Are you having trouble getting perennial flower, herb, and vegetable seeds to grow, even though it’s easy to grow annual vegetables? I had this happen to me when I first started gardening. I could grow nearly any vegetable from seed. But my seed starting trays of certain herbs would remain totally ungerminated. I bought four … Read more
For any aspiring herbologist at Hogwarts, knowing the optimal planting times for magical plants and ingredients is key. One particularly useful plant is ginger root, which can be utilized in a variety of potions and remedies. But when is the best time to plant ginger at Hogwarts? Why Is Ginger Useful? Ginger root has many … Read more
Taking care of your garden requires having the right tools for the job. But even the best pair of pruning shears or loppers won’t do their job efficiently if they aren’t kept sharp. Using dull tools can damage plants, make tasks more difficult, and even lead to injury. That’s why having the proper sharpening tool … Read more
Courgettes also known as zucchini, have become a staple vegetable in kitchens around the world. Their mild flavor and versatility have made them a favorite for home cooks and professional chefs alike. But where exactly do these ubiquitous green squash come from? The Botanical Background To understand the origins of the courgette, we first need … Read more
Azaleas and rhododendrons are two of the most celebrated shrubs in the gardening world. With more similarities than differences, it’s easy to confuse the two. By learning how they are different, you can choose the best shrub for your yard, take care of their specific needs, and gain a greater appreciation for the many beautiful … Read more
Building Your Own Wooden Wheelbarrow Planter (Step-by-Step Guide) Gardening and woodworking go hand-in-hand One great way to combine these hobbies is by constructing your own wooden wheelbarrow planter These charming planters evoke nostalgia for old-fashioned farm life. At the same time, they serve as a whimsical and rustic way to display your flowers, herbs, and … Read more
Hanging baskets are a great way to make the most of your yard, porch, or balcony by giving it more depth, texture, and color. Here are some of our favorites annual hanging baskets for both sun and shade!. When it comes to creating a stunning hanging basket display selecting plants that can prosper in full … Read more
While wood does make for a nice aesthetic for your raised garden bed, it will rot over time. Cinder blocks, on the other hand, make a much stronger edge that can stand up to the weather and give plants great drainage. Cinder blocks are often confused for concrete blocks, but there is a difference despite … Read more
For a tropical look, even in cold climates, add rose of Sharon to your yard. This flowering shrub is hardy and has pretty flowers that bloom from midsummer to fall, when most other shrubs are done for the year. Rose of Sharon is easy to grow, even for beginning gardeners. Rose of Sharon bushes can … Read more
The Polka dot plant, or Hipoestes phyllostachya, is a warm-weather perennial herb with brightly colored leaves that is sometimes called the freckle face plant. The most common type of polka dot plant has green leaves with pink spots on them, but there are also kinds with purple, white, or red spots. Polka dot plant grows … Read more