The Venus Flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) is perhaps the most famous carnivorous plant. You’ve probably seen them in horror movies or snapping at Mario in Super Mario Bros. if you haven’t seen them in real life. While they don’t breathe fire or have large white spots, Venus Flytraps can seem ominous. But, they’re not as scary … Read more
Imagine a tomato plant that can grow in cool places, forms a small bush that doesn’t need to be pruned, and can be held up with simple stakes. The strong plant explodes with flowers 45 days after planting. Three weeks later, the huge trusses of tomatoes are ripe and ready to eat. I have just … Read more
Geoff had a dream – to transform his dull lackluster garden into a vibrant floral paradise. And that dream started with dahlias. These gorgeous, colorful blooms were the perfect choice for injecting new life into Geoff’s outdoor space. Known for their stunning diversity of colors, shapes, and sizes, dahlias offer seemingly endless variety to delight … Read more
If you’ve been on TikTok lately, chances are you’ve seen the hilarious “Stop, you’re scaring me cat” videos. This viral trend features pet owners startling their cats in silly ways, capturing the cats’ startled and scared reactions. The videos are simple, yet endlessly entertaining. In this article, we’ll break down the origins of this trend, … Read more
The holidays are a magical time of year, filled with beautiful decorations, festive music, and time with loved ones. One fun way to spread some holiday cheer is to make a Christmas ball tree! These whimsical trees are made by stacking painted styrofoam or plastic balls on a central pole. With some craft supplies and … Read more
A beautiful, lush lawn doesn’t happen overnight. It takes careful planning, preparation, planting, and patience for grass seeds to fully germinate and establish. While there are many important steps in growing grass from seed, properly watering the seeds and seedlings is critical. Underwatering can lead to seed death and patchy germination. Overwatering risks washing away … Read more
The Garden Patch Grow Box makes it easy for anyone to grow a bountiful vegetable garden. This self-contained raised bed takes the guesswork out of gardening. With an automatic self-watering system, adjustable legs, and compact size, the Grow Box can fit in any outdoor space. While the Grow Box itself contains everything you need to … Read more
Growing food can seem hard and out of reach if you don’t have a big garden or a garden at all. However, there are plenty of foods that can grow in bags, like potatoes. You don’t need a real garden to grow up to 15 pounds of fresh, tasty potatoes. All you need is a … Read more
The elephant ear plant named Pink China (Colocasia esculenta ‘Pink China’) is an exotic tropical foliage plant known for its huge pink-veined leaves. Adding a touch of the tropics to gardens and containers this elephant ear variety thrives with the right care. Here is a complete guide to growing the beautiful Pink China elephant ear … Read more
Are Apricot Trees Self Pollinating? A Guide to Apricot Tree Pollination Many home gardeners interested in growing apricot trees often wonder – are apricot trees self pollinating? The answer is.it depends! While most apricot varieties are self-fertile, meaning they can set fruit without a pollination partner, some do require cross-pollination to produce a good harvest. … Read more