I can take a cutting and put it in water where it will root and then I can plant it. It will be interesting to see if supermarket herbs will root. Image: Sprouting Bok choy and Romaine lettuce Greetings fellow gardeners, It is so cold! I am making sure that the bird feeders are…
Butterflies need two types of plants to survive: the host plant and the food plant. Attracting butterflies to your garden takes more than just planting a few flowers for nectar because most people only focus on this one thing. One of their worst mistakes is planting alien, non-native plants that are often promoted as being…
There’s no such thing as too many houseplants – nor is there such a thing as too big of a houseplant. Dramatic leaves, oversized foliage and overhanging limbs make houseplants the center of attention in any household.
The lucky bamboo, with its twisty shape and sculptural design, is a plant that’s hard to miss and resist! These guys make a great addition to any household. And, best of all, lucky bamboo care can be a simple undertaking. Although the look is similar to, and the name says “bamboo” the lucky bamboo plant…
To bring my Lantana indoors for the winter, I repotted it after checking for any creatures that might be lurking in the leaves and put it under the lights in my plant compound. You can do this as well with begonias, coleus and impatiens but be vigorous in checking for pests. As I enjoy cooking…
This as your complete guide on growing garlic, including how to plant garlic, when to plant, plant care including watering, curing garlic and storing garlic. The two main types of Garlic are hardneck and softneck. In the northern areas, hardneck is the most commonly grown variety. And this is because they are more resilient in the cold weather. Softneck produces…
The Coffee Tree plant – Coffea arabica, produces glossy, dark green, 4-5 inch leaves, dress this upright grower. With good care and a mature plant, small clusters of tiny white flowers develop at the leaf joints of new growth. As an extra plus, the tiny flowers produce a sweet jasmine-like fragrance. Have you ever considered growing a…
Perhaps you’ve just let things get a bit overgrown in your garden. Or you’ve moved into a new property where the garden hasn’t had much attention. No worries, there are plenty of simple ways you can transform your garden and outdoor space. In this article, we cover some quick and easy tips for transforming a…
There is a lovely flower that I have started to grow as a cucumber companion plant that attracts a huge number of bees. I like growing cosmos but the orange cosmos I found seems to be a real bee magnet. Greetings fellow gardeners, This week I melted! It was so hot and there never…
Whether you’re doing it indoors or outside, gardening is a pastime that offers lots of benefits to seniors. Not only can fun gardening projects for seniors provide you with a great opportunity for low-impact exercise and enable you to grow your own nutritious food, but gardening can even improve your mood and reduce the risk…
I find the best way to harvest lettuce is to cut it as needed. The lettuce will continue to grow and can be cut at least two more times. Greetings fellow gardeners, Summer continues the rollercoaster ride of weather. I needed to buy some plants for one of my clients, so I had the joyous…
It is a well-known fact by now that our current way of living on the planet is not sustainable. Global population continues to grow. The planet’s resources are stretched thin. More people are squeezed into densely populated cities. Accessing fresh and nutritious food is challenging, reducing health and quality of life for many people. At…
Perfection in Nature! It happens when the beautiful waxy white flower of the Gardenia plant fills the air with its intoxicating, unmistakable fragrance. Myths abound on how difficult it is to grow Gardenias. Don’t be fooled! We’ve put together a “how to” on growing and caring for gardenias. Soil, planting, pH and a video.
As the days have been getting longer, I have been monitoring my little seedlings and decided it was time to transplant several of them into larger pots. I took the best seedlings of each of my five tomatoes and planted them up. Greetings fellow gardeners, I can’t believe that it has been a year since…
Summary: Below are a series of Gardenia problems homeowners may experience. Related: Brown tips on indoor plants Gardenia Leaves Turning Yellow The Gardenia plant (Gardenia jasminoides) produces fragrant flowers and handsome foliage making it a great addition to any garden. However, maintaining gardenias is not an easy task and mishandling would put it at risk…
Cooking with fresh herbs and spices does not have to be complicated or expensive. You can also have an indoor herb garden, especially if you have a little space in your outdoor garden, or a large windowsill with lots of sunlight. I have compiled a list of the 7 best kitchen herbs for cooking, so…
With its plump, little gherkin shaped leaves, Delosperma echinatum, also known as the Pickle Plant, is simply too cute for words. Come learn how to care for and propagate a pickle plant! Just looking at these adorable little fellows can easily bring a smile to your face. I know it certainly does mine. One of the…
We’ve put together a useful list of DIY gardening hacks that will make your life a lot easier! The signs of spring are all around us, with brown turning to green and the late winter flowers blooming once more. Now is the time for us gardeners to get out and start preparing for the seasons…
If you’re looking for a way to add minerals, nutrients, and soil-enriching microorganisms into your garden, let us guide you on composting. Composting is good for the environment. There’s often a lot of confusion surrounding the composting process though. There is a misconception that composting is dirty or smelly. In addition, the seemingly difficult maintenance of…
Oh, Borage, I love this herb! I am hoping that you will try planting it next year in your garden or in pots. Greetings fellow gardeners, My first bulb order has arrived, so I need to decide where I am going to put all of them. I guess you can never have too many. This…
My calendula is producing flowers at a good rate and beginning to set seeds. It is a great plant for pollinators and I often plant it with my tomatoes. Greetings fellow gardeners, I have been enjoying these little moments of cool breezes as the summer continues. One thing that I have noticed is that a…
Pruning Hibiscus benefits all varieties, but the timing and technique will differ depending on the variety and how long you plan to keep it. Hibiscus are lovely plants with lovely flowers, but after a few seasons of growth, your hibiscus may stop producing as many eye-catching buds. Why Prune Hibiscus? Lightly trimming hibiscus promotes the…
DYI raised garden beds can be an important component of gardening, and they add additional beauty and benefits to get excellent and quality production. Based on its importance for gardening, cultivation, and planting, DIY techniques for making a raised bed planter will be discussed in this article. Do you want a raised planter, DIY do…
Gardening can be a great hobby for people that love spending their leisure time outdoors to connect with nature. However, having the right gardening tools will make cultivating your plants easier. Here are the 5 essential garden tools to help you work on any garden project you may have with ease. Do you want more?…
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