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
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Strawberry lovers who grow their own berries may be of two types. Some people like the bigger strawberries that come out in June, while others would rather give up some of that size for everbearing varieties that … Read more
When it comes to plants used for food, the categories of fruits, vegetables, and herbs can be confusing. Herbs have leaves used for flavoring, while vegetables are edible plant parts. But are herbs considered a type of vegetable, or are they their own distinct group? Let’s break down the terminology and explain the relationship between … Read more
Even though I love Greek salads, I’ve ruined a few by adding cucumbers with tough skins and big, chewy seeds. Fortunately, making a tender Greek salad instead — with fresh, homegrown cucumbers — is simple. Now, I just include a few English long cucumbers in my garden each year. Even though I love Greek salads, … Read more
I grew potatoes in my pants, t-shirts, pillowcases, trash bags, and even my husband’s shorts! But when the “spuds split our duds,” I knew things had to get stricter! That’s when I gave it another shot using a burlap coffee sack. I had so much fun that I ordered a whole pallet of used coffee … Read more
Pay in 4 interest-free installments of $16.99 with Learn more Pyracantha, also known as firethorn, is a hardy and versatile evergreen shrub that can add color, texture, and even edible berries to gardens. With its bright red or orange berries and showy white spring blooms, pyracantha is popular for use in hedges, screens, and as … Read more
From early summer until the first frost, alstroemerias bloom with bright flowers in a wide range of colors. They look great in borders and containers. Most are hardy and easy to grow, blooming generously for many years. They also make long-lasting cut flowers. Alstroemeria, also known as Peruvian Lily, is a stunning flowering plant that … Read more