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With their dramatically shaped, glossy leaves in shades of metallic green, silver and even purple, Alocasia ‘Polly’ makes a striking statement in any indoor garden Luckily, propagating these beauties is straightforward, allowing you to expand your plant collection In this article, we’ll look at when and how to propagate Alocasia Polly using division. Read on … Read more
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Want to add more clematis (or KLEM-a-tis, as some people prefer) to your collection? This summer, try growing new plants from seeds. Once the seedheads turn brown, shake out the seeds and collect the fatter, swollen ones … Read more
Radishes are one of my favorite vegetables to grow in both spring and fall gardens In just 4-6 weeks from seeding, you can harvest crunchy, colorful radishes to add a spicy kick to salads, sandwiches and more. But did you know that planting radishes next to certain other vegetables herbs and flowers can actually help … Read more
Just when you thought you were done with harvest season and all the picking and storing, it’s time to plant garlic! Before you plant garlic in the fall, let’s talk about hardneck vs. softneck garlic. Garlic is one of my favorite crops to grow because it is no-nonsense. It grows almost anywhere, and once you … Read more
“I have some large compost bins, which produce a lot of compost. What kind of “dirt” with inorganic materials do I need to plant things in order to get the best results? How much inorganic material do I need? This question came from Naomi or Oakdale, California. Answer: Congratulations on your composting success! Compost is … Read more
Hostas are easy to grow plants that favor the shade best and come back year and year again. Hostas do even better when they get a little extra love and care, just like any other plant. Adding fertilizers, like coffee, to your Hosta is a surefire way to give it a little extra care. But … Read more
Cherry tree enthusiasts look forward to it each spring: a mass explosion of light pink blossoms. Cherry tree diseases aren’t very exciting for people who love the flowers and the sweet fruit they produce. If you think your cherry tree might be sick, we’ve put together a list of the seven most common diseases, their … Read more
Growing peas in your garden is one of the easiest things you can do in your backyard garden. This post will tell you everything you need to know about growing peas. This post contains some affiliate links. Through the Amazon Affiliate Program, clicking on these links doesn’t cost you anything but helps Stoney Acres make … Read more
Brassica romanesco is a fun vegetable in the same family as cauliflower and cabbage. It is more commonly known as broccoli romanesco, and its heads are lime green and full of smaller florets, like cauliflower. Planting romanesco broccoli is a great way of providing variety in your familys diet. Romanesco broccoli is a favorite among … Read more
Kalanchoes are popular succulent houseplants known for their lush foliage and colorful blooms Their vibrant flower clusters in shades of red, orange, yellow, pink, and white make them stand out in any indoor space But how often do these plants actually produce flowers? Like some other succulents, kalanchoes bloom once a year for a few … Read more