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In addition to the amazing flowers, roots, and growth habits many orchids have nose defying fragrances! Some are typically flower and perfume like but they can range from musky, fruity, coconuts, candy like, chocolate, vanilla, and some Bulbophyllums even smell like dead animals. Most often scents are heaviest in the morning but some are night … Read more

When buying broccoli, select firm florets with a blue/green color and no odor. Broccoli can also be purchased frozen. Broccoli is safe to eat raw but can be made more tender and flavorful by boiling it in water. Broccoli is also great steamed, sauteed, roasted, or even grilled. Broccoli is a nutritious green vegetable that … Read more

Taro, also known as Colocasia esculenta, is a staple crop grown throughout the tropics for its edible corms, leaves, and stems. As interest grows in exotic and heirloom edible plants, more home gardeners are looking for places to purchase taro starts and plants. In this guide, we’ll look at what makes taro an intriguing edible … Read more

Are onions staples in your kitchen? Do you want to grow more of them in your garden, like I do? We currently have over 300 planted in our garden! After harvest, I store onions whole for a few months and then freeze and dehydrate the rest. Each year I have a goal to grow enough … Read more

Hey there, fellow garden enthusiasts! I’ve been container gardening for years, and let me tell you – finding the perfect filler plants can make or break your container design. Today, I’m super excited to share my top picks for filler plants that’ll make your containers look absolutely stunning! Why Filler Plants Matter in Container Design … Read more

Y’all ever caught a whiff of that sweet intoxicating scent wafting through a New Orleans courtyard on a warm summer evening? That’s probably the legendary Maid of New Orleans Jasmine working its magic! What Makes This Southern Beauty So Special? The Maid of New Orleans Jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides ‘New Orleans’) is one of those plants … Read more

Spinach is a cold-tolerant plant that grows best in spring and fall, and bolts in the summer heat. However, there are plenty of heat-tolerant vegetables, herbs, and flowers that can be planted alongside spinach to keep veggie beds productive through summer and boost harvest yields. Best of all, many of these spinach companion plants also … Read more

I study landscape ecology and through my studies have discovered a love for plants. Plants are not only beautiful, but also have countless fascinating survival strategies. To bring a bit of nature into my home as well, I nurture my houseplants and herbs on every possible windowsill. Favourite fruit: rhubarb and all kinds of berries … Read more