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Growing Saffron at Home: Complete Guide to Buying and Growing Crocus Sativus Seeds

Hey garden enthusiasts! I’ve been growing saffron for over 5 years now, and let me tell you – there’s nothing quite like harvesting your own “red gold” from your backyard. Today, I’m gonna share everything you need to know about getting started with Crocus sativus seeds and bulbs. What is Crocus Sativus? Crocus sativus, commonly … Read more

The Ultimate Guide: Best Bird Feeders for Large Birds in 2025 – Keep Those Big Birds Coming Back!

Putting up bird feeders in a yard or outdoor space is a great first step to brightening up the view from your window. A well-tended set of feeders can attract throngs of regular visitors, and may also host unusual birds that visit with the seasons, such as Pine Siskins, Redpolls, Evening Grosbeaks, and more. FeederWatch … Read more

Amazing Plants That Look Like Turtle Shells: A Complete Guide to These Adorable Natural Wonders

String of Turtles (Peperomia prostrata) is a tiny little Brazilian native succulent that thrives in a climate that mimics those found in the average house. This is why it is featured in houseplant collections and apartment jungles worldwide. It is small in size and has a slow growth rate, reaching full maturity in three to … Read more

can you eat sprouted peas

Can You Eat Sprouted Peas? Enjoying the Nutritious Microgreens Safely Pea sprouts are all the rage these days. You can find these crunchy, fresh sprouts in the produce section of many grocery stores But can you eat the entire sprouted pea plant, including the little white tail? Are sprouted peas safe to eat raw? As … Read more

The Perfect Spring Duo: Growing Forget-Me-Nots and Tulips Together in Your Garden

Forget-me-not (botanical name: myosotis) is a humble but glorious spring flower which appears in frothy blue clouds at the front of borders and at the edges of paths. There are annual, biennial and short-lived perennial forget-me-nots, but the most commonly grown variety, Myosotis sylvatica, is a short-lived perennial usually grown as a biennial. It complements … Read more

Growing Asparagus Plants: A Complete Visual Guide from Planting to Harvest

Asparagus fern is a sprawling shrub native to coastal southeastern South Africa. Despite the common name, it is not a true fern, but is in the asparagus family (Asparagaceae) or the lily family (Liliaceae, which includes plants such as amaryllis, daylilies, hosta, and tulips) depending on the classification system used. It is in the genus … Read more

Identifying the Pink-Flowered Wood Sorrel that Resembles Clover

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