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Mandarin trees, with their sweet fruit and attractive foliage, make a wonderful addition to any home garden. Propagating new mandarin trees from an existing tree allows you to create genetic clones of your tree which will bear identical fruit. This can be done through several methods like cuttings, seeds, air layering and grafting. In this … Read more
Dahlias are beloved for their stunning diversity of colors shapes and sizes. But when is the optimal time to sow dahlia seeds to get these spectacular blooms in your garden? Here is a complete guide to understanding when and how to plant dahlia seeds for success. An Overview of Dahlia Seed Germination Before diving into … Read more
Lily of the valley is a fragrant plant that blooms in spring or early summer. Unfortunately, once you plant it, it’s very hard to get rid of lily of the valley. This plant is very adaptable and spreads quickly, which is why it isnt recommended for most yards. The spreading ground cover fills woodland areas, … Read more
Sow okra in your garden? One easy way to save money on gardening is to save okra seeds. Learn now to save okra seeds for planting next year!. Okra is a heat-loving vegetable that produces long, edible pods. If you want to eat okra, you should pick these pods when they are 3 to 4 … Read more
A special portion of our farm is dedicated to flower lovers like yourself. A full mix of dahlias and greens for the person whose home feels different when there are new flowers on the counter. It includes new friends and as well as ardent supporter of our farm from the beginning. Here’s how it works: … Read more
There aren’t many flowers that can handle cold weather, but pansies and violas come in a lot of different colors when it gets cooler. You can even mix and match them in the garden to give your early-blooming flower bed more color. The two flowers look so much alike that many people mistake one for … Read more
With their towering stalks and showy golden blooms, sunflowers are a favorite flower for many gardeners. Their impressive height and vibrant color add stately drama to any landscape or container. However, like all plants, sunflowers have particular watering needs to thrive Understanding how long sunflowers can go without water can help you prevent wilting and … Read more
Tomatoes are the holy grail of gardens. Who can say no to all those sweet, juicy balls that ripen in the sun every summer and fill the air with the strong smell of tomato vine? Without a doubt, it’s one of my favorite plants to grow every year. I grew it in my last garden, … Read more
Pineapples are compostable, but some gardeners avoid pineapple scraps because they are acidic. Small pieces of ripe, old, or moldy pineapples are fine to compost. But if you’re composting a lot of unripe pineapples, you should use deacidifying products like hydrated white lime to lower the acidity and keep the pH level of the compost … Read more
A terrarium is a fascinating living work of art that can be used as both a do-it-yourself project and a natural piece of home decor. A succulent terrarium is basically a container—usually glass and often sealable—that holds soil, plants, and maybe some decorative items. It creates a small ecosystem right in your own home. Its … Read more