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While some are tried-and-true favorites, others are newly popular. Whether you’re looking for that classic strawberry flavor or something a little different, we’re confident that our list will not disappoint. A homegrown harvest of sweet summertime strawberries, warmed by the sun, is one of life’s great pleasures. And there is a huge variety of cultivars out there – over 200 currently – for your fresh eating, jam-making, and pie-filling pleasure....

The upright, broad, fan-arranged leaves of the Bird of paradise plant are attractive and exotic enough to make the plant look very decorative even when not in bloom. Healthy, sagging, intensely colored leaves indicate that the plant has excellent growing conditions. Therefore, all types of foliage deformations are a visible reaction of the plant to adverse growth surroundings. They can be different, from yellowed leaves, dry tops or edges, to discoloration, etc, but here we talk about one of the problems that is quite common in the Birds of paradise plant cultivation: curling of leaves....

Have you ever wondered how many types of orchids? Well, there are tons of different species and cultivars. Some are very rare, and others are much more common in commercial cultivation. Those common orchids are often found in grocery stores and floral shops. Table of Contents Records of orchids date all the way back to China in 500 BC, and orchids have been the fascination of botanists and plant enthusiasts since their initial classification in the western taxonomic system in the 18th century....

To help you match your plants with eye-catching pots, here are some awesome pictures of Painted Pots for Every Gardeners Inspiration! Have a look at some great pot painting DIYs here Painted Pots for Every Gardeners Inspiration 1. Painted Cement Pots 2. Pots with Gold Bands for Cacti 3. Hand Painted Terracotta Pots 4. Black Cement Pot with Blue Specks 5. Gray and Pink Pots for Succulents 6. Cement Planters with Handmade Designs 7....

Information Lavender is a very popular plant and it has many uses. It can be used in cooking, essential oils, and some people just like it for the amazing smell it produces. But what happens when you grow a lavender plant, and it starts dying for what appears to be no reason? In this article, amateur gardener Jason White examines the most common reasons your lavender plant may not be doing so well....

They withstand heat, drought, and even salty air to thrive in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10, or even 11, as outdoor plants – and bloom and bloom again while they’re doing it. You know the phrase, “an iron fist in the velvet glove”? Scholars like to quibble over who uttered it first, with Napoleon as the leading candidate. Me, I’d argue only that they could have been talking about oleander when they said it....

Food canning equipment can be a very intimidating topic for people who are just getting started. But I’m going to make it easy! In this list, I’ve included the few essential tools and supplies you’ll need for sure, as well as other helpful items you can pick up later on. What supplies, tools, and equipment do I need to start canning food? This is a very common question that I get asked a lot....

What is the best roach killer on the market? We’re going to take on that question today, and I know it’s a difficult one! Table of Contents Nobody wants to discover cockroaches have infested their home. They’re everywhere in the urban sprawl. Garages, pantries, cupboards, behind kitchen equipment… nowhere is safe. And they’re disgusting. Whether you use the best roach bait or the best roach spray, all that matters is that it’s effective....

QUESTION: I want to use some potting soil for flowers that I have left over from a previous project in my vegetable garden. Will the potting soil for flowers work OK on veggies? — Rhonda S. ANSWER: Your potting soil for flowers will work fine in the vegetable garden, especially if you’re growing your veggies in containers. Of course, using potting soil made specifically for vegetable gardens would be the best possible scenario....

Growing tea at home can be rewarding and fun. The best part is, you can also grow it in your balcony or patio! There’s nothing like watching a tea plant grow and sipping a piping hot tea made from the homegrown, organic tea leaves! Here’s everything about Growing Tea Leaves at Home! Botanical Name: Camellia Sinensis USDA Zone: 6-10 Check out our article on growing Coffee at home here What are Tea Leaves?...

This bulbous vegetable offers plenty of nutrients and potential health benefits. Let’s discuss these in more detail! It may have a funny name, but the health benefits of kohlrabi are no laughing matter! We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. What Is Kohlrabi? Kohlrabi is a cultivar of wild cabbage, within the same species as broccoli, kale, brussels sprouts, and collard greens – Brassica oleracea....

It’s never too early to think about upcoming needs, and for many of us, a heated bird bath is on that list. Some are stylish and have tons of visual appeal. Others are a bit more sedate and merely do exactly as advertised: they keep the water from freezing. Table of Contents Let’s explore all of the important details of bird bath heaters, and go over everything you could ever need to know before buying one....

There are several varieties, which can come in different colors including purple, red, white, and green. The leaf shapes can also differ as some are smooth while others, like savoy are crinkly. Despite looking a lot like lettuce, cabbage is actually a member of the Brassica genus of vegetables, along with broccoli, kale, cauliflower, and brussels sprouts. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....

Although the Aussie marsupial bests this plant at jumping, kicking, and carrying around joeys in a pouch, Phymatosorus diversifolius can survive with less water and humidity than other ferns. Phymatosorus diversifolius For those new to growing ferns indoors who want to start off on easy mode, then this is the species for you. Just like an actual kangaroo, the kangaroo fern is one tough customer. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....

Dill is an aromatic annual herb grown for its use in various cuisines. It is a wild plant that attracts butterflies and bees and other beneficial insects. Difficulty — Easy Soil pH — Slightly acidic to neutral Scientific Name-– Anethum graveolens Growing Habit Dill is an upright plant that can grow up to 75 cm tall. It has somewhat bluish and green colored, scented finely cut leaves and mustard-colored umbel flowers....

Pumpkins are one of the most colorful and diverse plants in the Cucurbitaceae family, also known as the gourd family. And learning how to grow pumpkins will fill your autumn with smooth or bumpy produce in a rainbow of fall colors! Table of Contents Along with corn, it is one of the oldest known crops in the Western Hemisphere dating back 7000 years. Originally from the Americas, it was a favorite of colonists who baked it with milk, honey, and spices, creating the precursor to the pumpkin pie as we know it today....

By Matt Gibson and Erin Marissa Russell Rhododendrons are often mentioned in the same breath as azaleas, as they are both flowering shrubs from the Rhododendron genus. Both shrubs are quite popular additions to spring flower gardens due to their stress-free care requirements as well as their gorgeous clusters of fragrant, showy blossoms that appear in late spring. Rhododendron’s flowers come in many different shades, including red, white, yellow, pink, and purple....

One of the best ways to save money on your garden is to harvest seeds from your existing plants. I collect as many seeds from my garden as I can every year. It’s a simple and fun way to get free seeds to keep year after year! Plus, I use them to trade for other varieties that I don’t already have, saving myself even more money! Gathering seeds from your garden may seem tedious, but it is so much easier and faster than you might think....

But in the past few years, I’ve also grown these popular flowers in a way that lets me harvest plenty of the blooms and leaves to eat. I love a two-for-one deal! That’s what I got when I realized the cheery nasturtiums (Tropaeolum majus) I’d been growing for decades were also edible, and that’s what you’ll get too! I’ve always enjoyed the brilliant color of nasturtiums in a flower border, particularly the bright red types....

Helen of Troy was beloved by all, but her beauty also resulted in her abduction and the subsequent Trojan War. Anyone who’s strikingly attractive knows that such beauty draws all kinds of attention, both good and bad. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Modern-day gorgeous celebrities are adored wherever they go, but they also have to deal with the paparazzi and hyper-devoted fans....