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Bonsai trees are miniature trees that are meticulously trained and pruned to maintain their compact size. One of the most critical aspects of caring for a bonsai tree is providing the right amount and type of sunlight. But do bonsai trees really need direct sunlight to thrive? Let’s take a closer look. Understanding Bonsai Trees’ … Read more
Solve the mystery of your African Violets brown spots and learn to revive its vibrant leaves! African violets are such gorgeous houseplants, with their velvety green leaves and stunning colorful blooms But when those leaves start turning brown, it can be worrying. Brown leaves are the plant’s way of telling you something is wrong with … Read more
Sitting down for coffee with a close friend is one of life’s simple pleasures There’s nothing quite like catching up over your favorite drinks, indulging in sweet treats, and savoring that quality time together. As you chat and laugh, you’ll likely want to document those joyful moments. The right photo can perfectly encapsulate the warmth … Read more
Sweet bay is a medium-sized tree, whose aromatic leaves are used as a culinary herb (bay leaf), earning it the distinction of herb of the year 2009 by the International Herb Association. The plant Laurus nobilis (family Lauraceae) is widely cultivated in many regions of the world where it is used primarily as a culinary … Read more
If you’re like me, you love blackberry everything – jam, cobbler, pie, glaze, you name it. But good, fresh blackberries have a short season and, if you’re buying responsibly (that is, from a reputable local farmer), they can be expensive. This expense is for good reason: while blackberries are one of the easier fruits to … Read more
Growing juicy, sweet pineapple fruits at home is a rewarding gardening endeavor. With the right care, you can produce harvestable fruits in around 18-24 months. One of the most critical aspects of caring for pineapple plants is proper watering. Learning the techniques for watering pineapples correctly will keep your plants healthy and productive. In this … Read more
Although similar in name, sweet potatoes are quite different from potatoes. Growing sweet potatoes has different requirements than growing potatoes. Sweet potatoes also belong to the morning glory family, and not the nightshade family like regular potatoes. But similar to potatoes, sweet potatoes have various shapes, sizes and colors. Sweet potatoes have significant cultural and … Read more
Pink, pink, pink… and easy care! And did I mention pink? The Pink Syngonium is just a beauty. I love those heart-shaped leaves (that shape is what gives the Syngonium their arrowhead name). They grow so fast, and are super easy to propagate. Pretty as a princess but definitely not a drama queen. Those delicate … Read more
Growing onions is so satisfying. However, you may not know what to do when onions bolt. Seeing flower stalks forming on your growing onions can be disheartening. A bulb on the top center stalk of your onion means it has begun the process of flowering and making seeds. This is called “bolting,” which is terrible … Read more
Ants are ubiquitous insects that can be found almost everywhere on Earth. With over 12000 known species ants have adapted to thrive in diverse environments by being generalist omnivores. While ants will opportunistically eat most anything they can find, many ant species have specialized relationships with plants that form a key part of their diet. … Read more