Robby Herbs are easy to grow and provide a bounty of flavor to home cooking. Many popular culinary herbs like basil parsley cilantro, and dill are annuals that die off when cold weather arrives. But perennial herbs such as thyme, sage, oregano, rosemary, and chives can continue providing fresh flavor through winter when grown in pots … Read more
With their vibrant colors and lush foliage bougainvilleas are a popular plant choice for gardens in warm climates. But many gardeners wonder – just how cold tolerant are bougainvilleas? What temperatures can they handle before sustaining damage? In this article we’ll examine the cold hardiness of bougainvillea and factors impacting its ability to withstand frigid … Read more
Looking to add a pop of color to your garden? Vining plants with brilliant orange blooms are a fabulous way to bring excitement to any outdoor space The good news is there are many climbing vines and trailing plants that produce beautiful orange flowers In this article, we’ll highlight 10 of the best vining plants … Read more
Why and how potato barrels are a great way to grow potatoes! Make your own potato barrels in an afternoon and plant them. Here’s how and why potato barrels are a great way to grow spuds!. Growing potatoes in barrels is an ingenious way to maximize harvests in small spaces. With just a large container, … Read more
Campanulas are a diverse group of plants, including small, creeping species and towering perennials. All have beautiful, usually blue, flowers and most are attractive to pollinators. Campanulas are part of the Campanulaceae family, which also includes lobelias, isotomas and platycodon. Many of them can handle some shade, which makes them good for dark spots or … Read more
The La Roma tomato is one of the most popular paste tomato varieties grown in home gardens. With its oblong shape and meaty flesh with few seeds, it’s ideal for making tomato sauce, salsa, and other cooked tomato products. But one thing that confuses many gardeners is whether La Roma is a determinate or indeterminate … Read more
Plains coreopsis, with its bright golden blooms accented with deep red centers, is a beloved wildflower across much of North America. This cheerful plant has graced meadows and prairies for centuries, adding a pop of color and attracting pollinators wherever it grows. But a key question about plains coreopsis has long puzzled gardeners – is … Read more
How many years will you have to wait before you can eat figs from a tree you planted this year? This question can be hard to answer, just like the one about how hardy fig trees are in cold climates. We’ll do our best, though, and share what we know about some types that grow … Read more
Nigella (Nigella damascena) is often called “love-in-a-mist” because of the way its ferny, fennel-like leaves form a mist around the flowers. Once you see N. damascena in bloom, you will always recognize it by its unique swirl of airy bracts and delicate foliage. The foliage of N. damascena plant is ferny, the flowers are fluffy, … Read more
The creeping jenny is a great plant to add to your garden or home collection if you want something low-maintenance that looks great. This vibrant plant is known for its bright yellow color and trailing growth habit. Creeping jenny, also known as Lysimachia nummularia, is a low-growing, creeping plant that is perfect for ground cover. … Read more