As a gardener, saving seeds from your plants is extremely rewarding. With poppies, collecting the tiny seeds from their decorative pods prolongs their beauty long after the petals have faded. However, timing is everything when it comes to harvesting poppy seeds at just the right stage for the best viability and germination. Read on for … Read more
Kale has been one of my favorite vegetables for over 10 years because it tastes great and is full of good things for you. Join me as I show you how to cook kale flowers. I also share our sautéed kale florets pasta recipe. It is the perfect healthy and delicious vegetarian dish for those … Read more
Technically, the blackberry plant is a small shrub, that grows in trailing vines. Because of the ‘bark,’ it can be called a tree, but many people just call the brambles. When planting a blackberry, the most important thing to remember is that waiting can be bitter, but the reward will be “berry,” or sweet. As … Read more
The juicy, delicious tomato is a staple in kitchens around the world today. From being sliced for burgers to being cooked down into rich, hearty pasta sauce, tomatoes are a versatile fruit that adds flavor and nutrition to many dishes Hard to imagine that this popular produce was once shunned and feared! Centuries ago, tomatoes … Read more
Monstera deliciosa also known as the Swiss cheese plant produces a fascinating fruit that is gaining popularity for its delicious taste and unique appearance. But where can you buy this special fruit, given its tropical origins? Here is a guide to help you find monstera fruit for sale and add it to your exotic fruit … Read more
The Charlotte strawberry is an everbearing variety that produces incredibly sweet, flavorful berries all season long. Its excellent fruit quality and heat tolerance have made it a favorite for home growers and commercial producers alike If you want to experience this top strawberry cultivar for yourself, here’s where you can find Charlotte strawberry plants for … Read more
Today I want to show you how to grow blackberries. You can grow blackberries from seeds or cuttings. I’ll show you how to take care of them and when and how to pick them. Even though the topic is growing, pruning, and picking blackberries, I’d also like to talk about how great they are for … Read more
If you want to plant garlic, fall is the best time. This is about three weeks before the ground freezes, giving the roots time to grow but not enough time to break through the surface before winter. If I garden in raised beds, I choose a new spot every fall after getting rid of all … Read more
When choosing the right food for pupper, there is much more to consider than animal proteins. Like the foods we eat! Fresh vegetables, seeds, and herbs add a lot of micronutrients that you won’t find in animal foods. One of these all-important ingredients is purple sweet potato for dogs. Do you ever see purple sweet … Read more
It’s surprisingly easy to make new fruiting plants. Often, all you need is a piece to make a whole new plant. Absolutely love your neighbors fruit varieties? Ask them for a piece, and you can grow your own!. A lot of plants can grow from small cuttings, sending out roots that turn into whole new … Read more