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Peace lilies (Spathiphyllum), with their elegant white blooms, are popular indoor plants known for their air-purifying qualities. However, when those pristine flowers start turning brown or green, it can be concerning for plant enthusiasts. And that could be due to many reasons, such as poor lighting, overwatering, or too much fertilizing. The good news is … Read more
Sunflowers are easy to grow, classic flowers that bloom in early summer to late autumn. Once planted, they take around 80 to 120 days to fully bloom. With over 70 varieties, there are annuals and perennials in the mix. Youll have to remove the annuals when theyre done blooming, though the majority of sunflowers fall … Read more
Clematis are popular climbing vines that add beauty and elegance to gardens. With their stunning star-shaped flowers in shades of white pink purple, yellow and more, it’s no wonder they are called the “queen of vines”. While clematis are hardy in zones 3-9, they do require some special care over the winter months to ensure … Read more
Sedums can either be cut back in winter or spring – discover the benefits of both methods along with the best time to prune When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. If you have sedums growing in your borders, they will need to be … Read more
Flower shopping with my mom and grandmother, petunias were a must to have in our gardens every year. Flower centers start these from plugs to then continue growing for their customers. Most petunias from the store are started from cuttings, which use an asexual method of reproducing the plant. With Baker Creek offering heirloom seeds, … Read more
Can you eat green tomatoes? Raw? Cooked? Diced into a salsa? Oh, this question is as old as time. What else would we bicker about at our gardening clubs, if not green tomatoes? I don’t know if you’ve ever been a part of a social media group for gardening where a thread turns into something … Read more
For me plants are some of the most exciting living beings, even though they live in slow motion. They have fascinating abilities and just so much potential! Thats why I studied organic farming. However, since plants are rather thin on the ground in my city, I often spend time hiking in the nearby mountains at … Read more
Homegrown garlic takes up little space and requires little effort to get a good harvest. It’s an easy crop to grow, spouting from a garlic bulb separated into cloves, which you plant individually. Certified, disease-free garlic bulbs are sold at garden centres or online. Softneck varieties Softneck is the most common garlic type in supermarkets. … Read more
Tomatillos produce green or purple fruits encased in a papery husk. Distant cousins to a tomato with a tangy, slightly acidic flavor, tomatillos are ready to harvest 75-100 days after the seedlings are settled in the garden. The fruit will completely fill the husk and easily pull off the plant. As an indeterminate plant, tomatillos … Read more
The Charming Beauty of Pink Forget-Me-Not FlowersForget-me-nots are delicate flowers that add charm to gardens with their five-petaled blooms and yellow centers. These spring-blooming beauties are most known for their light blue color. However, they also naturally occur in soft pink and white varieties. Let’s take a closer look at the appeal of pink forget-me-nots. … Read more