Robby 
As a gardener, saving seeds from your plants is extremely rewarding. With poppies, collecting the tiny seeds from their decorative pods prolongs their beauty long after the petals have faded. However, timing is everything when it comes to harvesting poppy seeds at just the right stage for the best viability and germination. Read on for … Read more
Intriguing and captivating, money trees (Pachira Aquatica) have long been associated with good luck and fortune. These one-of-a-kind plants, with their braided trunks and bright green leaves, are not only beautiful to look at indoors, but they also mean wealth. We will talk about the myths and facts about money trees and give you professional … Read more
With their trumpet-shaped blooms in shades of pink, purple, white and more, petunias are a beloved warm weather annual. To keep them looking their best all season, learning how and when to pinch them is important. Pinching is a simple technique that encourages bushy, compact growth and abundant flowers. Follow these tips to successfully pinch … Read more
The spider plant is one of the most popular and recognizable houseplants around. With its long arching leaves and trailing spiderette babies, it adds a dash of effortless style to any indoor space. While most spider plants sport variegated foliage streaked with white solid green varieties also exist. But what causes these rare all-green spider … Read more
Kale has been one of my favorite vegetables for over 10 years because it tastes great and is full of good things for you. Join me as I show you how to cook kale flowers. I also share our sautéed kale florets pasta recipe. It is the perfect healthy and delicious vegetarian dish for those … Read more
Here are 35 of the best plants that bloom with bell-shaped flowers all year long, so you can find the right one for you and your garden, no matter what time of year it is. Flowers that resemble upside down bells evoke a sense of wonder and whimsy. Their pendant blooms seem to defy gravity, … Read more
Pineapples you grow yourself—even if they are smaller—are much tastier than the pineapples you buy. Some people might be surprised to learn that you can grow a pineapple at home from one you buy at the store or farmers market. If youre looking for a fun gardening project, this might just be it. The process … Read more
Hydrangeas are popular flowering shrubs that produce gorgeous blooms in shades of pink, blue, purple, white and green Their lush flower heads brighten gardens and provide months of color from early summer well into fall. But before hydrangeas burst into flower, you may notice some interesting changes in the plants’ appearance and growth habits. Learning … Read more
There are hundreds of lilies worldwide, with flower colors that span the rainbow. Along with a few other native flowers that are also called “lilies,” 22 species of lilies are native to North America. These native lily flowers offer beauty, resiliency, and minimal care. Read on to meet some native favorites for your landscape. Lilies … Read more
One of the smartest things you can do in the garden is companion planting, which means putting together different kinds of plants to help them grow and stay healthy. This can often get rid of the need for pesticides. It comes from the idea that some plants can help each other by attracting good bugs, … Read more