Robby Garnets are a popular gemstone known for their vibrant red color and use as the January birthstone, But garnets actually come in a variety of colors from red to green to orange Their diversity and relative affordability make them a popular choice for jewelry But how much are garnets actually worth? As you might expect, … Read more
You can make your own marshmallows, which are soft, fluffy, and tasty. This recipe is great because it uses real marshmallow root, which is a healthy herb. This simple marshmallow recipe uses raw honey and other traditional herbal ingredients to make it all natural. It has a great flavor that goes great with hot chocolate … Read more
Do you love seeing vibrant images of birds and blooms in your yard and garden? Do you look forward to reading inspiring stories about nature and wildlife each month? If so, you need to subscribe to Birds & Blooms EXTRA today! With a Birds & Blooms EXTRA subscription, you’ll get an additional 100 pages full … Read more
One structure that will look good and be useful in your outdoor space is a pergola with a roof. People sometimes mix them up with arbors, gazebos, or trellises, which makes sense since they look a bit alike. But pergolas are their own type of building. They are made up of columns that hold up … Read more
Does your Monstera deliciosa only have one stem? Is that normal for a Monstera to have one stem or vine? Maybe you’ve seen a bushy Monstera deliciosa plant and are wondering how you can make yours look like that. In this post, I’ll explain the answers to all these questions and more, so keep reading! … Read more
There are rabbit tracks in my six-fence rose garden, and the only roses that are still alive are about 18 inches tall. With their beautiful blooms and fragrant scent, rose bushes are a favorite plant for many gardeners. But these prized shrubs often end up on the menu for rabbits too. So do rabbits eat … Read more
There are many species and named cultivars of potentillas that are popular in UK gardens. They can be shrubs or herbaceous perennials. Characteristics and care requirements differ depending on which of these two groups we are referring to. Perennial potentillas look nice in a cottage garden, but shrubby potentillas are pretty and can be used … Read more
As a sunflower enthusiast I know how exciting it is to see those first seedlings sprout up from the soil. A few weeks later your seedlings are all crammed together, leaves overlapping, stretching for sunlight. Now it’s time to thin them out for optimal growth. Thinning sounds daunting but it’s an essential step for healthy … Read more
Poinsettias are a popular Christmas plant that can actually be kept year after year if cared for properly A key part of getting poinsettias to rebloom is giving them long nights – a period of darkness each night for about 8-10 weeks leading up to Christmas This tricks the plant into thinking winter is coming … Read more
Polka dot plants, or Hypoestes phyllostachya, are popular houseplants because they are easy to care for and have pretty pink, red, or white leaves with spots on them. But if you don’t give these plants the right care and conditions, they tend to get weak, stretched out, and straggly. They are often grown outside as … Read more