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Having a house full of plants is becoming an increasingly popular trend, and for good reason. Not only do plants add natural beauty to our homes, they also provide a wide range of health and wellness benefits. In this article, we’ll explore why so many homeowners are opting for an indoor jungle, take a look … Read more

The rat tail cactus is a showy cactus native to southwestern Mexico and parts of Central America. It is distinctive for its long, trailing stems, which grow to about 4 feet at maturity and give the plant its nickname. Rat tail cactus flowers in the spring and early summer, and its blooms are usually violet-red; … Read more

These eye-catching, minimal-care houseplants arent actually palms—theyre succulents. Let us show you how to grow ponytail palms! Long-lived and easy to grow indoors, the ponytail palm (Beaucarnea) is not a palm tree at all. Instead, its a succulent. Ponytail palms are related to agaves, but while the leaves are rough to the touch, they are … Read more

2024 was named The Year of the African Violet by the National Garden Bureau and I am so here for it. The cheerful, compact, easy-care African Violet is a plant Ive always had a few of for the last 30+ years. They should come with a warning though. Theyre very addictive! As well as my … Read more

Thinning cucumber seedlings is an essential task for any home gardener growing cucumbers Proper thinning helps ensure your cucumber plants have adequate space, sunlight, airflow and nutrients to grow into robust, high-yielding vines. While it may seem counterintuitive to remove tiny seedlings, thinning is a critical step in cucumber care When to Start Thinning Cucumber … Read more

I dont want to be overrun by the little guys but I am thinking of dropping in a few pickling cucumber plants. How many do I need to actually have enough ready at one time to knock off a couple jars of pickles here and there? Looking for the magic number. Related Stories Houzz utilizza … Read more

If you’re craving some good ol’ Southern comfort, these turnip greens are where it’s at! Cooked up slow with smoked meat, they’re tender, packed with flavor, and have just the right hint of earthiness. Serve ‘em alongside fried chicken, pork chops, or pretty much anything, and you’ve got yourself a true Southern meal! Growing up, … Read more

Broccoli is one of the most popular vegetables grown in home gardens Its green florets and stems are packed with nutrients and have a delicious flavor when cooked right But most gardeners grow broccoli as an annual crop, planting it in spring and harvesting it before summer heat sets in. Once the main head is … Read more

As we move into fall, the colors of the landscape begin to change from the brilliant reds, purples, lavenders, and pinks of summer to the deeper colors of autumn—yellows, golds, oranges, deep reds, and browns. As these seasonal changes in nature relate to our own rhythms, I was taught to eat and make herbal preparations … Read more

Leaves yellow or drop dead — this is a subtle reaction in many houseplants as the temperature plummets. Plants are biological organisms that have evolved to harvest sunlight as their primary food source and natural heaters. With the commencement of winter, most crops naturally adapted to the equatorial belt can suffer tremendously and could mean … Read more