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In Birmingham, it’s green peanut season! Boiled peanuts are a mainstay of Southern food, but did you know that green peanut season is the best time to try this tasty snack? I asked staff at Alabama Peanut Company in downtown Birmingham to find out more! As a peanut lover, you may find yourself wondering – … Read more
I have several types of lilies in my garden. Theyre a natural choice because they grow well in my climate. But the one that stands out is a double tiger lily. It’s so easy to take care of that I almost forget about it until the orange flowers with dark spots appear in the middle … Read more
Growing plumeria from seeds is a rewarding way to add these exotic, tropical flowers to your garden. Plumeria, also known as frangipani, produce large, fragrant blooms in shades of white, yellow, pink and red during summer and fall. With proper care, plumeria grown from seeds can bloom in as little as two years. Getting Plumeria … Read more
Removing a plant from its pot without damaging the roots can be tricky. The roots often cling to the sides of the pot or become root bound, making extraction difficult. However, with some simple tips and proper technique, you can remove even the most stubborn plant from its pot with minimal root damage. Why Repotting … Read more
This year, I thought the garden would be safe since the deer fence was up, but the little deer had other ideas. I saw two sparrows eating the leaves off of my young pea plants while I worked at the kitchen sink. As a rewarding cool weather crop, peas are a favorite for many home … Read more
Your geraniums haven’t bloomed yet, but your tulips are dying off. What should you do in this time of change? Wait for summer? No! Fill in the gaps with Senetti! The Senetti plant is a colorful “inbetweener.” It is a type of Pericallis, which used to be called Senecio but has since been reclassified. Pericallis … Read more
Feelings of being uneasy and down can come with shorter days. These feelings can range from the occasional “winter blues” to full-blown seasonal affective disorder. Since daylight changes your internal clocks, it makes sense that shorter days make you less energetic. To help you feel more balanced, there are things you can do, mostly in … Read more
I can not find these canes sold anymore. Id like to try to locate one on Ebay or something like that. But what were they called? I want to fill them with a strong Roundup mix to stab and kill burdock plants. It was nice that it only killed the weed that was stabbed and … Read more
Through osmosis, the bright color of this beautiful golden yellow sweet pea flower has been carefully added. FiftyFlowers’ considers it to be “designer” due to the premium quality. The blooms may have a lovely, light fragrance. This type of sweet pea would look beautiful as a line flower in a flower arrangement. It could also … Read more
Moss is a unique type of plant that can survive in low light conditions, leading many people to believe it doesn’t need much light at all But the truth is, while moss prefers shady spots, it still requires adequate light to photosynthesize, grow and thrive Understanding how to provide the right amount of light for … Read more