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The carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus) is a perennial grown widely for use as a cut flower. A corsage, boutonniere, or bouquet of carnations is a great gift for anyone. Carnations are a type of dianthus plant and are also called “pinks” because their natural colors range from pink to white to coral to red. For holidays, … Read more

Written by Katelyn Winberg, an undergraduate student in Agronomy, Horticulture, and Plant Sciences at SDSU. Kristine Lang, an assistant professor, and Rhoda Burrows, a professor, helped with the direction and review. Special thanks to Beth Nagel and Jordan Rollefson for peer review of this article. Edamame is the Japanese name for edible, immature soybeans, which … Read more

Wooden tool handles are a staple for any serious gardener or homesteader. A quality handle made from strong hardwood can last for decades with proper care. But neglect your handles, and they’ll quickly splinter, crack, and break under regular use. One of the best ways to care for and preserve your wooden handles is to … Read more

There are 18 species of staghorn ferns in the genus Platycerium, which are epiphytic ferns from the polypod family (Polypodiaceae). They are mostly native to Africa, Australia, and Southeast Asia, and their leaves are said to look like the forked antlers of male deer or elk. Most of the time, “staghorn fern” and “elkhorn fern” … Read more

Hyacinths (Hyacinthus orientalis) are fragrant, easy-to-grow spring bulbs. They flower in a range of colours, from traditional purple and pink to white, and even mauve. Hyacinths look great in front of garden borders in the spring, or you can put them in pots near the house for a fragrant splash of color. Hyacinths can also … Read more

Angel trumpet is a stunning flowering plant that produces dramatic, trumpet-shaped blooms in shades of white, yellow, pink, orange, or red. While you can find angel trumpet at your local nursery, propagating these beauties yourself is highly rewarding and ensures you have an endless supply of plants. Propagating angel trumpet is quite straightforward when you … Read more

In many crafts and disciplines, how you make the cut matters just as much as what you cut Whether wielding a sword, carving a pumpkin, or editing a film, there’s an art to cutting with flair. Big, sweeping strokes have drama and impact that precision slices lack. When you want to cut an object or … Read more

I’m going to share with you how to make a faux topiary from a formerly real Topiary. Like me, do you find it hard to keep a real plant alive? I’m good at keeping plants outside, but I’m terrible at keeping plants alive inside. There are times when I use affiliate links on my blog, … Read more

As an ornamental grass aficionado, you love their graceful motion and unique textures But perhaps your grasses have overgrown or aren’t thriving anymore Don’t give up on them yet! With some careful digging and dividing, you can successfully transplant ornamental grasses to rejuvenate and multiply them. Dividing overgrown clumps keeps ornamental grasses healthy and vigorous. … Read more