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Misho is a Japanese term that refers to planting, growing, and cultivating bonsai from a seed. The advantage of growing bonsai this way is that you can have complete control over how you would want the plants to grow and flourish. If you are interested to learn the basics of planting and growing a bonsai … Read more
Air plants, also known as tillandsias, have become increasingly popular over the last few years. Their sculptural shapes, minimal care requirements, and ability to thrive without soil make them an ideal plant for both novice and expert indoor gardeners But where exactly can you purchase these intriguing epiphytes? This guide will provide tips on the … Read more
Rosemary looks good all year and is great for pots, the veg patch and the allotment. It’s aromatic leaves can be used in a variety of ways and its flowers are extremely popular with bees. Rosemary seeds can take a very long time to germinate, so buy young plants, which are widely available, or wait … Read more
The name Angel Wing Begonia can be VERY confusing. Luckily their care is much simpler than trying to work out which Angel Wing begonia you have. This guide will help with both. In fact this family of begonia are the hardiest, easiest-care of them all (and there are a LOT of different types of begonias). … Read more
Coleus is a tropical plant with striking foliage often grown as an annual. A highly popular bedding plant during Victorian times, this member of the mint family is easy to grow, rewarding with months of continuous color. Coleus comes in an array of foliage colors, including red, pink, orange, yellow, chartreuse, green, burgundy and purple. … Read more
Many gardeners enjoy raising turnips and rutabagas because they are easy to grow and cold hardy. While both have best quality in cool weather, there are important differences between them. Turnips are a form of Brassica rapa, the same species as bok choy and Chinese cabbage. Their quality can be poor when they grow in … Read more
Succulents are popular houseplants known for their drought tolerance and diverse textures. From rosette-forming echeverias to trailing string of pearls, these plants thrive with minimal care when given proper conditions. However succulents will often start growing long pale stems, stretching upwards away from their compact form. This common issue, called etiolation, occurs when the plants … Read more
The angel wing polka dot begonia, also known as begonia maculata, is an eye-catching houseplant beloved for its uniquely patterned foliage. This begonia features olive green leaves in the shape of angel wings, spotted with silver polka dots against a background of deep purple on the undersides. When happy and healthy, this begonia will reward … Read more
Spring is just around the corner (if you believe a certain underground rodent)—but that doesn’t mean winter is kaput. Your garden may be warming up, then suddenly get covered under several inches of snow. Some plants may have already started to sprout, with daffodil “noses” (the tips of the leaves) pushing up through the leaf … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Also known as rose periwinkle or Madagascar periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus), annual vinca is a versatile little stunner with shiny green foliage and blooms of pink, white, rose, red, salmon, or purple. Although this plant isn’t frost-hardy, you … Read more