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I am a jam maker! Every year I can’t wait for the raspberries so I can start making raspberry jam. (Here is my *famous* recipe.) But what about the seeds? I got you covered with the easiest way to deseed raspberries. Use a juicer. It may be a mess but stop struggling with a sieve. … Read more
Its hard for me to believe how much dahlias have changed our lives in the last few years… You can read more about it here, but long story short, my husband came home from work one day and declared that he wanted to start growing dahlias. As our love for dahlias grew, we read everything … Read more
Tulips are one of the most popular flowers that bloom in spring Their vibrant colors and varieties make them a staple in many gardens But what month do tulips actually bloom? The answer depends on several factors. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore everything you need to know about tulip blooming seasons. An Overview of … Read more
Pollarding is an intense pruning technique that involves cutting back the branches of a tree to just above the trunk. It results in a striking “knuckle” or “bole” shape that is quite different from a tree’s natural form. For those considering getting their trees pollarded, the before and after photos can look shockingly different! While … Read more
If you’re a gardening enthusiast residing in the sunshine state of Florida, you’re well aware of the distinctive challenges and options of gardening in this region. The hot and humid climate, combined with abundant sunlight, offers a perfect environment for various plants to flourish. Whether you have a spacious backyard or a cozy balcony, potted … Read more
Lambs ear (Stachys byzantina) is a ground cover grown for its thick, fuzzy, silvery foliage that creates a softly textured mat in the garden. Lambs ear is an easy, fast spreader, does best in full sun in most areas, and thrives in somewhat poor, slightly acidic soil. This drought-tolerant perennial is also a good candidate … Read more
The shelf life of fresh figs is not that long because they are ripe when picked and do not further ripen once picked. And, like most fresh fruit there is usually no sell by date, use by date or best before date attached anywhere to figs. For eat by date purposes, we must use the … Read more
Where I live in Wisconsin, there’s lots of garden lore around when you should plant potatoes – on St. Patrick’s Day, when you see the first crocus, the first day of Lent, or as early as possible after the ground thaws. All of these times are very early in the gardening season. And it’s true, … Read more
Forget-me-not (botanical name: myosotis) is a humble but glorious spring flower which appears in frothy blue clouds at the front of borders and at the edges of paths. There are annual, biennial and short-lived perennial forget-me-nots, but the most commonly grown variety, Myosotis sylvatica, is a short-lived perennial usually grown as a biennial. It complements … Read more
Canna lilies, also known as Indian shot, are beautiful tropical and subtropical plants that produce colorful blooms in shades of red, orange, yellow, and pink. Their large, lush leaves also make a striking statement in flower beds and gardens. While cannas are often propagated from rhizomes or tubers, you can also grow these stunning plants … Read more