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If Hamlet liked growing peas, he would have asked, “To soak or not to soak?” A lot of people say to soak peas before planting them, but does it really help? Will it make the seeds sprout faster? Will it make fruits grow faster? Dry pea seed is extremely wrinkled and soaking in water plumps … Read more
I’ve had my Venus flytrap plant for about a year now and it’s been such a fun and unique houseplant to care for. But every year when winter rolls around I start to get a little worried that my flytrap is dying when its leaves start to turn black and droop. After doing some research … Read more
Maybe you already know that the soil you use for your succulent plants makes a big difference in how healthy they are and how long they live. But do you really know the differences between potting soil and succulent soil?. While many people just use any soil they can find at the plant store, knowing … Read more
Hypericum Plants, commonly known as St. Johns Wort, are attractive perennial plants that have been useful as mass ground covers for many years. St. Johns Wort has come a long way as a plant family. Different types of Hypericum are now thought of as small shrubs that don’t spread out like Hypericum Calycinum does. These … Read more
Salvias (ornamental sages) are a must in the summer garden. They come in a huge variety of shapes and colors, and the nectar-filled flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Many of them bloom from midsummer until the first frosts, and they flower for months on end. Many of them also have fragrant leaves. The … Read more
Peonies have been bred and improved for thousands of years by the Chinese, the Japanese, and now the Americans. They are a classic flower for a country garden, but they can also look good in a more formal setting. We have both the classic “lactiflora” types and the more modern “intersectionals.” The latter have flowers … Read more
Today, more and more people are moving into condominiums or apartments. The one thing that people seem to miss, however, is no land for gardening. Still, it’s not hard to grow a vegetable garden on a balcony, and you can really have a successful balcony vegetable garden. Having a green thumb but limited outdoor space? … Read more
As far as herb gardens go, rosemary is a wonderful addition. It looks beautiful and has a huge variety of handy uses. Many people who garden at home start with a small rosemary plant or cuttings, but you can also grow rosemary from seeds. Although it may take some time and more than one try, … Read more
If you want to start, pick daffodil varieties that stay short and don’t make too much foliage. One of these is the very flexible Narcissus “Tête à Tête.” Others are “Jack Snipe,” “Hawera,” “Pipit,” “Ice Follies,” and “Carlton.” Daffodils are one of the most beloved flowers of spring. Their cheerful yellow and white blooms signal … Read more
We’re hard-pressed to find anyone who doesn’t enjoy the smell of fresh roses gracing their home or garden. Their delicate perfume and charming appearance will enrich any and every environment. Because of improvements in gardening and flower preservation, we can enjoy the sweet smell of roses almost all year long. But how exactly is this … Read more