Venus fly traps are unique carnivorous plants that catch and digest insects for nutrients. They have specialized leaves called trap leaves that snap shut when an insect triggers the tiny hairs inside. This allows the plant to capture and consume the insect, giving it valuable nutrients like nitrogen that may be lacking in the nutrient-poor … Read more
Forget me not seeds produce beautiful dainty flowers that add delightful pops of blue to gardens. This guide covers everything you need to know about growing these charming blooms from seed. An Overview of Forget Me Nots Forget me nots, also known by their botanical name Myosotis sylvatica, are biennial and perennial flowering plants. The … Read more
Expert advice on how to care for an orange star plant – tips for growing Ornithogalum dubium Caring for an orange star plant is pretty easy, once you get to know their growing habits. These flowering bulbs, which have clusters of bright orange flowers, are also called the Star of Bethlehem, the snake flower, and … Read more
Loofah plants produce the natural sponges used in baths and showers around the world. Growing your own loofahs is an eco-friendly and cost effective way to enjoy these versatile plants. But first you need to get your hands on some seeds or starter plants. Here are the best places to buy loofah plants so you … Read more
Calm, tropical, beautiful. Yes, that sounds good. Growing peace lilies in your favorite room is a big step toward making it feel that way. The white flowers are called “peace lilies” because they look like white peace flags, even though they’re not really lilies. Instead, peace lilies are tropical perennials, which means that if you … Read more
Bridal wreath spirea is a medium-sized, quickly-growing deciduous shrub that grows upright and archingly. It has waterfalls of white double flowers. After the flowers, the plant has oval, green leaves that are 1 to 3 inches long. In the fall, the leaves turn a beautiful yellow-orange or purple-brown color. Bridal wreath spirea grows best in … Read more
If you want your plants to live until next year, you need to know how to store elephant ears in the winter. Because these lovely plants are from tropical areas, they are not cold hardy and can’t handle cold winters or frost. How you take care of your elephant ears in the winter will depend … Read more
Working in an office may be boring, to say the least. If you don’t work for a very cool start-up that throws parties all the time, your corporate office is probably dull and uninteresting. Most offices are corporate, cold, and lack any kind of creativity or inspiration. The fluorescent lighting, lack of plants, and a … Read more
Cherry blossom trees are highly anticipated harbingers of spring. Their beautiful cascades of pink and white flowers are a breathtaking sight. But what if your cherry tree doesn’t bloom? There are several possible reasons a cherry blossom won’t flower. With a little detective work and TLC, you can get your tree back on track for … Read more
just read the advise about not putting out cooked turkey fat. Does this work for all kinds of meat fat? We put bacon fat on the bird table all the time. It dissappears within minutes. Should we doscontinue and just use fat balls and suet pellets?. Bacon grease is the leftover fat and oil from … Read more