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Pilea involucrata, which is sometimes called the “friendship plant,” has rough, deeply veined leaves that are colored bronze and silver. Keep in mind that this plant is often mistaken for Pilea mollis, which is also known as a friendship plant. This guide will only talk about Pilea involucrata, which can be recognized by its ovate, … Read more
As an amateur botanist, one of the most common dilemmas I face is telling apart plane tree leaves from maple leaves. While both belong to completely different genera – Platanus for plane trees and Acer for maples – their leaves can look frustratingly similar at first glance. However, with some knowledge of key identification features, … Read more
Bare root strawberry plants are a great way to start a new strawberry patch or expand an existing one. They are inexpensive, easy to plant, and establish quickly But bare root plants are perishable and need to be planted soon after receiving them So how long can you actually keep bare root strawberries before getting … Read more
After a long day of work in the garden, a cold beer may help you feel better and quench your thirst. But is beer good for plants? The idea of using beer on plants has been around for a while, maybe even as long as beer itself. The question is, can beer make plants grow … Read more
People love Calathea and Maranta, which are also known as “Prayer Plants,” for their beautiful patterns and lively leaf movements. These pretty plants do well in low to medium lighting and are often put in as the first plants because they are easy to care for and grow quickly. But they can be picky; when … Read more
This is my 3rd time trying to grow rhubarb. Each time one by one the leaves turn yellow, dry up and die. This continues until the whole plant is dead. Related Stories: I think that yellow leaves on some plants mean they need too much water. Is that also true for rhubarb? As a cool-weather … Read more
Growing onions and shallots organically from seed is easy, cheap and fun. In this post, I’ll explain every step, from the seed packet to the plate. You can grow with me! Enter your email address to receive updates on this and other grow-along posts. I used to grow onions from sets, but I stopped a … Read more
Just the word ‘weeds’ is bound to induce sighs and eye rolls in gardeners across the world. No one wants to encounter any type of unwelcome weeds and have to deal with their onslaught. But, if you do, it’s important to know how to deal with it. When it comes to Morning Glory, the case … Read more
Please add your homegrown tips to this thread if you have any . I’ve had a fig tree in my backyard for 10 years and haven’t eaten a single ripe fruit. The birds ate each and every single ripe fig. And the unripe ones were too astringent for my taste. We have a colony of … Read more
Some days your tomato plants are healthy and happy, and other days they have black spots all over their stems. What makes tomato stems turn black? If your tomato plant has black stems, don’t worry—it’s probably a fungal tomato stem disease that is easy to treat with a fungicide. If you’ve noticed brown stems on … Read more