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Read on to learn about how to harvest and preserve hazelnuts, with some bonus recipe ideas. I just love hazelnuts. The buttery crunch of the toasted nuts is so delicious that I decided I better start growing and harvesting my own. Lucky for me, growing them is easy. You can learn all about it in our guide to growing hazelnuts. And harvesting is even easier! Whether you grow your own shrubs or trees, or find them in the wild, it is absolutely worth knowing how to harvest them yourself....

Luckily, there are some steps you can take if you notice them in your landscape. Lymantria dispar I had to memorize a lengthy list of invasive pests’ Latin names in my pest identification class, and to help me remember, I imagined the trees groaning out a silent mantra of despair when they realized a generation of the defoliating caterpillars of Lymantria dispar were emerging. The name has stuck in my head ever since....

Some hybrid varieties have been bred to withstand higher or lower temperatures, and some produce spectacular blossoms unlike any other in form or color. Camellia spp. In the fall and winter landscapes, it can be a challenge to keep the yard or garden interesting and color plentiful. Winter can be bleak and lifeless – unless, of course, your garden is graced with a camellia. When most plants are dormant or have died off, camellias become a prolifically blooming feature, showing off both blossoms and evergreen foliage....

For centuries, plants are known to better air quality, alleviate moods, and reduce stress! In this article, you will learn about the Best Plants To Grow For Relaxing Bath or shower! Here are the best plants for stressed-out people Significance of Plants Plants such as chamomile, mint, or lavender are loved by many for various reasons, especially in baths and fountains. It was also popular in the 1700s and 1800s to put Roses in every water body, so the smell wafts through the town and exudes a pleasant atmosphere....

Plus, the taller ones make sweet cut flowers, and this is an excellent bulb to force indoors for winter blooms as well! Grape hyacinth, Muscari spp., is delightful in the early spring garden and flowers are beloved for their bright splashes of color and sweet, light fragrance. A visual delight in their traditional shades of rich royal blue and violet, different species also offer pretty hues of pale blue, pink, teal, white, yellow, and bicolors....

Should you use it in your garden? Let’s find out. Bone meal is an organic fertilizer derived from – you guessed it – bones. Meat bone waste from slaughterhouses undergoes a steaming process before being pulverized into granules or powder for use as a soil amendment. Rich in phosphorus (P), it also contains calcium and a trace of nitrogen. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....

The popular jade plant is one Crassula species. It and the less well-known crassulas available to the home gardener each have their own configuration of fleshy, water-retentive leaves and maybe a unique color or rosette shape. Crassula spp. Crassula is a quirky-looking group of succulents that have inspired some offbeat common names. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....

We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Always searching for a natural treatment to help alleviate pesky migraines? The answer may be found in feverfew, a plant with a famous history of soothing stubborn headaches. An ancient medicinal, this perennial herb has made a resurgence in modern herb gardens for its useful therapeutic properties, particularly as a migraine remedy, as well as for its attractive daisy-like flowers that conveniently repel pests....

There are a lot of different Euonymus species out there, and you’re a busy gardener. You don’t have time to research and analyze the top contenders… but luckily, I do. ‘Tis my job, and all. Life feels like a nonstop grind of weighing different options, doesn’t it? “Creamy or crunchy?” “Denim or khaki?” “Do I tell them how I feel or wonder ‘What if…’ forever?” The strain of constantly choosing things adds up, and the last thing you want to deal with at the end of a tough workweek is a difficult gardening choice....

For small spaces, choose determinate varieties that are bred for compact, but prolific, growth. (Here’s a guide for details on determinate and indeterminate varieties.) Cherry tomatoes are vigorous plants that are easily cultivated in containers or out in the garden. Fast growing, they quickly produce large clusters of delicious fruits all summer – with mild, sweet, or tangy flavors, depending on the variety. The earliest of tomatoes to ripen, the small one to two-inch fruits come in a range of delightful colors including black (in truth, a super-deep purple), green, mahogany, orange, pink, red, white, and yellow....

Wondering what sets the edible pod peas apart from other varieties you may want to grow in the spring or early autumn garden? Edible pod peas provide instant gratification from your veggie garden. You can just pick, pop them in your mouth, and enjoy. No shelling! No forks! No dishes! Of course, you can also bring the harvest indoors to store in the fridge and eat later as crudite, or toss in salads....

While the garden’s asleep, the single or double blooms add dramatic color to the home in rich shades of maroon, orange, pink, salmon, scarlet, white, and yellow, as well as bicolors and some with contrasting picotee edges. With magnificent blooms in vibrant colors, amaryllis (Hippeastrum spp.) is the darling among forced winter bulbs. These frost-tender tropical plants are hardy in USDA Zones 9 to 11, but they respond well to forcing indoors, producing one to three thick stems with up to six trumpet-shaped flowers per stem....

Let’s dive in! Tulipa gesneriana var. dracontia The parrot tulip, Tulipa gesneriana var. dracontia, is an intriguing cultivated variety with twisted, curled, and ruffled petals streaked by vivid combinations of colors. We’re all familiar with tulips and their cheerful, colorful blooms that herald the arrival of spring, and the promise of warmth and sunshine. In this article, we highlight the unique qualities of the parrot tulip, and offer tips for growing this spectacular flower successfully....

Staking is most often needed for plants forced indoors in small pots, but those grown in larger containers and outdoor beds can also flop or lean, and may benefit from support as well. Amaryllis (Hippeastrum spp.) are beloved for their large, extravagant flowers and easy-care culture. But in full bloom, plants can lean or become top-heavy and may require staking to stay upright – particularly those cultivars with full, double blooms!...

So, if there’s anything we can do to give them a helping hand, we definitely should! Flowers are beautiful, bringing a splash of color to our gardens and veggie patches. But there’s so much more to them than just beauty alone. Flowers play a key role in our ecosystem, they can be edible, and they are perfect for attracting beneficial insects and other small helpful animals. This is especially true in the case of pollinators....

Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis – also known as bok choy, pak choi, or Chinese cabbage – is a green-leafed and white-stalked member of the Brassicaceae family that’s well-known for its earthy and peppery taste. Question: what do potstickers, spring rolls, and stir-fries all have in common? Answer: they all taste even better with the addition of bok choy. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....

Ready to witness this amazing event? Should you protect your trees? Keep reading to find out! Magicicada spp. The loud song of a cicada buzzing in the heat is one sound that takes me right back to childhood summers spent in Ontario. Somehow, hearing their shrill solos made the sun seem even hotter than it was. But we aren’t talking about those annual summertime vocalists in this article. We’re talking about the miracle of periodical cicadas, when every 13 or 17 years, thousands of these noisy bugs emerge in the late spring, and sing all at once....

Starting with clean seed is essential. If you can’t buy heat-treated turnip seeds, you can treat them with hot water yourself before planting. Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris Black rot caused by the bacterium Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris (Xcc) is a highly destructive disease of crucifers, including turnips. In fact, the disease was first identified on turnips in 1893 and remains a severe problem today. The pathogen spreads easily between plants and can survive on infested plant material in the soil for years if buried deeply....

If you want to have an uninterrupted supply of fresh greens in your home, then here are the best Container Vegetables that Magically Regrow Themselves you can grow. Have a look at kitchen scraps that can become future houseplants here Container Vegetables that Magically Regrow Themselves 1. Garlic Greens Botanical Name: Allium sativum Garlic greens offer more amazing and mild flavor than garlic. They can be grown in containers and you can start to harvest when they are 8-15 inches tall....

While many varieties in this group add fantastic vertical interest with masses of fragrant blossoms on tall, woody vines, others produce multiple shorter stems that joyfully climb, scramble, and spill throughout the garden. Spring-flowering clematis, the Group 1 plants, make a striking addition to the early-season garden, adding colorful blooms on dramatic vines that cascade, climb, and scramble. This group includes several species and hybrids, with some that bloom as early as December and continue until mid- to late spring, depending on your region....