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I’m always eager to get into the garden once signs of spring start to emerge – but there are a number of reasons to start certain seeds indoors beforehand. You may want to grow crops that need to be started indoors before they can safely be planted out in your garden in your growing zone. … Read more
A money tree (pachira aquatica) is a popular houseplant for many reasons. It is easy to care for, grows quickly, and is believed to bring good luck and prosperity to the home. In this guide, well chat through all the important aspects of money tree care, from watering and fertilising to propagating and repotting. Heres … Read more
For zucchini and squash, companion planting—placing certain vegetables, fruits, and herbs next to each other in your raised garden bed or soil plot to enhance their growth—is just as beneficial as it is for other food crops. In companion planting, different plants help one another in different ways, either by offering protection from pests, amplifying … Read more
Walking around your property, you may spy little eggs on leaves and in your garden area. There’s a high likelihood you’re looking at insect eggs just waiting to hatch. Understanding some basic insect egg identification can help you know what types of eggs they are and when you should be concerned about their presence. At … Read more
Wildflowers are becoming increasingly popular in gardens, with the predicting that wildflower borders will be one of the key gardening trends of 2024. However, whilst British wildflowers are beautiful and have numerous benefits for biodiversity, experts warn that pets could be at serious risk of illness or worse. Talking to Country Living, Sean McCormack, Head … Read more
With their intense color, strength, and ability to keep flowering until the first frosts, dahlias are easy to grow and bring life to your garden. Dahlias like well-balanced and composted soil, and full sun. With 42 different species and thousands of cultivars, dahlias offer plenty of variety. Variations in color, flower form, size, and foliage … 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
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
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