Praying mantises are fascinating insects known for their predatory prowess and unique appearance. It might seem like a good idea to introduce them to your garden to control pests naturally. However, there are several reasons why buying praying mantis eggs for your garden might not be the best decision. Before you make this purchase, it’s...
As summer reaches its peak, many gardeners think the planting season is over. However, July is the perfect time to plant certain vegetables that will thrive in the cooler fall weather and provide a bountiful harvest before the first frost. With a little planning, you can extend your growing season and enjoy fresh produce well...
It’s not every day you see a plant that encompasses all the colors of the rainbow, but these rainbow succulents get pretty close. Colorful, bold, and at times downright odd, succulents are the ideal houseplants for those who are looking to choose something easy to care for, and lovely to look at. For those who...
Growing your own fruits and vegetables is a rewarding and delicious experience. When growing things like watermelon, pumpkins, squash, and the humble cantaloupe, there is a pretty long ripening time. For cantaloupes, you’re looking at upwards of 3 months before your melon is ready to be picked. It would be beyond tragic to spend 9...
Tomatoes are one of my favorite vegetables to grow. I love how they grow and how their leaves smell, and I love to cook with tomatoes too. Most summers, I grow a couple of dozen tomato plants and it’s still not enough. Of all the crops I grow each year, my household goes through tomatoes...
Peppers have been the most challenging vegetable for me to grow, so believe me, I’m no stranger to yellow leaves on peppers. It’s happened to me multiple times for multiple reasons. I’ve been through it. So when fellow gardeners email me asking why their pepper plants have yellowing, dying leaves, it’s pretty easy for me...
Before you grab the garden shears and start trimming away, there’s a few things wildlife experts want you to know about these tiny nests. Every avid gardener probably wants to turn their yard into an ecological oasis, but you have to be careful when you go to clear out any brush or trim any branches!...
How much do you really love pasta? Enough to have a plant that resembles your favorite noodle? Meet Tillandsia Streptophylla. It’s an air plant that has been called the “pasta plant,” and “Shirley Temple” due to the many curls its leaves create. These are very interestingly shaped little plants – when you water them more they grow...
Do you know about air plants? Air plants are interesting. They get their nutrients from the air around them and they are super low maintenance. So, if you’re busy during the day or forgetful, like me, you don’t have to worry about remembering to water them. And these rainbow air plants are next level beautiful!...
Bee populations are suffering, there’s no doubt about that. Bee colonies are collapsing for a number of reasons, and experts believe that one of those reasons is a lack of flowers, and more importantly, a lack of biodiverse flowers for the bees to choose from. Bees make honey by sipping the nectar of flowers and...
Imagine this: you wake up in the morning, pour yourself a cup of your favorite morning beverage (coffee for me, no cream or sugar please), and step outside onto your porch to look over your lawn as the morning dew slowly evaporates in the sunshine. Except it isn’t a lawn covered in grass, but rather...
If you’re looking to add some perennial beauty to your Colorado garden, native flowers are the way to go! These resilient plants are perfectly adapted to the local climate and soil conditions, making them easier to grow and maintain. Plus, they play a crucial role in supporting local wildlife, from pollinators to birds to larger...
