Of all the ornamental plants you can grow indoors, Alocasias are among my favorite. It might be because I live in Central Oregon, where winter lasts for six months out of the year, but these plants’ beautiful leaves always make my house feel like a tropical getaway. Alocasia is a genus of broad-leaved perennial flowering … Read more
Having too many apples is a good thing, whether you want to take advantage of the low price of apples at the store, you got too many apples in a farm share, or you picked too many apples. To make it easier for you, I wanted to share some of my favorite apple-using tips and … Read more
A container doesn’t have to be a pricey ceramic pot that you saved for weeks! Take a look in your garage, basement, kitchen, and storage shed. Youre bound to find the perfect container that has room for soil and roots. Make sure it drains well. Many of our products can be grown in pots. Here … Read more
I wanted to plant some bushes in my lawn that have the look of bonsai trees. Im looking for the type of bush that has the really gnarly looking trunk and branches. I’m wondering if any of you know what kind of bush would look best for this. I have 2 Japanese maple trees now … Read more
Tropical plants have a special place in my heart. Even though it’s not hot, sticky, or sultry where I garden, that doesn’t stop me from buying a bougainvillea or some other tropical plant to use outside. The plants thrive in summer but have to be moved indoors in the cooler season. Dipladenia, a favorite, is … Read more
As a home gardener, nothing stings more than putting in months of tender loving care only to have your ripening tomato crop devoured by stealthy rats. While these resourceful rodents can outwit many deterrents, with some clever strategies you can beat them at their own game and protect your precious tomatoes. Below I’ll share tips … Read more
Dahlias are a great summer flower because they bloom for a long time and come in many shapes and sizes. In fact, the less you cut them back, the more they bloom, which means that your hard work pays off almost right away. Because they go with almost any color scheme, they’re a breath of … Read more
Brussels sprouts are a delicious and nutritious vegetable that have become increasingly popular in recent years However, most people only see these cute little cabbages in their finished form – cleaned, trimmed, and ready to eat The actual brussels sprouts plant from which these mini cabbages grow is really quite beautiful, but not something that … Read more
Can You Eat Wild Sweet Peas? Separating Fact from Fiction Sweet peas are a beloved garden flower but did you know there are wild varieties that are also edible? Wild sweet peas grow all over North America and can be a tasty addition to your foraging repertoire. However rumors persist that you should avoid eating … Read more
Alocasia is a genus from the family Araceae. Native to subtropical and tropical Asia and Eastern Australia, there are over 90 accepted species of Alocasia. Commonly known as Elephant Ear, these plants are widely cultivated as ornamental plants worldwide. Many people collect plants because of their beautiful, sometimes big, leaves. This makes them one of … Read more