I’ll take you through every step in the process of growing this wonderfully ornamental and tasty plant. Anethum graveolens The smell of dill takes me straight to my happy place: Mediterranean-style meals, warm spring days, and soft feathery plants. Life doesn’t get much better than that does it? Luckily, those of us who love this aromatic herb don’t have to rely on the market for a fresh supply, as we can easily grow our own....

It seems like Christmas decorations go on sale earlier and earlier each year. In my old-fashioned opinion, it’s pretty disheartening to find holiday wreaths and Saint Nick inflatables sold alongside Halloween costumes. Along with mistletoe and Christmas trees, poinsettias are beloved holiday plants. Although typically grown indoors, they can also be cultivated outdoors given the proper care, adding foliar interest to your property. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....

Here is what we’ll cover in this article: While their flavor may be sour, the nutritional value of cranberries is quite sweet! Fresh berries, dried berries, sauces, and juice all have potential health benefits to offer. And they’re delicious in a plethora of dishes and preparations. In fact, you can even grow your own if you have the right climate and type of soil for it. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....

Prayer plant offers fantastic colors with patterns on its foliage that can add an instant appeal to the decor. Have a look at some awesome Pictures of Maranta Houseplant from Instagram and get inspired! Check out our article on the best types of prayer plant here Awesome Pictures of Maranta Houseplant from Instagram 1. Lemon Lime Maranta A post shared by sami 💚 (@plentiplanties) 2. Silver Feather Maranta A post shared by Evan Bean (@practical....

But while there is a wealth of different ways to use snapdragons, there seems to be a lack of information out there on just how long they live. They’re a classic in cottage gardens and stunning in bouquets. You can grow them from seed or buy them for a song in giant packs at home supply stores. You can even eat them or play with the flowers like you did when you were a kid....

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Crossvine is native to forested areas of east Texas, as well as parts of the southeastern, eastern, and midwestern United States. Bignonia capreolata Years after the fact, I remain flummoxed as to why my neighbor Daniel – an otherwise normal, rational person – ripped down and pulled out a spectacular, 20-foot-tall labyrinth of colorful crossvine that was growing on a trellis he had built up against his house. Crossvine is a fast-growing climbing vine that can reach 50 feet tall....

But marjoram deserves its own spot in your kitchen garden for when you need something a little more elegant with a milder flavor. Origanum majorana If oregano is the star of the kitchen show, marjoram is the smart-but-quiet sidekick waiting off in the wings. Often confused with its more popular cousin, marjoram is a stand out herb in its own right. With a sweet, woodsy flavor, it reminds me of a mild, sweet sage with a camphor aftertaste....

Humans have been using chrysanthemums as a powerful insecticide for centuries and it’s the most popular home insecticide today. Chrysanthemums are more than just a pretty face. We love these plants for their colorful pom poms that last all summer long, but underneath that cheery facade lies a killer. Of insects, that is. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....

One of my favorite things to do during the winter is to put food out for the birds. Not only does this activity nourish the birds during the hardest time of the year, but I find it immensely entertaining to watch who comes in for dinner. For several years, I served as one of Cornell Ornithology Lab’s “backyard scientists” by counting and identifying the many birds that hung out at my feeding station....

Read on for 11 white aster varieties that are sure to add interest to beds, borders, large containers, meadows, rockeries, and woodlands. The aster is a flowering plant in the large Asteraceae family that includes the chrysanthemum, dahlia, and daisy. Its flower heads consist of radiating rays around a dense central disk of tiny florets. You may be familiar with the blue, pink, and purple shades commonly found in late summer to fall gardens....

Continue reading to learn about how to grow winter cabbage in your garden. If you want to pull fresh vegetables from your winter garden, consider planting late-season cabbage. Most varieties of this Brassica can survive a light frost, but some cultivars tolerate temperatures as low as 20ºF. Some varieties of green and red types are particularly cold hardy. However, napa cabbage cultivars tend to be less tolerant of below-freezing temperatures....

This herbaceous perennial has an amazing variety of uses, from improving soil health, to attracting pollinators, and even fertilizing other plants. It is also a long utilized herbal support for wound healing and treating other ailments. Symphytum spp. I am always looking for ways to gain the maximum benefit from the plants I grow. When I think about what species to welcome into my precious garden space, one question I like to ask myself is, “Does this plant serve more than one function?...

I once moved a rose that was in full bloom in the middle of summer, and it kept right on flowering like nothing had happened. On the off chance that the plant is impacted, it will likely only be for the short-term. Every time you walk down the sidewalk, that formerly petite rose you planted seems to reach out and grab you. Pruning can only go so far: It’s officially time to move that overgrown plant....

Spider plants can turn brown or yellow. Or they might start to fade and turn pale, or lose color. Variegated types might lose their distinct contrast. Spider plants are special, in part, because they’re so easy to care for. Plus, those strappy, often variegated leaves are pretty distinct. No one is going to mistake your spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum) for a Monstera. And those spiderettes?! SO cute. As with many tough houseplants, when things go wrong, your plant tells you right away with changes in the leaves....

Most species in the order are rosette-forming with lily-type flowers, and the seed coats of these plants are typically black. Aloe and agave may share some obvious similarities. But they’re two very different plants. They come from two different plant families, but they both belong to the same order, Asparagales, which comprises families with similar traits. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....

But even those with little admiration for Mother Nature would find yews quite fascinating. Taxus spp. The thing about plant geeks is that they can find the most seemingly insignificant bit of greenery to be cool. The flora that fascinates us would make a layman’s eyes glaze over, while also putting them in a near-fugue state. Exhibit A: me nerding out over a fern’s life cycle at last year’s Super Bowl party....

Beyond the tasty berries, which are delicious cooked into jam or pie filling, or made into wine, the flowers are also edible and smell delightful, which makes this an attractive plant to have around in the garden or on the patio. The only thing more marvelous than enjoying a homegrown harvest of berries picked at their peak ripeness is when those berries are of a variety that’s difficult to find in the store....

On top of all that, working with soil and plants is an excellent stress buster. It’s one of the easiest activities to practice mindfulness, and working with the earth is a natural antidote to anxiety and worry. So, you’ve decided to plant a vegetable garden. Congratulations! You’ve made an excellent choice with far-reaching benefits. Not only will you have a source of inexpensive, fresh vegetables, you’ll also be in complete control of how your crops are grown – so they can be as organic and natural as you like....

Some gardeners are tight on space, and may want to select a cultivar known for its smaller stature. So you’ve made the brilliant decision to grow your own artichokes, a unique and rewarding type of backyard vegetable. But long before you pick your homegrown crop, you’ll want to pick the right artichoke cultivar. And you have many options when it comes to choosing a variety. You will want to choose one that has a low chill requirement if you have mild winters....