Robby Perennial sweetpea vines produce pink or white pea-type flowers in summer. Despite their name, the flowers are not fragrant. Sweet peas are a beloved garden flower known for their charming, colorful blooms that evoke thoughts of cottage gardens and summer romance. But one question that often arises with sweet peas is – are they perennial … Read more
As more and more people learn about how great mushrooms are for your health, more and more gourmet mushrooms that you can eat are becoming popular. The chestnut mushroom (Pholiota adiposa) is one of these gourmet species. It has been eaten and enjoyed for hundreds of years in Japan, but most people in the west … Read more
A tree-mendous tenement is what you call a house full of plants. Okay, enough with the bad botanical jokes. We strongly support making a house that is truly green with lots of plants. Plants in the home are not only in style (thanks, Pinterest!), but biophilic design has many other health and wellness benefits, and … Read more
Mock orange also known as Philadelphus is a popular flowering shrub prized for its fragrant white blooms and lovely foliage. If you want more of these beautiful shrubs in your garden, propagating from cuttings is an easy and effective method. When to Take Cuttings Timing is important when taking mock orange cuttings. The best time … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. African violets are cheery little plants that don’t appreciate a lot of fuss and muss. In other words, they’re the perfect plant for busy (or forgetful) folks. It’s easy to make more African violet plants to share … Read more
One of my missions is to bust the misconception that vegetable gardens aren’t attractive. I really think it is possible to have a vegetable garden that looks great and grows a lot of food. Plant lots and lots of flowers among your vegetables. While annuals are my favorite, I also plant spring bulbs in my … Read more
Most of the time, Purple Top Turnips can handle freezing temperatures, and their roots can be kept in cold storage for a long time. Rutabagas or Swedish Turnips (“Swedes “) tend to be somewhat larger, sweeter and less strongly flavored than Turnips. Also, their flesh is a yellowish creamy color. Turnips have a crisp white … Read more
Would you like some pretty leaves to put on your windowsills? Begonia maculata, which is also called the polka dot Begonia or the spotted Begonia, has become a huge hit in the world of houseplants over the past few years. Not surprising with those elegant, dotted leaves!. Read on to learn how to take care … Read more
The vibrant red, pink, white, or orange blooms of the Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera bridgesii) make it a festive addition to any indoor space during the holidays But did you know these tropical plants also thrive with some time outside in the summer sun? Placing your Christmas cactus outdoors for the warmer months can promote healthy … Read more
Cherry blossom is a true sign of spring. The pretty pink and white flowers bloom for a few weeks and then fall off the branches like colored paper. Ornamental cherry trees are grown for their flowers rather than their fruit. Most are types of the Japanese cherry tree, Prunus cerasus, also known as the sakura … Read more