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Garlic is the unsung hero of the home garden, and one of the easiest crops for a beginner gardener. It has a long planting window, is quite hardy, and can tolerate much neglect. We have grown it for many years, and I’d like to show you how to grow and harvest garlic from seed. Garlic … Read more

If you want an easy-care, attractive, and fast-growing houseplant, look closer here. With its thick, glossy green leaves, the Baby Rubber Plant is just what you’ve been looking for. This is all about how to grow and care for a Peperomia obtusifolia. I’ve already done a post and video on general Peperomia care (all six … Read more

Cutting seed potatoes into smaller pieces before planting them is a common practice that provides gardeners with more plants per potato. Although this technique is popular, there are a few drawbacks that may be concerning to those beginning their potato-planting journey. When seed potatoes are cut, they are more susceptible to disease and mold growth. … Read more

Fiddle Leaf Figs are beloved for their large sculptural leaves. But these viola-shaped beauties take a lot of energy for your plant to produce! Many owners find that when they bring their Fiddle Leaf Figs home the leaves that they produce outside the nursery aren’t as full. This can be due to not receiving the … Read more

Striking blue flowers with black calyces emerge on tall, dark purple spikes from mid-summer until frost; fast growing and vigorous; prefers well drained garden soils; great for containers and rock gardens This annual plant will grow to be 36 to 48 inches high, and will spread approximately 36 to 48 inches when fully matured. Black … Read more

Catnip is a magical herb that brings sheer joy and silliness out of cats when they get a whiff of its intoxicating minty scent. To keep your cats entertained for months on end, learning how to properly dry out fresh catnip to preserve its euphoric qualities is key. With just a few simple steps, you … Read more

The petite forget-me-not flower captivates with its delicate beauty and rich symbolism. While the most iconic forget-me-not colour is a vibrant sky blue these blooms actually come in a diverse range of hues. The Most Common Forget-Me-Not Colours Blue The quintessential forget-me-not colour is a bright, clear blue. Ranging from pale sky blue to deeper … Read more

Pruning tomato plants is an optional technique that some gardeners use to keep plants tidy, manipulate fruit size, and even speed ripening. There is one big catch: You should only prune indeterminate varieties, which produce new leaves and flowers continuously through the growing season. Here are some reasons to prune. Do you like to train … Read more

Got mealybugs on your indoor plants? Don’t worry! We’ve got you covered with three ways to learn how to kick these pesky invaders to the curb: I’ve been helping with plant care for thousands of our customers and one of the most common issues is mealy bugs which freaks a lot of novice plant beginners. … Read more