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Kabocha and acorn squash are both varieties of winter squash with thick skins and sweet, dense orange flesh. They have similar nutritional profiles and both work well in savory and sweet dishes. But there are some key differences in appearance texture taste, and best uses for these two popular types of squash. Read on to … Read more
How do you make moss balls for home decor that look nice? A quick and easy project. Perfect DIY spring craft idea for any spring home decor. These cute little DIY moss balls make me so happy. And yes, it’s possible that I have a moss problem. Let me explain. I can’t get enough of … Read more
The apple blossoms are one of our favorite things about spring on the farm at Bishop’s Orchards. If you live nearby, you may have seen them as you drove along Long Hill Road behind our farm market. They’re those pretty pink and white flowers on the trees right along the hillside. They are always a … Read more
Composting is the best way to improve soil and grow healthy plants. A lot of people mix up compost and mulch because they both use organic matter like wood chips or leaves, but they do different things. Mulch keeps the soil moist, while compost gives plants nutrients they can use. Compost is a great way … Read more
As a landscaper and gardener I’m always on the lookout for tough adaptable plants to use in a wide range of situations. One of my favorite hardy shrubs is Juniperus communis, also known as common juniper. In this article, I’ll share tips for locating high quality J. communis plants for sale either locally or through … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Eye-catching and distinctive, the bird of paradise is a fairly easy tropical plant to grow indoors or out. It’s one of the rarest plants that American gardeners can get their hands on these days. Some lucky gardeners … Read more
People who garden often plant certain plants next to each other to get healthier, more productive crops. People who love cantaloupes can get a better harvest if they know how to plant them with other plants. Companion planting is more than just a gardening trick. It’s a way to use the natural connections between plants. … Read more
Note that roses, like all living things, have variations that can differ from plant to plant. Our searches and filters are as accurate as possible but your results with individual roses may vary. As a rose enthusiast I’m constantly amazed by the incredible diversity found among these botanical beauties. From compact miniatures to giant blooms … Read more
Copyright: various copyright holders. To reuse an , please click it to see who you will need to contact. The sweet-bay tree grows to be about 30 feet (10 m) tall and has light green leaves with whitish undersides. This plant stays green all year in the south, but in New England, it keeps its … Read more
Fig fruit is in the mulberry family. Figs are in the genus Ficus and come in about 800 different types. However, the most common fig tree that we grow for its tasty fruit is Ficus carica. Nothing beats the sweet flavor of a freshly picked fig. But with over 750 varieties, how do you know … Read more