Robby It’s called winter for a reason: you can’t grow all the things you could in the spring, summer, or even fall. For most plants, it is a time of dormancy and regrouping for the springtime to come. There are some options that are not only useful and easy, but also look great on the plate … Read more
Grow a lemon tree legacy , from seedling to fruitful bounty, with this essential life cycle guide. The first step in a lemon’s life cycle is germination, which is when the seed wakes up and starts to change into a sprout. This stage creates the base for the future lemon tree and needs just the … Read more
In the summer, its clear that we need to water our fruit trees. While we humans sweat in the heat, fruit trees lose water through their leaf pores, called stomata. Without extra water in hot, dry weather, trees become dehydrated, which is bad for their health and the quality of the harvest. But the real … Read more
Nothing beats the flavor of a sun-ripened tomato freshly picked from the vine. If you want to skip the grocery store and get your hands on juicy, vine-ripened tomatoes, head to a pick-your-own (U-pick) tomato farm. At U-pick tomato farms, you can wander through rows plucking ripe red tomatoes right off the vine. The ripe … Read more
Garnets are a popular gemstone known for their vibrant red color and use as the January birthstone, But garnets actually come in a variety of colors from red to green to orange Their diversity and relative affordability make them a popular choice for jewelry But how much are garnets actually worth? As you might expect, … Read more
You can make your own marshmallows, which are soft, fluffy, and tasty. This recipe is great because it uses real marshmallow root, which is a healthy herb. This simple marshmallow recipe uses raw honey and other traditional herbal ingredients to make it all natural. It has a great flavor that goes great with hot chocolate … Read more
Do you love seeing vibrant images of birds and blooms in your yard and garden? Do you look forward to reading inspiring stories about nature and wildlife each month? If so, you need to subscribe to Birds & Blooms EXTRA today! With a Birds & Blooms EXTRA subscription, you’ll get an additional 100 pages full … Read more
One structure that will look good and be useful in your outdoor space is a pergola with a roof. People sometimes mix them up with arbors, gazebos, or trellises, which makes sense since they look a bit alike. But pergolas are their own type of building. They are made up of columns that hold up … Read more
Does your Monstera deliciosa only have one stem? Is that normal for a Monstera to have one stem or vine? Maybe you’ve seen a bushy Monstera deliciosa plant and are wondering how you can make yours look like that. In this post, I’ll explain the answers to all these questions and more, so keep reading! … Read more
There are rabbit tracks in my six-fence rose garden, and the only roses that are still alive are about 18 inches tall. With their beautiful blooms and fragrant scent, rose bushes are a favorite plant for many gardeners. But these prized shrubs often end up on the menu for rabbits too. So do rabbits eat … Read more