Mushrooms that thrive on manure substrates offer some of the easiest, beginner-friendly ways to grow your own gourmet mushrooms right at home. Manure-loving mushroom varieties like oyster, shiitake and lion’s mane don’t require complex fruiting chambers or expensive equipment. With a simple all-in-one grow kit designed for manure lovers, even first-time mushroom cultivators can enjoy … Read more
How Long Do Gerbera Daisies Last in a Vase? Expert Tips for Maximizing Their Lifespan Gerbera daisies are one of the most popular cut flowers prized for their bright cheery blooms that come in a rainbow of colors. Their vibrant, sunflower-like flowers can instantly lift a room. But if you’ve ever wondered, “How long do … Read more
Duck manure is an excellent natural fertilizer for gardens and farms. But unlike chicken manure, fresh duck manure does not need to be composted before applying it to plants. The nitrogen in duck droppings is far less concentrated than chicken manure, so it does not “burn” plants when added directly to the soil. Why Use … Read more
With its delicate, daisy-like flowers and sweet apple-like fragrance, chamomile is a delightful herb to grow in your garden. If you’re looking to purchase a chamomile plant, you likely have a few options near you. Let’s explore where you can find these charming perennials for sale locally. Check Your Local Nurseries and Garden Centers One … Read more
A healthy root system is the foundation of any thriving plant. The roots work hard to anchor the plant, absorb water and nutrients, and store energy. Boosting your plants with the right nutrients can encourage vigorous root growth for better health and productivity all season long. But with so many fertilizer options out there, how … Read more
When you are an experienced vegetable gardener, it makes sense to save the seeds from your own crops for future plantings and food. Seed saving can save you money, and it is a fun way to geek out, gardener style. Each plant can make more than 1,000 flowers, so for every carrot you let go … Read more
For continuous color in the landscape, few plants rival verbena. This low-maintenance annual or perennial needs little supplemental care, yet rewards with months of bloom. There are many happy colors of verbena flowers, such as red, pink, apricot, lavender, purple, blue, white, and bicolor. Plants that grow in mounds, trails, or straight up have clusters … Read more
Move over cute fleshy succulents, cactus popularity is on the rise. Today I’m sharing tips on repotting cactus indoors, planting cactus in pots, and related info good to know. I live in Tucson, Arizona where the landscape is dominated by cacti of all sizes. This post and video are about repotting and planting small cacti … Read more
Grow a lemon tree legacy , from seedling to fruitful bounty, with this essential life cycle guide. The first step in a lemon’s life cycle is germination, which is when the seed wakes up and starts to change into a sprout. This stage creates the base for the future lemon tree and needs just the … Read more
In the summer, its clear that we need to water our fruit trees. While we humans sweat in the heat, fruit trees lose water through their leaf pores, called stomata. Without extra water in hot, dry weather, trees become dehydrated, which is bad for their health and the quality of the harvest. But the real … Read more