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Hey there, fellow garden enthusiasts! I’ve been growing daylilies for years, and let me tell ya – these beauties are like the superstars of any garden. But even superstars need backup dancers, right? That’s where companion plants come in! Today, I’m gonna share my favorite plants that grow amazingly well with daylilies and make your … Read more
The blue hawaiian elephant ear plant, scientifically known as Colocasia esculenta ‘Blue Hawaii’, is a truly stunning tropical plant. With its large, distinctive leaves in shades of blue, green and purple, it makes a dramatic statement in any garden. Overview The blue hawaiian elephant ear is a cultivar of the common elephant ear plant, which … Read more
Carrots are fantastic sources of vitamins A, B, and C, and antioxidants. Their flavor pairs well with both sweet and savory applications, making them a truly multipurpose veggie to grow. Many people use green carrot tops to make carrot pesto, too! Once used to color butter, the dye obtained from carrots, called carotene, is quite … Read more
Garden strawberries are excellent for both covering the ground and for growing fruit. If you’re planning out a forest garden, or are just looking for a plant to use as ground cover, strawberries are a great option. The following is an excerpt from The Home-Scale Forest Garden by Dani Baker. It has been adapted for … Read more
Showy Evening Primrose is a true gem of North American wildflowers. These resilient blossoms are as tough as they are beautiful, flourishing, and expanding with minimal human intervention. But how can you cultivate this botanical wonder in your own garden? Its simpler than you might think. In this blog post, well walk you through the … Read more
Snow roses have become a beautiful sight in the winter garden, but in this cold season, we can’t ignore another equally beautiful flower – ice roses. With its unique shape and snow-like beauty, ice roses bring a warm and mysterious color to winter. Ice Rose is a work of art made from real flowers. The … Read more
Taller, larger and flowers more above the leaves than the species; stem base is wine-colored; 8″-12″; whz 3-8. Nodding, bell-shaped, extremely fragrant flowers on 6” – 8” stems decorate the dark green, bold, lance-shaped foliage of this lovely, deciduous ground cover. Spreading by underground rhizomes forming a carpet in shady, evenly moist areas, this native … Read more
If you’ve fed your Venus flytrap a tasty meal, only to have the trap turn black and die over the following days, don’t panic! Traps can turn black for many different reasons, and most are not fatal to the plant. I’ve listed 5 of the most common causes below. Don’t feed your plant bits of … Read more
It’s not uncommon to spot tiny brown bugs in the house, especially around food, windows, or moisture-prone areas. These pests might seem harmless at first glance, but their presence can quickly become a nuisance (or even a health concern, depending on the species). Before reaching for a spray or setting traps, it’s important to identify … Read more
Hanging tomato plants are a fun and convenient way to grow delicious tomatoes without taking up valuable garden space. As summer approaches, you may be wondering where you can find hanging tomato plants for sale to add to your patio, balcony or yard This complete guide covers everything you need to know about selecting, planting, … Read more