Raspberries are delicious nutritious berries that are wonderful for making jams sauces, desserts, and more. However, the seeds in raspberries can be annoying and even off-putting to some. When making raspberry jam or sauce, you’ll likely want to remove the seeds for a smoother texture. Here are some of the best ways to get seeds … Read more
Circular garden designs can add interesting visual appeal and functionality to small backyard spaces. The circular form lends itself well to creating compartments and intimate spaces within a compact area. Rounded beds and winding paths also help make small gardens feel larger. If you have a tiny yard or narrow side area to work with, … Read more
With its delicate, lacy fronds, Asparagus setaceus pyramidalis, commonly called lace fern or tree fern, is a stunning plant that adds airy beauty to any indoor or outdoor space. This unique plant is not actually a true fern but gets its common name from its delicate, fern-like foliage. Here is a complete guide to growing … Read more
If you’re wondering “why aren’t my onions growing?” one of these common issues could be to blame. Growing onions is a hugely popular past-time for vegetable gardeners around the globe. It might seem like a simple job, but there are many things that could go wrong with your crop and ruin a possible harvest. These … Read more
Foxgloves add elegant vertical spikes to the summer garden. Their tubular flowers come in a range of colors like purple, pink, white, yellow and peachy-pink. Before you can enjoy their beautiful blooms, you need to know the best time to sow foxglove seeds. Foxgloves are biennials, meaning they take two years to complete their lifecycle … Read more
When you see a magnolia, do you think of the warm weather and clear skies of the south? You’ll be surprised at how hardy these beautiful trees are. Some cultivars even qualify as zone 4 magnolias. Read on for information about cold hardy magnolia trees. Lots of gardeners think of the spreading magnolia as a … Read more
Did you know that spinach grows back after you pick it? All you have to do is pick the right leaves at the right time, and every few days the plants will send up new leaves for you to pick again. It’s very easy to pick spinach, and there are a few different ways to … Read more
Mile-a-minute weed (Persicaria perfoliata) is an invasive annual vine that can quickly overtake other plants. With its triangular leaves, barbed stems, and rapid growth rate, mile-a-minute weed poses a threat to natural habitats across much of the eastern United States. While easy to identify once you know what to look for, there are several other … Read more
Poinsettias are small shrubs that grow wild in Mexico’s tropical forests with leaves that fall off in the fall. But for most of us, they come into our homes during the holidays to add some color. Although these traditional beauties aren’t difficult to maintain, watering poinsettia plants can be tricky. Do you want to know … Read more
3 November 2022, written by Barbara Pleasant Little potatoes always get by me when it’s time to harvest, no matter how hard I try. The next year, they grow on their own among the cabbage or corn. The volunteer potatoes are robust plants, because they are growing the way potatoes want to grow, as perennials. … Read more