Plant Care & Maintenance

Planting orchid seeds at home is difficult, but its possible if you have plenty of time and patience. It’s not easy to learn how to grow orchids from seeds, but we’ve given you some basic information to think about. If you want to grow an orchid from a seed, you usually have to do it … Read more

Begonias are flamboyant, mostly tender perennials that are used in bedding, pot and hanging basket displays. It’s said that they’re a little out of date, but the bold new varieties are nothing like the delicate plants that were once used in bedding arrangements. Some have lots of long-lasting, bright flowers that look great in pots … Read more

As a gardener, I’ve had an epic battle with slugs devouring my precious hosta collection. After years of frustration, I finally smartened up and started choosing varieties with natural slug resistance. No more holes chewed in the leaves! Below I’ll share my top recommended slug-resistant hostas to help fellow gardeners keep their plants pristine, What … Read more

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This is a great strong phrase to go with your trendy pineapple stamps. Stand tall and be a pineapple! Pair this sentiment with our Pineapple Print background stamp. The pineapple has become a popular symbol and theme in recent years. You’ll see pineapple decor, clothing, and knick-knacks everywhere. But beyond just a trendy motif, the … Read more

Nestled in the foothills of Mount Hood, Rhododendron is a quaint mountain town surrounded by natural beauty. With its abundant outdoor recreation, friendly community, and convenient location just 30 minutes from Portland, Rhododendron has become an increasingly popular destination for homebuyers seeking refuge from big city life. If you’re considering making Rhododendron your new home, … Read more

If you want to delay an orgasm, you can “edge” by stopping right before or at the edge of one. Edging, which is also known as teasing, surfing, or peaking, is usually done to make a person more sexually interested or to treat problems like ejaculating too soon. Anorgasmia is a medical condition in which … Read more

I have read a lot of gardening books over the years, and they all have great tips, but they are all a bit different. I couldn’t find a book that followed a plant from seed to harvest to dinner plate and taught the gardener what to do at every important step. Beginning a basil seed, … Read more

We all know that fertilizing plants every so often is a good way to keep them healthy and boost their yields. However, purchased fertilizers come in many different formulas which are represented as an NPK ratio on the packaging. That is where balanced plant fertilizers come in. Those with the same numbers show that the … Read more