Robby Lobelia seeds produce one of the most popular ornamental flowers for gardens. With their bright blue blooms and low-growing habit, lobelia offers a vibrant pop of color for beds, borders, hanging baskets, and containers. The lobelia erinus species thrives in cooler climates and brings a carpet of electric blue to landscapes. Read on to learn … Read more
With a little planning in the fall, you can have a gorgeous spring display to enjoy next spring. Carefully layer bulbs for the spring, then top with fall flowers in pots for enjoyment during both seasons. Here’s everything you need to know about overwintering and planting bulbs in pots now. Tulips and other bulbs may … Read more
Growing onions from seed opens up a wide variety of shapes, flavors, sizes, and colors. Here are some tips on how to choose varieties that will grow well in your area and how to start onions from seeds indoors under lights. Onions are a staple in the kitchen and essential for adding flavor to numerous … Read more
Rhubarb is a hardy perennial plant that can quickly take over a garden bed. Its massive leaves and red stalks look attractive at first, but soon it crowds out other plants. Rhubarb spreads aggressively via its root system. The roots continually expand underground, sending up new shoots. If this vigorous vegetable has outgrown its space … Read more
These preserved chillies in oil is another must-have in my arsenal of hot sauces and sambals. It’s perfect for jazzing up just about anything!. Chillies are a beloved ingredient in cuisines around the world. Their heat and flavor can transform dishes from bland to bold. However, fresh chillies have a short shelf life and will … Read more
Hydrangeas are a quintessential part of summertime. Their big, showy blooms bring vibrant color to gardens and landscapes across the country. And while most people are familiar with the classic mophead and lacecap hydrangea shrubs, did you know you can also get hydrangea trees? Hydrangea trees give you gorgeous blooms at eye level, without having … Read more
The Mediterranean is where oregano comes from, which can tell you a lot about the conditions it likes to grow in. Picture a Greek hillside. If words like “dry,” “sunny,” and “sandy” came to mind, youre on the right track. Thats what we need to recreate for our oregano plants. Oregano thrives in warm weather. … Read more
Rhipsalis, which is also called mistletoe or coral cactus, is a tropical cactus that grows on rocks or on trees. It doesn’t have spines and has long, thin stems that drape and fall. Rhipsalis grows best indoors in indirect, filtered light conditions with acidic soil. It likes moist soil but not soggy wet and warmer … Read more
Euonymus is one of the most versatile evergreen shrubs. There are many varieties both green and variegated, all worth growing. Euonymous fortunei Emerald n Gold is one of the most common forms with bright-golden, variegated leaves. These turn an attractive pinkish-red in cold weather, making it a great choice for adding winter colour. Euonymous fortunei … Read more
Have you ever noticed strange seed pods scattered on the ground and wondered what kind of tree they came from? Many trees produce seed pods that resemble peanuts in appearance. Learning to identify these trees by their seed pods can help satisfy your curiosity. Some of the most common trees that produce peanut-shaped pods include: … Read more