Amaryllis bulbs can do well outside in most of the United States’ zones 8 through 11. Some types can even survive the winter in zone 7. In the right conditions, outdoor amaryllis plants will produce new bulbs each year, naturalizing into dense colonies. When too many bulbs form underground in a spot, they can begin … Read more
Growing butternut trees from seed is a rewarding way to add these beautiful, nut-producing native trees to your property. While butternut trees can be purchased from nurseries, starting them yourself from seed allows you to grow multiple trees for a fraction of the cost. An Overview of Butternut Trees The butternut tree, also called white … Read more
Planting rhododendrons is not difficult at all, but there are a few things that are important to consider. You’ll need to find a good spot for this plant that likes shade and figure out when is the best time to plant a rhododendron. Last but not least, the way you plant the rhododendron is also … Read more
Cape Gooseberry is a low growing shrub that produces edible orange berries. Here’s how to grow it from seed, use it in the kitchen and apply it to drinks. One of the good things about having an edible garden is that you can grow fruits, vegetables, and herbs that you might not find in stores … Read more
Succulents store water in their leaves, stems, and pads So droopy or mushy succulents are often a sure sign your plant is under-watered and severely dehydrated But other issues like overwatering, insufficient sunlight, pests, and diseases can also cause succulent leaves to go limp. Don’t despair! In this comprehensive guide we’ll explore all the … Read more
The arrival of spring brings a burst of floral beauty after the bare winter landscape. Capture spring’s essence by learning to draw cheerful flowers blooming in this season. With a few simple techniques, you can render realistic illustrations of spring’s most iconic flowers. Supplies for Botanical Drawing To start drawing delightful spring flowers, gather these … Read more
For those who want to grow some of the hottest pepper seeds in the world, you’ve come to the right place. These very hot peppers are known all over the world; each champion seed has a Scoville Heat Unit rating of well over 1,000,000 Many of these pepper varieties have held (or are still holding) … Read more
I’ve talked a lot about how to use essential oils to make effective body lotions and face moisturizers at home. So I thought, what’s the best way to use these oils up? If you like making these, you know how easy it is to have extra. In my opinion, it would be to use essential … Read more
Many gardeners use eggs in the garden to boost soil nutrients. Try putting eggshells in your compost. You can also plant eggshells or a whole egg in the hole before planting tomato plants. I love eggs. And I love chickens. Which, as you might think at our house, is the perfect simpatico relationship. We have … Read more
Are you short on space but want to start a vegetable garden? A raised bed garden could be the answer. And if you need some inspiration for your garden plans, check out these sample layouts for ideas. Traditional gardening methods, which usually involve tilling the soil and pulling weeds, make a lot of people angry … Read more