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As curious explorers, dogs often eat things they shouldn’t – including dead bees they find in the yard But is a dead bee dangerous for dogs to ingest? Here’s what you need to know if your pup eats a deceased bee Will a Dead Bee Sting? The good news is that a dead bee poses … Read more
It is easy to grow aster in pots, and astilbe grown in pots might be just what you need to add some bright color to a place that gets some shade. This lovely plant comes in dwarf or compact varieties, as well as taller cultivars for those who want a plant with a bit more … Read more
As the days get shorter and cooler, the leaves on the trees fall off and my garden closes for the season. I am turning my attention to my DIY To-Do list. This is a very long list and sure to keep me busy all winter long. It has things like building a blanket ladder, putting … Read more
Revive your Calathea Musaicas stunning pattern by tackling brown spots with these essential care tips! Brown spots on Calathea Musaica leaves can alarm even the most chill plant parents. These spots might appear as dry patches or have a crispy texture, signaling distress. They might have a yellowish halo around them and be anywhere on … Read more
It is most likely that your tomato crop will do well if you grow varieties that have done well in organic gardens in your area. We asked our readers about the best tomato varieties for their areas in an online poll last fall, and we got even more great answers than we thought! In addition … Read more
As an avid gardener and cook, I love having fresh herbs to flavor my recipes all year round While my outdoor herb garden goes dormant in winter, I easily keep my kitchen stocked by growing herbs indoors. With proper care and conditions, many hardy herb varieties can thrive indoors through the colder months. Below we’ll … Read more
The bay leaf tree, also known as the bay laurel is an aromatic evergreen tree native to the Mediterranean region. While dried bay leaves are a popular culinary herb, images of the living tree can help identify this useful plant. In this article we’ll explore what the bay leaf tree looks like with a collection … Read more
Desert EveTM Deep Rose Yarrow is a beautiful herbaceous perennial with fern-like, silver-sage-green leaves and deep rose flowers that fade to a range of pastel pinks. Deep Rose is a type that blooms earlier and will keep flowering in your sunny garden until late summer. Yarrows are good choices for low maintenance gardens. Deer will … Read more
With its beautiful colors and unique narrow upright shape, this Black TowerTM Elderberry PP23633 (Sambucus nigra Eiffel 1) will be the talk of the town. The large, serrated leaves emerge light green and age to this deep purple, almost black color!. The leaves are just the beginning of the plant’s amazing beauty. In early summer, … Read more
Read this complete guide to learn all about red mites, how to spot them, and most importantly, how to get rid of them. Red mites, or Dermamanyssus gallinae, are blood-feeding ectoparasites that live in small cracks inside chicken coops. During the warmer months, they come out at night to feed on the blood of chickens … Read more