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With its delicate, fern-like foliage and yellow umbrella-shaped flower heads, the dill plant is an unmistakable herb. This aromatic plant has been used for centuries for both culinary and medicinal purposes. This article provides a pictorial guide to help identify the dill plant. Dill Foliage The fine feathery leaves of the dill plant are excellent … Read more
The saying “please don’t eat the daisies” is an idiomatic phrase that has been used in various contexts over the years But what exactly does it mean and where did it originate from? This article will explore the background, definition, and usage of this quirky expression The Origins and History The phrase “please don’t eat … Read more
Have you ever wished you could make your garden grow faster or have fresh potion ingredients ready sooner? For witches and wizards, the solution is simple – use the Herbivicus Charm! This handy incantation can rapidly accelerate plant growth, allowing you to cultivate magical plants and botanicals in a fraction of the normal time. In … Read more
For hundreds of years, planting in tall pots has been used to grow seeds and make plant arrangements easier. Now, the plant pots themselves have also been a source of decoration in a home or garden. Different styles and types of materials have been used to make these decorative planters over time to meet the … Read more
Bringing new plants into your garden or landscape can be an exciting time. However, those new additions require some extra care, especially when it comes to watering. Learning how often to water new plants is crucial for getting them off to a healthy start in your yard. In this complete guide, we’ll cover everything you … Read more
Umbels can be purchased in our Online Garlic Store. Select them from the cultivars product page drop-down menu. Each product page provides information about how many bulbils are, on average, contained within each umbel. We allow a good number of umbels to grow to maturity for each cultivar. But if you know ahead of time … Read more
Bare root plants are perennial plants that are dug up and stored while they are dormant, or in the resting phase of their life cycle, when they are still alive but not growing. They’re stored without soil, therefore, leaving the roots exposed or bare. There are clear benefits to storing shrubs and trees in this … Read more
Growing juicy crisp cucumbers is a goal for many home gardeners. But should you start cucumber seeds directly in the garden or get a head start by growing transplants indoors? This common question has good arguments on both sides. Let’s dive into the pros and cons of each method to help you decide the best … Read more
Carnations are classic cottage garden flowers treasured for their ruffled, fragrant blooms in shades of white, pink, red and purple. But did you know there are also trees that produce flowers resembling colorful carnations? Let’s unravel the mysteries of these trees that bear blooms with an unexpected resemblance to carnations. Getting to Know Carnations First, … Read more
In the middle of summer, your lawn is looking pretty bad, and you’re wondering about leatherjackets, those ugly bugs you may see pushing up through dead spots and dry grass. Read on to learn more about destructive leatherjacket pests and leatherjacket grub control. Gardeners dread those irregular dead patches appearing in the lawn each spring. … Read more