Chet's Garden Center
Can You Eat Nasturtium Leaves? A Guide to Using This Peppery Edible Nasturtiums are a cheerful easy-to-grow flower that also happens to be edible. The entire plant – leaves, flowers stems and seeds – has a delightfully peppery flavor. While nasturtiums are grown primarily for their bright, trumpet-shaped blooms, the leaves are also a tasty … Read more
Snow peas are a delicious addition to stir fries, salads, and more Their sweet, crisp texture makes them a favorite ingredient. However, timing is everything when it comes to getting a good harvest of snow peas. This guide will walk through when and how to plant snow peas for optimal results What are Snow Peas? … Read more
Cornhole is a classic lawn game that has been growing in popularity over the past decade. It’s easy to learn, fun for all ages, and you don’t need much space or equipment to play. But if you want to play cornhole correctly, there are some important rules you need to follow – especially when it … Read more
Lily of the valley is a classic spring-blooming perennial loved for its graceful, arching foliage and abundant, sweetly fragrant white bell-shaped flowers. While traditionally grown in flower beds and planters, did you know you can also cultivate this charming plant in hanging baskets? Suspending pots of lily of the valley enables you to appreciate their … Read more
Peanuts are a fascinating agricultural crop. When many people think of peanuts, they imagine the delicious roasted peanut snacks or rich peanut butter. But few people realize that peanuts are not actually a nut at all! Peanuts are a legume, closely related to beans and peas. And they have a very unique growing process that … Read more
Calibrachoa, commonly known as million bells or trailing petunia, is a stunning flowering plant that produces hundreds of small, petunia-like blooms from spring until frost With their prolific flowering and trailing habit, these popular annuals are ideal for containers, hanging baskets, and small space gardens If you want to add vibrant color to your outdoor … Read more
Lily of the valley is a lovely spring-blooming flower that is cherished for its sweet fragrance and delicate nodding white bell-shaped flowers This hardy perennial spreads readily and can quickly take over a garden bed That’s why gardeners often find themselves needing to transplant patches of lily of the valley to keep it contained. In … Read more
Do Succulents Have Shallow Roots? Everything You Need To Know Succulents are popular houseplants that are known for being low maintenance. With their fleshy leaves and stems that store water, they are well adapted to survive in arid environments. But what about their root systems? Do succulents have shallow roots? The answer is yes, most … Read more
Fuchsia hanging baskets can add a burst of colorful blooms to your outdoor space. With their graceful, dangling flowers in shades of pink, red, purple and white, they are one of the most striking hanging plants you can grow. Caring for fuchsias in hanging baskets does take some specialized care, however. These beauties thrive when … Read more
Lupins are beautiful, spikes flowers that come in gorgeous colors like pink, white, blue, purple, yellow and red. They bring height and drama to the garden with their tall, upright habit and multiple stems that can reach 3-4 feet tall. Lupins also make excellent cut flowers and attract beneficial pollinators. If you want to grow … Read more