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It’s no secret that broccoli, Brassica oleracea var. italica, is one of the most common home garden plants in cultivation. But did you know that the part of the broccoli plant that we typically consume is actually comprised of thousands of tiny, unopened blooms? Allowing the broccoli plant to mature rather than harvesting the head … Read more

The Garden of Prayer World Prayer Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is a historic church with a long tradition of prayer and community outreach. Often referred to as GOP Prayer or simply GOP, this Pentecostal church has been serving the North Philadelphia area for over 90 years. A Humble Beginning GOP Prayer first began in 1929 … Read more

Have you ever wanted to create a beautiful and unique wildflower area in your garden? If so, you are lucky because the new way to sow wildflower seeds is here! Wildflower seed mats provide an easy and mess-free way to sow wildflower seeds, resulting in a gorgeous and awe-inspiring flower garden. These mats are designed … Read more

I love growing sunflowers. When our boys were younger, I would even grow a sunflower “house” in our vegetable garden by planting sunflowers in a circle. These days, I have to work a little harder to grow sunflowers due to some squirrel-attracting actions in our rural neighborhood. It’s so worth it. My favorite strategies involve … Read more

The shamrock plant, also known as oxalis triangularis is a popular houseplant known for its bright green, clover-shaped leaves. However, if you notice the leaves turning brown it’s a sign that something is wrong. In this article, we’ll explore the common reasons behind shamrock leaves turning brown and what you can do to fix it. … Read more

String of pearls is an unusual succulent with nearly spherical leaves from South Africa. Named after British botanist Gordon Rowley, the species was recently moved from huge genus Senecio (which contains not just succulents but also common weeds like common groundsel) into the new genus Curio, but is likely to be identified as Senecio rowleyanus … Read more

Winter Seeds are a type of Crafted seed. The crafting recipe is labeled “Wild Seeds (Wi)”, but when crafted, the result is “Winter Seeds.” Mature plants yield, at random, a Crocus, Crystal Fruit, Snow Yam, or Winter Root. Winter Seeds are one of the season-specific crafted wild seeds, along with Spring Seeds, Summer Seeds, and … Read more

Moisture ants are a type of ant that thrives in damp environments, feeding on sweet substances and honeydew produced by aphids. These ants are often mistaken for carpenter ants due to their similar appearance, but they can be identified by their yellowish-brown color and translucent abdomen. Moisture ants are particularly attracted to areas with high … Read more

Ive had it a little over a month now, and this past week it started to develop yellow leaves that eventually became mushy, and a big crop of flowers have gone limp and wilted. It did really well for the first few weeks – the leaves, new and old, were deep green and a bunch … Read more

Create these cute ladybugs for your yard! This DIY Ladybug Garden Art tutorial uses outdoor paint, beads and plastic bowls to create a unique addition to your garden! Looking for cute garden art you can make for your yard? These ladybug garden ornaments are a unique craft you can make! I love creating DIY yard … Read more