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All you need to know about growing the beautiful Jacaranda tree in the UK, in our guide. Jacaranda mimosifolia is a spectacular tree, native to the tropical regions of Bolivia and Argentina. It bears masses of vibrant purple-blue flowers in late-spring and again in autumn, and is a popular street tree and garden specimen in … Read more

Our garden is dotted with dozens of colorful annual flowers: calendula, cosmos, zinnia… you name it! Bees and butterflies fill the air, flitting from one prized food source to another. Unlike some meticulously-groomed flower gardens, ours is on the wild side, with both bright and faded brown blooms everywhere you look. Yet it is a … Read more

Virginia has become well-known for its gourmet peanuts, with farmers in the southeastern portion of the state producing millions of pounds each year. The legume, commonly referred to as a nut, is enjoyed raw or boiled as well as combined in many popular Virginia recipes, from peanut soup to peanut butter pie. They are now … Read more

DIY greenhouse garden shed made with recycled windows! Learn how to build a sustainable, budget-friendly space for your plants. We built a cozy greenhouse garden shed in our backyard and I want to inspire you to make your own greenhouse structure! This DIY project uses recycled windows to create a cozy inviting space for your … Read more

Hey there, fellow succulent junkies! If you’ve ever stared at a sad little cutting, prayin’ it’ll sprout some roots before it shrivels up, you’re in the right spot Today, we’re diving deep into the magic world of rooting hormones—those lil’ helpers that can turn your propagation game from “meh” to “holy cow, I’m a plant … Read more

Hey plant lovers! I’m super excited to share everything I’ve learned about self-watering railing planters after spending countless hours researching and testing these amazing gardening innovations. Trust me, these aren’t your ordinary planters – they’re like having a personal plant babysitter! Why You’ll Love Self-Watering Railing Planters Let’s be real – keeping plants alive on … Read more

If you want to try your hand at growing some of the worlds hottest pepper seeds, then you came to the right place. These super hot peppers are world-renowned, with each champion seed clocking in at well over 1,000,000 Scoville Heat Units. Many of these pepper varieties are previous (and current) world record holders, and … Read more

You might recognize the lemon cypress as the potted evergreen that seems to show up in every big box retail store before Christmas. However, this narrow, columnar evergreen tree is more than a lemon-scented holiday plant for indoors. It is a versatile needled conifer that can be used as a hedge, specimen, bonsai, or kept … Read more

But did you know that all of them can make your cat or dog sick if he or she ingests any part of the leaves, stems, bark, or roots? Fortunately, dracaena is not a highly toxic houseplant, and your pet’s odds of recovery after mild poisoning are very good. We link to vendors to help … Read more

Hey plant lovers! I’ve been growing calla lilies for years in my garden and let me tell you – those mysterious white spots on their leaves can really freak you out! But before you panic let’s dive into what’s actually going on with your beloved plants. The Two Types of White Spots: Natural vs. Problematic … Read more