In an ideal world, you planted your garlic in the fall. But we and our gardens don’t always live in a world where we finish all the things on our to-do lists. You can plant garlic in the spring if you forgot to do it last fall, moved to a new house in the winter, … Read more
Butternut squash is a delicious winter squash prized for its sweet, nutty flavor. Proper harvesting at peak ripeness is key to achieving the best quality. Sometimes circumstances like weather require picking butternut squash early before full maturity on the vine. The big question is – will butternut squash continue ripening after picking? Can you still … Read more
Easy to grow and useful all year-round, sunflowers are crowd-pleasers. Bright flowers in the summer make gardeners and pollinators happy, and in the winter, naturally dried seeds give animals in the area something to eat. They thrive in most soil types and climates, as long as they’re in a sunny spot. Follow these proven tips … Read more
Lavender (Lavandula) is a very pretty perennial plant that flowers for a long time and is easy to grow. What could be more welcoming in a doorway or vestibule than a big pot of lavender in full bloom, greeting everyone with its lovely scent and bright flowers? With its heavenly fragrance and colorful flowers, lavender … Read more
Stock flowers, which are also called stock, are pretty plants for a cottage garden. They come in many colors and have a light scent that many people associate with heirloom flowers. Some say that Thomas Jefferson brought them to his gardens at Monticello in 1771 from abroad, making them the first plants grown in the … Read more
Lily of the valley is a fragrant plant that blooms in spring or early summer. Unfortunately, once you plant it, it’s very hard to get rid of lily of the valley. This plant is very adaptable and spreads quickly, which is why it isnt recommended for most yards. The spreading ground cover fills woodland areas, … Read more
Sow okra in your garden? One easy way to save money on gardening is to save okra seeds. Learn now to save okra seeds for planting next year!. Okra is a heat-loving vegetable that produces long, edible pods. If you want to eat okra, you should pick these pods when they are 3 to 4 … Read more
With their towering stalks and showy golden blooms, sunflowers are a favorite flower for many gardeners. Their impressive height and vibrant color add stately drama to any landscape or container. However, like all plants, sunflowers have particular watering needs to thrive Understanding how long sunflowers can go without water can help you prevent wilting and … Read more
We were about to explore the green world of Brussels sprouts, those cute little green balls that are common in both gardens and kitchens. But did you know that the success of your Brussels sprouts can significantly depend on their neighboring plants? There you have it—the idea of companion planting is very important to the … Read more
Tall bearded irises and Siberian irises bloom in late spring and look great in any cottage garden or flower bed. A patch of iris can look worn out after the flowers die off and the bulbs use up all the plants’ energy to get ready for winter. Planting iris plant companions that fill out and … Read more