Robby 
Having worked as a journalist for many years I studied horticulture and now work as a professional gardener. As a kitchen gardener, I grow a lot of different fruits, vegetables, and herbs for chefs in the north of England. I love writing and gardening, and I love growing food and trying to get other people … Read more
To find out how many leaves there are in the world, you must first know how many trees there are. And that number is only a guess. But scientists agree that the number of leaves a tree will have can be accurately predicted by knowing its size, age, and species. Of course, the leaves of … Read more
If you are interested in hydroponics, you can always go for floral hydroponics. Research shows that gardening, growing plants, and other horticultural activities can be therapeutic. Also, if you don’t want flowers that wilt, Hydroponic gardening opens up an exciting world of possibilities for growing vibrant beautiful flowers indoors year-round. While most plants can be … Read more
Take a lot of time to think about what to feed your Venus flytrap before you decide what to feed it. This will help it be happy and grow big, colorful traps. It might sound dull, but your little plant will be much healthier if you water it properly, give it lots of bright sunlight, … Read more
In Birmingham, it’s green peanut season! Boiled peanuts are a mainstay of Southern food, but did you know that green peanut season is the best time to try this tasty snack? I asked staff at Alabama Peanut Company in downtown Birmingham to find out more! As a peanut lover, you may find yourself wondering – … Read more
I have several types of lilies in my garden. Theyre a natural choice because they grow well in my climate. But the one that stands out is a double tiger lily. It’s so easy to take care of that I almost forget about it until the orange flowers with dark spots appear in the middle … Read more
Growing plumeria from seeds is a rewarding way to add these exotic, tropical flowers to your garden. Plumeria, also known as frangipani, produce large, fragrant blooms in shades of white, yellow, pink and red during summer and fall. With proper care, plumeria grown from seeds can bloom in as little as two years. Getting Plumeria … Read more
Removing a plant from its pot without damaging the roots can be tricky. The roots often cling to the sides of the pot or become root bound, making extraction difficult. However, with some simple tips and proper technique, you can remove even the most stubborn plant from its pot with minimal root damage. Why Repotting … Read more
This year, I thought the garden would be safe since the deer fence was up, but the little deer had other ideas. I saw two sparrows eating the leaves off of my young pea plants while I worked at the kitchen sink. As a rewarding cool weather crop, peas are a favorite for many home … Read more
Your geraniums haven’t bloomed yet, but your tulips are dying off. What should you do in this time of change? Wait for summer? No! Fill in the gaps with Senetti! The Senetti plant is a colorful “inbetweener.” It is a type of Pericallis, which used to be called Senecio but has since been reclassified. Pericallis … Read more