Winter

  • Swamp milkweed flowers with a monarch butterfly feeding on it

    Swamp Milkweed

    Swamp milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) is known for its ability to thrive in swampy areas and wet meadows. It is a monarch butterfly host plant…

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  • A wild leek plant with a cear view of its leaves

    Wild Leek

    Wild leek are one of the earliest wild edible plants to emerge in spring. Historically, ramps were regarded as a spring tonic, and early…

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  • green gooseberry round fruit on green leaf

    Gooseberry Jelly

    I decided to make gooseberry jelly instead of jam as it takes less preparation time. The gooseberry gin that I made last year was…

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  • Peace lily in a container by a window

    Peace Lily Care – Spathiphyllum Plant

    More than 30 different types of plants belong to this group along with dozens of hybrids. They are native to tropical areas of the…

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  • Four colourful coleus plants

    Care and Use Colorful Coleus Plants

    Coleus is ideal for anyone who wants color in a hurry – in the garden, around the patio or as an indoor plant. There’s…

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  • A landscape berm and mounds with trees, shrubs, flowering plants and burgundy mulch

    Types of Garden Shrubs

    Among the bewildering lists of shrubs, certain names stand out as new and unusual, or, on the other hand, tried and familiar. These include…

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  • Alocosia polly plant with its large leaves

    Alocasia Polly Care for a Stunning Plant

    The Alocasia Polly is a show-stopper with the perfect contrast. It’s native to Southeast Asia and Australia. The distinct and beautiful leaves of the…

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  • Salvia with blue purple flowers

    Care For The Salvia Plant: Flower, Medicinal and Culinary

    The more than 900 species more commonly known as sages are related to Nepeta (Catmint) and Monarda (Bee Balm). The common sage The common…

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  • clear glass terrariums

    How To Make A Terrarium

    Terrariums make great additions to any room. There are endless options for variety, decorations and plants. They can be assembled in minutes and will…

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  • A close up of a Jasmine Plant an abundance of white flowers

    How To Grow And Care For the Popular Jasmine Plant

    The Jasmine plant (Jasminum polyanthus) is a beautiful plant that smells great. It grows well in containers, as a hanging plant, or over a…

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  • A big leaf showing significant plant disease with discolouring and molds

    Top 5 Plant Killing Diseases and Protections

    Plant diseases can ruin your day! If you have several ornamental or edible plants in your garden, it’s a good idea to have a…

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  • purple and white calibrachoa flowers in white ceramic vase

    How To Grow And Care For Calibrachoa – Million Bells

    You’ve seen the Calibrachoa, a tender perennial commonly known as “Million Bells.” You’ve enjoyed this plant in the nightshade family filling containers and baskets…

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  • Two beautiful white canna lilies in full bloom

    How To Grow Calla Lily

    Calla lily, also known as Zantedeschia aethiopica, belongs to the family of Araceae, a native to South Africa, Lesotho, and Swaziland. This trumpet-shaped flower…

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  • An African Violet with white inner flower with purple petal tips

    African Violet Care and Propagation

    We are big fans of African violets and know many of you are, too! These houseplants add color to any space in winter and…

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  • Pothos or Epipremnum aureum in a wicker pot

    Easy Care Pothos Plant

    The Pothos is one of the – “Best indoor plants for clean air.”

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  • Red hibiscus in our garden

    Tropical Hibiscus and Hardy Hibiscus 

    Hibiscus ornamentals include varieties that bloom profusely for months, with eye-catching blooms in a variety of colours up to 30 cm wide. Of the…

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  • gray hummingbird beside orange trumpet vine flowers

    Trumpet Vine Growth, Care and Pruning

    The trumpet vine, hummingbird vine or Trumpet Creeper vine is the common name for Campsis radicans pronounced (kamp’-sis), which belongs to the family Bignoniaceae.…

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  • hummingbird feeding on purple flowers

    The Top 8 Plants That Attract Hummingbirds

    We’ll be talking about 8 different plants that appeal to hummingbirds, going into the details of their origin, life cycle, and appearance. But first,…

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  • Selective focus of a field of Marigold Flowers

    How To Grow And Care For Marigold Flowers

    The Marigold, a cheerful and easy plant to grow, and the first choice among those who want a bright and splendid natural display for…

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  • Peperomia plant in a pot

    Peperomia Care, Propagation and Varieties

    The Peperomia plant is an easy care, versatile and recommended houseplant that that may be used in any room of the house. They are…

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  • Late summer maiden grass in full bloom in a landscaped setting

    Maiden Grass: How To Care For And Use

    Maiden grass (Miscanthus sinensis gracillimus) is a rich, tall, full-bodied herbaceous perennial and hardy ornamental grass that is popular in unexpected places. Maiden grass…

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  • A group of bright pink astilbes

    Awesome Astilbe – Shade, Sun and Moisture

    Astilbes are the drama queens of the shade garden. You cannot help but admire these ‘no-fuss’ divas for their beauty and grace.

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  • red and black lady bug - a good bug - on green leaf plant

    Beneficial Insects and Good Bugs For Your Garden

    Here’s the deal on Beneficial Insects (aka good garden bugs). You may think all insects are pests or bugs, but that simply is not…

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  • A cleaned up and made over indoor garden

    Building a Seed Growing Light Stand

    You can construct a seed growing light stand or modify an inexpensive shelving unit. You will need to take into account a few factors:…

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