QUESTION: Which red flowers attract hummingbirds? I am looking to get more red in my flower garden this year, but I also want my garden to be hummingbird friendly so I want to make sure to avoid anything they don't like or is bad for them. - Anne R JENNIFER POINDEXTER AT … [Read more...]
What is a sprig of thyme?
QUESTION: What is a sprig of thyme, exactly? I've seen it mentioned several times now, but I don't understand it. Is it a specific amount? - Jen L JENNIFER POINDEXTER AT GARDENING CHANNEL REPLIES: A sprig of thyme can be measured in multiple ways. The first way is to measure … [Read more...]
Fig Trees: How to Grow and Care for them for Maximum Results
By Jennifer Poindexter Figs are a delicious fruit that are high in fiber and filled with flavor. You may use figs for everything from making preserves to cookies. If you’re interested in producing your own figs, you’re in luck. Figs are grown on trees, and they’re … [Read more...]
15 Beneficial Plants for Bees and Other Pollinators
By Jennifer Poindexter If you’re a gardener, have you considered adding beekeeping to your list of hobbies? Even if you aren’t sold on the idea of raising bees, it could be beneficial to find ways to invite them into your growing space. Bees are wonderful pollinators and … [Read more...]
How to Grow Your Own Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)
By Jennifer Poindexter If you’ve strolled through the vitamin aisle at your local pharmacy lately, you may have noticed that ashwagandha is a popular ingredient. This herb is thought to promote stress-relief and help with anxiety along with many other … [Read more...]