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Enticed by the beautiful, colorful mums displayed at the box stores or garden centers at the end of summer, or that rush of excitement we feel while shopping at Costco and spotting those fall mums just waiting for us to take them home, we give in and buy them all. Sadly, these chrysanthemums often succumb … Read more

Calathea (Marantaceae) are known for their very diverse, colorful, and beautifully patterned leaves. Combined with their ability to grow in lower light conditions, these make very popular house and office plants (bonus as they are pet and child friendly). Coming from the jungle floors of South America and Africa, Calatheas are flexible with their light … Read more

I love the smell of lavender, which has many benefits, but getting them to start from seeds can be frustrating. Lavender seeds are notoriously difficult to grow from seed, but I learned the secret of how and will share it with you! Have you tried to unsuccessfully grow lavender plants from seeds or are you … Read more

One of the members of the fungi kingdom that has made leaps and bounds in popularity over the last several years is Wine Cap Stropharia, otherwise known by the names Garden Giant or King Stropharia. This mushroom grows in straw or wood chips, or both! Weve found the best results in beds that are built … Read more

Yucca plants produce abundant seed pods that contain many small, black seeds. These seeds can be collected and planted to propagate new yucca plants. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore when and how to harvest yucca seed pods, how to properly store the seeds, and the best methods for germinating and planting yucca seeds. … Read more

Cauliflower can be enjoyed in so many ways: dipped in ranch dressing, sauteed, in a stir fry as a rice substitute, and even to make pizza crusts. With so many options for this versatile plant, you’ll need to grow your own just to try them all! You might assume you don’t have room for them … Read more

You dont need a large garden plot to grow perfectly ripe, juicy tomatoes. With some large containers, sunlight, fertilizer, and water, you can plant and grow any tomato variety, from tiny grape tomatoes to large slicing tomato varieties—all on your deck, patio, or balcony. Small-space gardeners have figured out ways to create container crops of … Read more

Its hard for me to believe how much dahlias have changed our lives in the last few years… You can read more about it here, but long story short, my husband came home from work one day and declared that he wanted to start growing dahlias. As our love for dahlias grew, we read everything … 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