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For years, gardeners have turned to Brunnera macrophylla for reliable shade garden performance and stunning visual appeal. Among its cultivars, the original ‘Jack Frost’ took the gardening world by storm with its distinctive silver foliage and dainty blue blooms. But now, a new contender has entered the ring: the larger-than-life ‘Jack of Diamonds’. How do … Read more

RyzaPods: Just Add Your Spores or Liquid Culture (found easily online) for Effortless Cultivation and Extraordinary Harvests Mushrooms that thrive on manure substrates offer an easy, beginner-friendly way to grow your own gourmet mushrooms right at home. Popular manure-loving varieties like oyster, shiitake and lion’s mane mushrooms don’t require complex fruiting chambers or expensive equipment. … Read more

As an avid gardener, you likely know all about hardy annuals and perennials. But tender perennials occupy a sort of in-between space They share qualities of both annuals and perennials, which can make them confusing Read on to learn exactly what a tender perennial is, along with tips for growing these beautiful but temperamental plants. … Read more

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Platycodon grandiflorus, balloon flower, is a long-lived perennial and the perfect flower for a mixed bed or as a stand-alone specimen. The buds swell and become puffy and full before the five-lobed blossoms of balloon flower appear, … Read more

By nature, clay soil can be difficult to work with if you don’t know the right plants to grow in your garden. However, planting in clay soil is not as limiting or challenging as you might think. With an understanding of some of the plants that grow best in clay soil, you’ll be able to … Read more

If I could grow just one flower in my garden, it would have to: look amazing; be easy to grow; help protect other plants; be edible; and, once I’d planted it, I’d want to keep it going forever! Sounds like a tall order, doesn’t it? But there is a flower that fits the bill – … Read more

Roses are undoubtedly one of the most beloved flowers across the globe. With their exquisite beauty and captivating fragrance, they have become a symbol of love, romance, and elegance. However, like all living things, roses have a limited lifespan. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the fascinating world of roses and answer the burning … Read more

Most of us don’t think twice when bringing a new plant into our garden or home. However, many houseplants and common yard plants are poisonous to our pups, so it’s wise to double-check if a plant is poisonous before you’ve planted it or brought it into your home. Today, we’re going over some of the … Read more

Watering is the most difficult skill to master for growing Haworthias. Watering at a bad timing may damage or even kill a plant due to root rot. Weather conditions, especially temperatures, should be the main considerations to decide when to water and how much to supply. Haworthia are delightful little succulents perfect for beginners. Their … Read more