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Statice is a beautiful, long-lasting flower that is perfect for cut flower arrangements and dried floral crafts. Though often grown as an annual, statice is actually a short-lived perennial in warmer climates. With its colorful blooms and unique, paper-like texture, statice adds interest and visual appeal to any garden. Growing statice from seed is quite … Read more

Do you toss out your orchid plants after they stop blooming indoors? Don’t throw those tired orchids out! In this post, you’ll learn how to grow orchids on trees in an easy way. Orchids in pots seem to be in every garden center during the spring months and they add a pop of tropical color … Read more

We have had really strange weather lately, hot then cold then humid then wet then dry! Enough to make a tomato plant cry. Some of my customers have contacted about some leaf rolling, spots etc. Even I am starting to see what I think is called Septoria Leaf Spot. this is a guide that you … Read more

If you have hydrangeas in containers bringing them in for the winter is something to consider. A lot depends on the container you have, your growing zone, and the kind of hydrangea you want to protect. Overwintering hydrangeas in pots can seem daunting, but with the right care and preparation, your hydrangeas will thrive through … Read more

Irises are beautiful flowering plants that come in a wide variety of colors and sizes. Getting to know the different parts of an iris plant can help you better understand how these gorgeous blooms grow and thrive. In this article, we’ll explore the anatomy of an iris both the flower and the rest of the … Read more

Growing potatoes in barrels is an ingenious way to cultivate a healthy crop of spuds even if you don’t have a large garden. The contained environment of a barrel allows you to easily control moisture, soil quality, sunlight exposure and other factors critical for potato growth. In this simple guide, I’ll walk you through the … Read more

String of Pearls were one of the very first plants I got when starting my plant parenthood journey / addiction. Whats not to love about those cute round green peas? They make you happy just looking at them. Like something out of Dr Suess. However String of Pearls was also one of the first and … Read more

Rhubarb is a hardy perennial vegetable that is easy to grow in home gardens. However, transplanting established rhubarb plants occasionally is an important task for the best harvests. But when is the ideal time to transplant rhubarb? Transplanting rhubarb helps rejuvenate old plants, divide overcrowded clumps, and give plants more space This comprehensive guide will … Read more

Spider mites are extremely small arachnids closely related to spiders and ticks that cluster on the undersides of leaves and cause damage by sucking on the tissues. Different types of spider mites attack various plants both indoors and out. There are several ways you can learn how to get rid of spider mites. By treating … Read more