People always ask me, “Can you eat them?” when they see thick mats of mushrooms growing out of our wood chip mulch after it rains. And while these ones look quite showy and fleshy, you’d easily walk by them without a second glance. It’s only a few millimeters wide and tall, about the size of … Read more
Who grows the best saffron in the world? The answer isn’t simple because the quality of saffron depends on many things, like where it was grown and how it was processed. However, some saffron threads are considered to be better than others. This blog post will look at some of the world’s finest saffron samples … Read more
Growing swiss chard indoors from seed is an easy way to get a head start on your gardening season. By starting the seeds indoors, you can transplant mature seedlings out into your garden a few weeks before the last expected frost date. This gives your chard plants extra time to grow and produce delicious leaves … Read more
We love the idea of having a plant in every room of the house. But what about a bathroom with a small window that faces north? Or a home office that doesn’t get much light? Here are some of our favorite indoor plants that do well in places with little light: With their upright sword-shaped … Read more
Climbing plants make the most of small gardens by growing up. But what if you don’t have much room to begin with? Is it possible to grow climbers in pots? If so, what are the best pots to use? And how should you take care of them? These are some of the questions we get … Read more
Hybrid berries that are crosses between raspberries and blackberries offer some of the most delicious and unique berry flavors and textures. While raspberries and blackberries are familiar fruits, when these two are combined new and exciting hybrid berries emerge. Let’s explore the origins, flavors, and uses of some fantastic raspberry-blackberry hybrids. A Brief History of … Read more
Planting calendula in your garden will give it beautiful bursts of color from mid-spring to early fall. Calendula is a herbaceous plant that treats wounds, brings good pollinators to the garden, keeps garden pests away, and can even be eaten. In most places, it is thought of as an annual plant, and when the spent … Read more
It is also called the Chinese fan palm and the Chusan palm. The windmill palm tree is one of the hardiest palm trees you can find. It is one of the few palms that can survive freezing temperatures (down to 10 degrees Fahrenheit). Some or all of the sun is best for windmill palm trees, … Read more
Herbs can make or break a dish. You can add the dry ones to food to make it taste better, but nothing beats the taste of freshly picked leaves. In the winter, does that mean we have to settle for eggs with dried chives and cucumber basil salad without the basil? No way! If you … Read more
Unlock the secrets of harvesting peppers with our expert tips. Find out when your favorite peppers are ripe enough to pick and how to store them so they taste their best. Dont miss out on a bountiful harvest!. Super hot chili peppers pack some serious punch! Their extreme spiciness makes them stars in sauces salsas … Read more