas. Parsnips, carrots, turnips, kohlrabi, beetroot and swedes are all able to be left in the ground over winter, usually without losing any of your crops to rot, disease, or pest infestations. The foliage on the tops of the plants will likely die back, but the harvestable fruit that lies just beneath the surface of the soil will be just fine if left in the ground to harvest after winter has come and gone....
Cyclamen look difficult, but are easier to care for than you might think. But, since their growing season is different than it is for other plants, many people struggle to keep them alive. Don’t worry, in this detailed guide I will show you all you need to know so they will thrive for years to come. Though they have a reputation for being fussy, cyclamen plants are actually surprisingly easy to grow once you know their care requirements....
What is Ivy Gourd? Ivy gourd is a member of the cucumber family, and it’s fruit somewhat resembles cucumber in taste. The only difference is in the size of the fruits–they are about two inches long, a way too smaller than the cucumbers. Young leaves of ivy gourd are also edible and considered a good substitute for spinach in Thailand. It is native to the Indian subcontinent and usually grown as a vegetable in subtropical and tropical climates of South-East Asia, South Asia, and Africa....
Fertilizing vegetables is super important in order for them to produce as much food as possible. In this post, I’ll show you everything you need to know, including when, how often, and how much to give them, as well as how to apply fertilizer to your vegetable garden. By far one of the most intimidating topics for new gardeners is fertilizing vegetables. I know if was for me when I was a newbie!...
Petunias are no doubt one of the most popular annual flowers and the best to grow in containers. However, in warmer areas (considerably USDA Zones 9-11), they are tender perennials. Growing Petunias in Containers have some requirements, and you can do it easily by following these Petunia Care Tips! Check out our article on ivy houseplant care tips here Growing Petunias in Containers You can start propagating petunias in spring using the leaves....
