Gardening Tips & Techniques

Growing garlic is easy, but many people wonder when to harvest and how to store garlic. I share my tips in this article. As any garlic lover knows, fresh garlic just tastes better. And the good news is that with some simple harvesting and storage tips, you can enjoy farm-fresh garlic for months after pulling … Read more

Poinsettias are a popular holiday plant that brighten up any space with their festive red, white, or pink blooms. However, their delicacy makes them prone to wilting, leaving many wondering if their poinsettia can be saved once it starts drooping. The good news is that with some TLC and troubleshooting there’s a good chance you … Read more

As a passionate passion flower grower, it can be worrisome when your prized vines and plants start looking lifeless and barren. Especially after a harsh winter or sudden cold snap, determining whether your passion flower is dead or just dormant can be tricky. But with a few simple checks, you can get a definitive answer … Read more

When they are young, climbing plants dont really show off their beauty. At first, they tend to grow rather bushy. Its cute, but in a hanging basket its really nothing to speak about. They develop long shoots as they get older. After this, you can either let the plants hang down or put them on … Read more

The Christmas Cactus is one of your 99 problems. It’s not easy to grow, even though its name includes the word “cactus.” Like all plants, they have their fair share of problems. However, by diligently attending to your Christmas Cactus problems, they’ll bloom happily once again. This guide will help you revive your Christmas Cactus … Read more

At first glance, mullein (Verbascum thapsus) and lamb’s ear (Stachys byzantina) look strikingly similar. Both sport broad, fuzzy leaves that feel like velvet to the touch. But don’t be fooled – these two plants are distinctly different despite their nearly identical foliage. So how do you tell mullein and lamb’s ear apart? Let’s examine the … Read more

Honeysuckles are known for their sweetly scented, colorful tubular flowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies. If you love the look of honeysuckle blooms but want to explore similar options, there are a number of pink flowering vines and shrubs that resemble honeysuckle. When identifying pink blooms that look like honeysuckle examine the flower structure and … Read more

As a raspberry grower, one of the most frustrating things is seeing your raspberry canes look like they’re dying when you’ve put in all that hard work to tend to them It can be hard to tell sometimes if your raspberry plant is dead or still alive Raspberries go dormant in the winter, so it’s … Read more

Gardenias, with their beautiful white flowers and lush leaves, really like coffee grounds. This is because the grounds can improve the structure and quality of the soil. To appreciate this relationship, its vital to explore the nature of gardenias. These plants come from tropical and subtropical parts of Africa and Asia. They are loved for … Read more