Goldenrod can be a divisive plant. Even though the yellow flowering “weed” is a beneficial native plant to North America, it is also very aggressive and can be hard to get rid of because it often spreads through rhizomes. Luckily, you can get rid of goldenrod without hurting your soil by covering it with cardboard … Read more
Cabbage is a hardy, cool-season crop. Cabbage is best planted in early spring or mid-to-late summer. Cabbage thrives in temperatures between 65°F and 75°F (18-24°C) and can withstand cold temperatures down to 25°F (-4°C). Cabbage seedlings can be set in the garden 4 weeks before the last frost in spring. You can plant cabbage seeds … Read more
A pergola is an outdoor structure with columns supporting a roofing grid of beams and rafters. This roofing grid may be left open or covered to create an area sheltered from the elements. Pergola plans can be freestanding or attached to a house. Pergolas differ from arbors, gazebos, trellises and lattices, and carports. Continue reading … Read more
The Stonehenge yew (Taxus x media ‘Stonehenge’) is an attractive evergreen shrub valued for its narrow, columnar form and rich green foliage. But a common question about this popular landscape plant is – how fast does Stonehenge yew grow? The short answer is that Stonehenge yew is a relatively slow-growing yew variety. While it grows … Read more
Follow these steps to collect and store seeds for next year’s garden after your zinnias bloom, when the flowers turn brown and dry. If you have never grown zinnias before, check out 7 Best Tips For Growing Zinnias to make sure your garden is full of beautiful blooms. If you want to grow a lot … Read more
People all over the world love dahlias, but they can be just as mysterious as they are beautiful. These popular perennial flowers are grown all across the world, and there are over 50,000 different cultivars. Because they are different, this can cause a lot of questions, especially about how much sun they need. You’re not … Read more
Garden strawberries are excellent for both covering the ground and for growing fruit. Strawberries are great if you want to make a forest garden or just want to cover the ground with plants. The following is an excerpt from The Home-Scale Forest Garden by Dani Baker. It has been adapted for the web. Gardeners are … Read more
As a baker, I always have a healthy stash of nuts and seeds in my pantry. One of my favorite mix-ins for quick breads, scones and muffins are poppy seeds. These tiny, blue-black round poppy seeds have a pleasant nuttiness to them. I use them as a substitute for walnuts or pecans in both banana … Read more
Hydrangea Enhanced Yellow Flower is a true tart lemon color with hints of white peering through. A standard white Hydrangea intravenously tinted, this flower represents friendship and understanding. With its many small flowers grouped together to make it look like one big head, this flower would look stunning at any spring event when paired with … Read more
When you think of pollen, the color yellow likely comes to mind This makes sense, as yellow is the most common pollen color, present in about 75% of plant species But pollen actually comes in a diverse array of hues spanning the color spectrum. Exploring the different pollen colors provides a window into the botanical … Read more