How to Plant Autumn Onion Sets for a Bountiful Spring Harvest Onions are a versatile vegetable that adds flavor to many savory dishes. While onions can be grown from seeds sown in spring planting onion sets in autumn offers several advantages. Onion sets are miniature onion bulbs that allow you to get a head start … Read more
Calendula is a cheerful, long-blooming annual that adds vibrant color to gardens. Its bright, daisy-like flowers bloom from late spring through fall frost. With its easy care requirements and ability to self-seed, calendula is an excellent flower for beginner gardeners One of the best things about growing calendula is that collecting and saving the seeds … Read more
Lupines are beautiful flowering plants that belong to the legume family. They produce eye-catching spikes of flowers in shades of blue, pink, white, and purple. Lupines grow wild in many parts of North America and are also popular garden plants. The seeds produced by lupines are one of the keys to their success as wildflowers … Read more
Spanish moss is a common sight hanging from trees in the Southern United States While beautiful, this plant can cause problems if left to grow uncontrolled Read on to learn effective methods for killing Spanish moss and keeping it from coming back. What is Spanish Moss? Spanish moss, whose scientific name is Tillandsia usneoides, is … Read more
Lettuce is a cool-weather crop that can be tricky to grow in the hot summer months. However, with some planning and preparation, you can have a bountiful harvest of lettuce all summer long. Here are the key techniques for growing lettuce in summer: Choose Heat-Tolerant Varieties Not all lettuce varieties are created equal when it … Read more
Finding tiny bugs crawling under your indoor plant pots can be alarming. But don’t panic, most of these bugs are harmless and some are even beneficial to your plants! In this article, I’ll walk you through how to identify the common tiny bugs found under plant pots, whether they’re harmful or not, and tips to … Read more
The angel wing polka dot begonia, also known as begonia maculata, is an eye-catching houseplant beloved for its uniquely patterned foliage. This begonia features olive green leaves in the shape of angel wings, spotted with silver polka dots against a background of deep purple on the undersides. When happy and healthy, this begonia will reward … Read more
Green Plants with Red Flowers – A Stunning Color Combination for Gardens Red flowers popping against deep green foliage – this dramatic color combination instantly livens up any garden. Though less common than other hue pairings, these vivid blooms create eye-catching contrast. From tropical varieties to hardy perennials many green plants bear rich red blooms. … Read more
Starting dahlia tubers indoors is a great way to get a head start on the growing season By planting tubers inside and getting them to sprout weeks before your last expected frost date, you can enjoy bigger, better blooms earlier in the summer. As an avid gardener, I look forward to growing dahlias each year. … Read more
Love lies bleeding is an eye-catching annual flower that produces long, cascading blooms resembling red tassels. Also known as amaranth or tassel flower, love lies bleeding makes a striking addition to flower gardens borders, containers or cut flower arrangements. The good news is this exotic-looking beauty is easy to grow yourself directly from seed. When … Read more