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For asparagus, it takes at least two years from planting to being able to pick spears in the spring, which is way too short of a season. Knowing how to grow asparagus means you can have a delicious harvest in your yard. It’s easy to grow the perennial plant, and it might give you tasty, … Read more
This week’s 5-Minute Friday Gardening Tip Video is all about starting lettuce seeds indoors every year. I don’t grow all of my plants indoors, but I do start some of my lettuce seeds there. This post contains some affiliate links. Through the Amazon Affiliate Program, clicking on these links doesn’t cost you anything but helps … Read more
Daylilies also known by their scientific name Hemerocallis, are popular perennial flowers loved for their low-maintenance nature and beautiful colorful blooms. When planting daylily bulbs, proper planting depth is key to ensure healthy growth and abundant flowering. In this comprehensive guide, we will cover everything you need to know about how deep to plant daylily … Read more
Shasta daisies are beautiful, perennial daisies that produce 3 inch (8 cm. ) wide white flowers with yellow centers. If you treat them right, they should bloom abundantly all summer long. Shasta daisies are easy to take care of and can be used for many things. They look great in garden borders and can also … Read more
Squash is one of those annual fruits that provides year after year in multiple seasons. Some are overwhelmed by the amount of squash they produce and find different ways to store them. So, here, we’ll discuss how to store squash!. You might wonder how summer squash compares to winter squash in this regard. You might … Read more
There are so many joys to seeing kids work out a good riddle in their minds. Logic and critical thinking skills are also improved by riddles. Kids also learn new words, get better at solving problems, and sometimes even have a laugh or an “aha!” moment when they figure it out. It can be hard … Read more
California poppies (Eschscholzia californica) are stunning wildflowers that paint the hillsides of California bright orange. Their satiny petals and delicate fringed centers make them a favorite in wildflower gardens. While poppies readily self-seed collecting the seeds to spread in new areas of your garden or to share with friends can extend their beauty. Harvesting poppy … Read more
Nuts are one of nature’s perfect foods. Packed with protein, healthy fats fiber, vitamins, and minerals they offer a hearty and nutrient-dense snack. While we often see shelled nuts packaged up at the grocery store, there’s something special about seeing nuts growing on trees in their natural habitat. In this article, we’ll take a photographic … Read more
Indoor air can contain many pollutants like formaldehyde, benzene, and trichloroethylene. These chemicals come from building materials, furniture, cleaning products and more. While good ventilation helps, adding air purifying houseplants can further remove toxins. Certain houseplants are natural filters that absorb pollutants. Their soil microbes and leaf structures breakdown and neutralize contaminants. This improves indoor … Read more
With their colorful daisy-like blooms, asters are a quintessential flower of late summer and fall. Growing these beauties from seed is a thrifty way to add jewel-toned color to beds, borders and containers. Follow this complete guide to sowing, transplanting, and caring for asters grown from seed. Getting to Know Asters Astsers belong to the … Read more