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
Learn how to pickle chili peppers straight from the garden. It is very easy to do, and the peppers will last several weeks or months. Its a great way to preserve your chili peppers. Pickling chilli peppers is an easy way to preserve your harvest and add a spicy kick to meals all year long. … Read more
You can drink water from a dehumidifier if you keep the tank clean and the water hasn’t been sitting around for too long. The water the dehumidifier collects is actually very clean water; comparable to distilled water. Let’s consider for a minute how a dehumidifier works. Think of it as a refrigerator with the cooling … 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
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. It can be very addicting to grow cacti and other succulent plants. Cacti are fun to collect, and many succulents do well on sunny windowsills. Read on to learn more about growing cactus and succulent plants indoors. … Read more
Major Wheeler is one of the best coral honeysuckles. It grows well on trellises, fences, and arbors to add color and draw in wildlife. In central North Carolina, flowers begin to bloom in March and can last all the way through the growing season and even into December on fully grown vines. Sun to part … Read more