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Container planting is a staple for gardeners and growers alike. When the weather gets nicer and spring is in full swing, youd want to fill up your porch or patio with full compact plants. These varieties are also perfect for people who are short on space like small yards and balconies. Luckily for gardeners, you … Read more
Turn your pond into a picturesque Monet-inspired masterpiece with this popular aquatic plant. Its elegant bowl-shaped blooms appear in summer, while its distinctive circular lily pads spread across the waters surface, providing valuable shelter for aquatic wildlife. Adding water lilies to a natural pond can transform it into a serene, lush paradise. Their brightly colored … Read more
The weather can be erratic as it transitions from autumn to winter and again from winter to spring. It is common to have below-freezing temperatures in late September or early October, followed by a stretch of a week or more of warmer temperatures. When this temperature dip happens, protecting plants can be beneficial, allowing to … Read more
Discover how to landscape with lavender and add months of color and scent to your garden design When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Whatever your garden style theres always room for some landscaping with lavender. Its equally at home planted in loose drifts … Read more
At the range map link above, zoom in for county-level data Photo: Henry Domke www.henrydomke.com. Scroll down to see this species used in landscaping. Bergamot is a fragrant herb in the mint family that produces a distinct citrusy aroma in its leaves and flowers. Both the bergamot orange (Citrus bergamia) and the bergamot herb (Monarda … Read more
As a horticulture student I mainly studied crops and cultivation techniques. It fascinates me how many diverse plants can grow from small, nearly identical seeds. Favourite fruit: blueberries, grapes, raspberries, pears Favourite vegetables: mushrooms, peppers, kohlrabi, onions, garlic After an abundant harvest, it is important to store your cauliflower properly. We show you how to … Read more
Most vegetables are fast-growing annuals with one goal: to produce a robust crop of seeds. It happens in stages. Leaf by new leaf, juvenile plants gain energy for growth through photosynthesis until there are enough leaves to support reproduction. As the plants mature, the canopy of leaves shades flowers and fruits from intense sun, helps … Read more
As you might know by now, I mostly grow vegetables. A lot of them! But I also adore flowers. My seedbox is like a large palette with plenty of colorful options I can use to decorate my kitchen garden. I just love watching the flowers bloom. Garden cosmos (like in the picture above) might be … Read more
This post is part 3 of my series on crop rotation. Today we are going to talk about my 4 Year Crop Rotation Plan. I hope you have caught the first two posts in this 3 part series on crop rotation. If not you can read them here: 1. Vegetable Crop Families 2. The Importance … Read more
Looking for the perfect plant to grow? Medicinal herb, pollinator flower, companion plant, and fresh vegetable – Borage Does It All! We’ll walk you through how to grow and harvest borage so you can start using this amazing herb. Borage is a vigorous self-sowing annual flower with a multitude of benefits. The blue flowers are … Read more