Grown for its spicy, pungent leaves, oregano is a sun-loving Mediterranean herb. Easy to grow, compact and drought tolerant, it thrives in pots or in the ground. It’s widely used in Italian and Greek cuisine, especially when dried. A low clump of small, fragrant leaves makes up oregano. In the summer, it sends up pretty … Read more
Melon plants get yellow leaves when they are stressed by things in their environment that are not living. Gerald Holmes, Strawberry Center, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Bugwood org. A lot of different environmental stressors can also make seedlings and transplants get white, tan, or brown spots and splotches. These include temperature extremes, wide temperature … Read more
Have you ever been working in your garden and stumbled upon a strange egg buried in the soil? If so, you may be wondering what animal could have laid it there. It turns out, there are several creatures that lay their eggs underground for protection and warmth In this article, we’ll explore some of the … Read more
With their distinctive globe-shaped bulbs and tall, hollow leaves, onion plants are easy to recognize But did you know there are over 600 species of the flowering Allium plants which onions belong to? Below you’ll find a guide to the most common types of onions with useful descriptions and pictures to help identify them. Bulb … Read more
Distinctive and spiky, the monkey puzzle has been making strong impressions since dinosaurs roamed the earth. These days, jays and squirrels feast on its nuts. Monkey Puzzle can grow up to 30 meters tall and has a thick, almost cylindrical trunk with smooth, purple-brown bark. The base of a large tree can resemble an elephants … Read more
Radishes are one of my favorite vegetables to grow in both spring and fall gardens In just 4-6 weeks from seeding, you can harvest crunchy, colorful radishes to add a spicy kick to salads, sandwiches and more. But did you know that planting radishes next to certain other vegetables herbs and flowers can actually help … Read more
There are a number of desert plants that produce red flowers or blooms. Some of the most common red-blooming desert plants include ocotillo, chuparosa, and several cactus species. This article will go over some of the most famous and beautiful desert plants that bloom in red. Knowing which plants have bright red flowers can help … Read more
Pruning privet is an important part of taking care of it and will help your hedge look nice and neat. Our helpful step-by-step guide on how to prune your privet hedge will help you quickly learn how to cut, trim, and prune they. Privet shrubs are great for making formal or informal hedges because they … Read more
Im Ross the “Fig Boss,” and growing fig trees has been my passion since 2014. Just like some of you have other interests, like playing the piano or baseball, I’ve spent a lot of time over the last ten years learning everything I can about this amazing fruit. Little did I know after planting my … Read more
Although ferns dont bloom, their unique forms and textures provide exceptional visual interest in the garden. When put together with evergreen groundcovers that bloom, they make a beautiful, varied garden bed that shouldn’t need much work during the growing season. Ferns are some of the oldest plants in the world. They come in a wide … Read more