If you live in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 through 7, I encourage you to add this charming ornamental to your landscape. Aurinia saxatilis Also known as basket of gold, rock goldentuft, and yellow alyssum, Aurinia saxatilis is an enchanting perennial that will charm your garden with an explosion of color. The stunning yellow flowers will be on full display for up to six weeks in late spring and early summer....
The leaves are best enjoyed fresh, but a bumper crop freezes readily and retains flavor well. They can be dried for the spice rack as well. Aromatic, fast-growing, and flavorful, parsley is an essential herb in the kitchen garden. And it’s easily cultivated in pots or planters for convenient and readily available freshness. The tasty leaves are also highly nutritious and used to add savory flavor to a huge variety of dishes, from herbed butters to smoothies to hearty stews....
And how do you even harvest it, anyway? Stalk by stalk? Or can you pull the whole plant at once? It’s finally time. You’ve nurtured your celery plant from the time it was a seedling with impossibly thin “stalks,” and now they’re getting big and tall. The leaves are fragrant. You’re pretty sure the herbaceous vegetable – a member of the Apiaceae family, like carrots and cilantro – is ready to eat....
The best mattress topper will fix your sleep. They add cushioning and support and in some cases can even revitalise an old mattress. Not only that, but they can adapt your mattress to suit you, keeping you cool, warming you up, or making your bed as firm or as soft as you need it. Your preferences in terms of what you want from a mattress may have changed over time, and instead of buying an all-new mattress, a topper is an economical and practical way to make your bed more comfortable and tailored to what you need right now....
If you think I didn’t secretly pluck these unusual flowers to use them in my imaginary rock band when I was a kid, you’re wrong. Allium sphaerocephalon Ornamental blooming drumstick alliums are members of the same genus of plants that edible garlic, onion, shallots, chives, and leeks belong to. When you see these plants growing, you’ll know immediately why they earned the name “drumstick.” And they’re perfect for adding interest to the garden in summertime....
Popular houseplants, there are both tender and hardy varieties suited to outdoor cultivation in USDA Hardiness Zones ranging from 7 to 12. Frost-hardy types grow well in Zones 7 to 9, while tender species thrive in the hottest Zones, 10 to 12. Succulents don’t belong to one genus or flora family. They are various species from multiple genera with specific characteristics in common: fleshy stems and leaves that retain water under desert conditions....
With only 22 calories per cup, cabbage is a healthful choice, providing one gram of protein, two grams of fiber, 85% of the recommended daily intake of vitamin K, and 54% of the recommended vitamin C. Today, we often think of the cabbage as a humble vegetable. However, the ever-wise ancient Romans valued cabbage as a luxury food item, and many treasured its flavor above that of other veggies. They also held its perceived medicinal properties in high esteem, using it to treat gout and headaches....
Luckily, many gardeners are beginning to spread the word about the true value of this useful medicinal herb. Plantago spp. Why would anyone bother to grow plantain? Largely ignored by the modern gardener, and often regarded as an irksome weed, plantain is one of those overlooked and often ridiculed plants that actually has quite a lot to offer. Once we learn to appreciate it, that is. With edible nutritious leaves, medicinal value, and ecological importance, this plant is really worth a second look....
To help you figure out the process and decide which method is best for you, here’s what we will discuss: I have to warn you, peace lilies really are as easy to grow as they say. The only problem with this is that one day, your plant is as happy as a clam in its little container, but before you know it it’s pushing at the edges, ready to break out....
But what exactly should you look for in a companion plant? Beans are an excellent garden crop. They’re easy to grow, help fix nitrogen, and can be enjoyed in multiple forms – in their pods, shelled, or dried. So when you’re planning an organic garden, it makes sense to find the best companions for these legumes. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....
The trick, obviously, is figuring out what the problem is and addressing it as quickly as you can. The good news is that pothos are quick to turn around once you determine what the issue is. You always hear about how easy it is to grow and how it’s nearly impossible to fail to make these plants thrive. So it can feel like you have the blackest of thumbs if your pothos is sad and stunted....
Here’s what I’ll cover: If you grow tomatoes, you have almost certainly run afoul of the fungus that causes the disease known as early blight. This ubiquitous tomato disease does not usually kill the plants, but it can greatly reduce your yield. And even if you grow resistant cultivars, your plants still may not be completely safe. You will have to manage them carefully to keep early blight at bay....
I’m talking about the culinary star of the orchid world – vanilla. Orchidaceae Orchids make gorgeous houseplants and with the right care, they’re easy to grow. Learn about the different types of orchids and the basics of how to care for these stunning plants in this comprehensive guide. Orchids may seem mysterious and rare, like the precious jewels of the plant world. But you probably encounter them – at least in their seed form – on a regular basis....
It used to be that you had to forage for them if you wanted to dive in, but these days, more and more people are growing them at home in the garden. Allium tricoccum Have you ever looked at the earth underneath a huge oak tree and thought to yourself, “it’s too bad I can’t plant a crop there”? Okay, maybe not everyone sees their property in terms of where they can fit in more edibles, as I do....
Members of the mint family, Lamiaceae, plants in the Coleus genus are related to kitchen garden herbs including basil, sage, and marjoram, and they show off their colorful foliage from spring to first frost. Coleus spp. Every summer, my deck is adorned with the vibrant multicolored foliage of coleus. From vivid pinks to moody dark maroons, in an almost endless variety of patterns, these tropical plants make a strong statement in beds, borders, and containers....
They’re beautiful animals. Stumbling upon and startling a doe in the wild is an exhilarating moment; she takes off like lightning and bounds effortlessly through undergrowth and treelines alike. I’ve even seen a doe clear a two-lane road in a single bound. I’m torn on this one. On the one hand, I understand the indiscriminate hunger of deer and the damage they can do to a landscape, or your carefully tended garden....
Don’t compromise your love for plants if you don’t have a budget for them. There are quite a lot of ways to have them without breaking the bank. Let’s have a look at the Tricks to Get Free Indoor Plants. Check out indoor plants that grow from seeds here How to Get Free Indoor Plants 1. Ask Your Neighbors If your neighbors are moving out, you can ask them to give old or extra plants to you....
You need to get your timing right from the start for a successful harvest. Plants need long, hot days for the bulbs to swell to useful eating size. Plant them too late, and all you’ll have at harvest time is foliage with little to no bulb. So many of our favorite dishes start with onions (Allium cepa), finely chopped, and sweating out their umami flavor in hot butter or oil....
Lesson 1: They’re Alive! You may have realized that plants are living things. Yup, just like people and animals and bugs, they start out as babies and grow into adults. They reproduce. They can suffer from diseases. They grow old and die. Growing your own plants can be one of the most rewarding experiences if you have a green thumb… or even a black thumb. This guide will get you started with giving your plants the best start, to allow them to blossom to their full potential....
Also called pak choi or horse’s ear, and regarded as a variety of Chinese cabbage as well, this veggie grows vibrant, rounded leaves borne on white or light green stems. In Cantonese, the words “pak choi” translate to “white vegetable.” Bok choy is a member of one of my favorite vegetable families, the brassica family. It calls three of the most popular vegetables its own: broccoli, brussels sprouts, and cauliflower. Oh, and don’t forget cabbage!...
