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Joe Funderburk, Xavier Martini, Scott Adkins, Josh Freeman, Sam Hutton, Hugh Smith, Gene McAvoy, Crystal Snodgrass, Mathews Paret, and Norm Leppla Several invasive species of thrips have established in Florida and are causing serious economic losses to vegetable, ornamental, and agronomic crops. Damage to crops results from thrips feeding and egg-laying injury, by the thrips … Read more

Peonies are a spring flower, known for their beautiful hues of pinks, reds, whites and yellows. Peonies symbolize romance, prosperity and good fortune, making them popular wedding flowers. These stunning flowers can bloom for 100 years if planted properly and cared for. Not only do peonies look beautiful in a garden, but they add an … Read more

Hey there, fellow garden enthusiasts! I’m Sarah from The Green Thumb Blog, and today I’m super excited to share everything you need to know about one of my absolute favorite perennials – the stunning white Gaura plant, specifically the gorgeous Steffi ‘White’ variety that’s been making waves in the gardening community. Why White Gaura Should … Read more

Pruning canna lilies year round is key to keeping them alive and healthy, especially if you want them vibrant and flowering in summer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Canna lilies, vibrant and tropical-looking, will add bold color to your garden. To help … Read more

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. If you’re a northern climate gardener, your choices for hardy zone 5 jasmine plants are very limited, as there are no true zone 5 jasmine plants. Cold hardy jasmine, such as winter jasmine (Jasminum nudiflorum), may tolerate … Read more

Cape Gooseberry is a low growing shrub that produces edible orange berries. Here’s how to grow it from seed, use it in the kitchen and apply it to drinks. One of the advantages of having an edible garden is growing a variety of fruit, vegetable and herbs not commonly found in supermarkets and green grocers. … Read more

One day, some of the other smokers from the neighbourhood carried my Bando Box all the way home… Hey fellow enthusiasts! I’ve been exploring the world of smoking subscription boxes in the UK and I wanna share everything I’ve discovered about these super convenient monthly deliveries. Whether you’re a casual smoker or a dedicated connoisseur … Read more

A part of the bougainvillea’s appeal is that they are relatively disease and pest-free plants. It is NOT common for your bougainvillea to be affected by these pests and diseases if you follow BGI’s Rules for Care, and fertilize with Bougain® which contain a significant amount of micronutrients – vital for healthy, blooming bougainvillea. This … Read more

Hey y’all! As a southern gardener who’s spent years experimenting with different crops, I know the challenges of growing rhubarb in our warm climate. Many folks say it can’t be done, but I’m here to tell you – it absolutely can! Let me share what I’ve learned about successfully growing this traditionally northern crop in … Read more

A fresh stalk of asparagus is one of summers greatest pleasures, and that stalk arrived on your plate thanks to the hard work of a gardener and perfectly picked asparagus companion plants. When planted with strawberries, dill, tomatoes, eggplant, and even marigolds, asparagus grow stronger and faster than they would when left to fend for … Read more