Craving garden fresh tomatoes, but don’t have the space for a garden? Consider growing your tomatoes in containers! You may have heard that getting a good crop off your container grown tomatoes can be difficult. Sometimes the plants won’t produce many tomatoes, and the ones … [Read more...]
How to Grow the Happiest Sage Plant Ever + 3 Amazing Health Benefits
by Jodie Perry Have you ever seen a sage plant that just LOVES the spot where it grows? I’m talking about sage that grows wildly in all directions. Sage that sprouts huge, succulent leaves. Sage bursting with purple blossoms that look like it’s putting on a fireworks … [Read more...]
How to Grow Pomegranate in Containers
Eating a truly healthy diet can sometimes be a drag. It’s often expensive and requires being able to make it to the grocery store pretty often because most healthy foods don’t have preservatives added to them that keep them shelf-stable for long periods of time. But, how would … [Read more...]
Don’t miss the Herbs and Essential Oils Super Bundle!
Just imagine enjoying radiant good health… waking up with high energy every single day… feeling your body grow stronger… being able to offer your family alternative ways to heal when they get everyday ailments, and supporting better wellness overall so you get sick less … [Read more...]
Grow a Cancer-Destroying Super Food at Home: Container Gardens of Turmeric
Cancer is a serious disease and most of the available treatments are very harsh on the body. The best course of action is always one of prevention. We know that one of main prevention factors under our control is our diet. Stacking your diet with superfoods is a sound … [Read more...]
Using Chicken Feeders as Planters for Container Gardening
Discarded chicken feeders and waterers can be repurposed as rustic garden planters. Wooden trough feeders will work well for a season or two but then are likely to rot. Galvanized feeders and waterers will last longer and give a great look to a patio table, porch or … [Read more...]
Organic Seeds, Explained
So you're thumbing through your seed catalogs, or you're visiting your local nursery or garden center and you start to notice that some of the seed packets say "organic" and some of them do not. Wh Have you noticed that from time to time in the world of gardening, … [Read more...]
The Edible Flower Guide: Cooking With Flowers from the Garden
Edible flowers can add visual interest, fragrance and flavor to your salads, cold drinks and meals. This guide describes easy and appealing flowers to grow and use. Make sure you have identified flowers correctly. Latin names are included since common names vary in different … [Read more...]
How to Grow Hoya (Wax Plant)
Wax plant is a beloved trailing plant belonging to the Hoya plant family. It's a classic beauty with fragrant clusters of star-shaped blooms. Wax plant gets its name from its thick, shiny leaves. Perfect for a hanging container, wax plant vines and drapes gracefully. It's a … [Read more...]
DIY: Recycle Light Bulbs for Vases, Flower Planters and Terrariums
With industrial decorating themes trending right now, why not consider an industrial look for your gardening? Some creative Thomas Edison sort of genius decided to use a light bulb as a planter. This idea has inspired a very cool and modern looking gardening method. Not only is a … [Read more...]
Yard Sale Savvy: Using Salvaged Materials for Garden Planters
You can buy lovely--and expensive--planters from any garden store. You can also scavenge, recycle and adapt containers, thus saving money, reducing waste and giving your imagination free rein. Well, almost free rein. There are a few basic requirements for a container that will … [Read more...]
The Complete Guide to Growing Succulents as Houseplants
Succulents are a cool and trendy plant species. Their texture gives them a fun and unique character. Available in a wide variety of intriguing shapes, sizes and colors, they make for interesting houseplants. A single succulent plant looks great in a container, and a clustered … [Read more...]
The Complete Guide to Making Fresh Garden Pesto
Growing Pesto Ingredients Classic pesto is made with basil, garlic, olive oil, cheese and nuts. Nuts and olives require a lot of time and the right climate to grow, but the other two ingredients are easy for home gardeners. Basil is a warmth-loving, frost-sensitive annual … [Read more...]
How to Grow Air Plants
Air plants (Tillandsia) are a fascinating contemporary gardening trend. These perennial evergreen plants are one of the easiest to grow species of plants out there. Unlike most plants, air plants don't require soil, so they can grow almost anywhere. Air plant leaves are the … [Read more...]
How to Grow Ginger in a Container
There are a few spices that grow well in containers right at home, and ginger happens to be one of them. Popular in tasty Asian dishes and in many favorite baked treats, ginger adds zingy flavor to culinary delights of all sorts. And, ginger is super easy to grow in a container. … [Read more...]
Easy Raised Bed Garden Idea: Plant a Vintage Bathtub
For a creative twist on raised bed or container garden, give old vintage bathtubs a try! Vintage tubs add instant charm and character to outdoor garden areas. With many different shapes and sizes to choose from at local thrift stores, flea markets, and antique boutiques, vintage … [Read more...]
How to Grow Turmeric (Pink-Blooming Ginger)
If you are looking to add some homegrown zing to your garden recipes this year, try growing your own turmeric. It's related to ginger, and its roots have a warm, peppery flavor. Turmeric is the primary flavoring ingredient in curry powder, and it gives color and flavor to your … [Read more...]
How to Grow Lemon Verbena
When you hear "lemon verbena," are you immediately whisked away to a tranquil spa-like setting where aromatic fragrances are swirling through the air? Do you find yourself unwittingly suspended in a state of deep relaxation? If so, you have already experienced the … [Read more...]
How to Care for Poinsettia Plants
The festive poinsettia plant (Euphorbia Pulcherrima) takes center stage during the chilliest time of the year, but it loves a warm, tropical climate for growth. With its preference for warmer weather, it will grow outdoors year round in the U.S. Department of Agriculture plant … [Read more...]
Hugelkultur Raised Bed Gardening 101
Hugelkultur (pronounced HEW-gul-culture), is roughly translated from the German phrase “hill culture” and refers to a raised gardening style that takes place over mounds or---you guessed it---hills. This lasagna-style garden bed consists of layers of mulch material with one … [Read more...]
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