’At the beginning of April, I’m gradually starting my seedlings. In mid-March, I planted some verbena bonariensis. Although I don’t have many seedlings to start at once, this gives me time to get everything I need and ease into the process. ‘At the beginning of April, I’m gradually starting my seedlings. In mid-March, I planted … Read more
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Geraniums, which are hardy and are also called cranesbills, look great in beds and borders. The best varieties bloom for months with pretty, colorful flowers, but if the leaves turn yellow, something is wrong. As long as you know how to grow and take care of hardy geraniums, they should be a breeze to add … Read more
Now that you have a Dracaena plant, you can be proud to own one of the most stylish and easy-care indoor plants out there. These beautiful plants can bring a touch of the tropics into any room, and they don’t need much care either. There is a catch, though: your Dracaena might start to show … Read more
Spring has sprung and gardeners can hardly wait to get their hands in the soil. If you have any questions before you start, you can use Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer service from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU Extension faculty and master gardeners reply to queries within two business days, usually less. To … Read more
Ranunculus are beautiful spring blooming flowers that add a pop of color to gardens, floral arrangements, and events. Their ruffled, rose-like blooms come in a rainbow of colors like pink, red, yellow, orange, purple, and white. Many people wonder if they can plant ranunculus in the spring or if they need to be planted in … Read more
While I study plant biotechnology, I often think about how bad it is for nature when people don’t know enough about it or spread false information. That is why I am so passionate about bringing people and nature closer together again. Favourite fruit: raspberries, strawberries and pineapple Favourite vegetables: courgettes, broccoli and cucumbers. True, an … Read more
There’s no more iconic flowering tree than a cherry blossom tree. Many people come from all over the world to see Japan’s famous cherry trees in bloom every spring. The flowers are called sakura in Japanese. Their flowers are pretty, smell nice, and are truly magical when the petals start to fall off in fluffy … Read more
Sowing: People who live in places with short growing seasons might want to start Waltham Butternut squash seeds inside a month before the last frost date. Since squashes do not take well to transplanting, peat pots are the best option. Plant two seeds per pot, later clipping off the weaker seedling. Before you plant the … Read more
Sounds kind of yucky almost. On the other hand, potato water is pretty cool! You might be surprised to learn how useful and flexible it is. Potato water can be used instead of thickener, added to many foods to make them taste better, or even used in the garden to make the soil more fertile. … Read more