Swedish Ivy is one of my favorite houseplants to grow. It’s pretty tough and resilient and the foliage is just lovely, with its light green leaves with yellow to white edges. Propagating a new Swedish Ivy plant is pretty easy and a great activity if you just can’t get enough of this amazing plant. In...

The Zebra Plant (Aphelandra squarrosa) is a tropical evergreen shrub that is native to Brazil. It has large, glossy green leaves with bright yellow veins and a zebra-like white stripe in the middle. Its stems are upright and it produces yellow and white flowers in clusters that look like candles. The Zebra Plant is a...

Marigolds are a type of flowering plant in the genus Tagetes and are extremely easy to grow and make an excellent companion plant for eggplants and lemon balm. One of the first flowers I ever grew from seed was a marigold! They are native to subtropical America and are popular garden plants, with many cultivars...

Pothos is one of the most popular indoor plants, because of its ease of care, many different varieties, and attractive foliage. It can also be grown outdoors in some climates. Growing pothos outdoors can be tricky, however, and many people have questions about the best way to do it. If you’re interested in growing pothos...

It is so nice to grow impatiens – they’re incredibly beautiful and they come in a wide variety of colors that brighten any garden. However, it can be quite troubling when the leaves of your impatiens start to turn yellow and the plants don’t seem to be thriving. If this happens, it’s important to take...

Indoor gardening is one of my favorite activities, and one of my favorite plants to grow is the Christmas Cactus. I love growing this type of cactus because of its colorful and cheerful flowers. It also requires minimal care and can last for many years with the right conditions. Unfortunately, one of the things that...

There’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of biting into a freshly picked tomato from your own garden. Growing tomatoes can be rewarding and easy, but sometimes you may need to pollinate tomatoes yourself in order to get the most out of your crop. Hand pollination ensures that the tomato plants receive the pollen they need...

Growing with chrysanthemums is an enjoyable and rewarding experience for many gardeners. To some, mums represent friendship. Adding the right fertilizer to your mums is key to getting the most out of them and keeping them healthy and vibrant. Chrysanthemums are popular for their vibrant colors, long-lasting blooms, and ability to thrive in a wide...

Picture this: the growing season is in full swing and things in your garden are going great. But all of a sudden, you notice that your pumpkin leaves are turning yellow. What gives?! This can be an alarming sight for any gardener, but luckily, there are a few reasons why your pumpkin leaves might be...

Pothos plants are a great houseplant to grow, as they are very low maintenance and can tolerate some neglect. There are tons of different varieties of pothos to choose from, depending on the kind of color you want to add to your home. However, if you don’t provide them with enough light, they will become...

Gardeners grow cucumbers for many reasons, most notably for their delicious, crisp taste. Cucumbers are a popular choice for home gardens, as they are easy to grow and very productive if pruned correctly. Pruning cucumber plants can increase the crop yield of your cucumber plants significantly, as the cucumber vines will grow more vigorously and...

Harvesting kale is a simple and rewarding process that can be done at any time of the year. Kale is a versatile vegetable that can be harvested in the spring, summer, and autumn. Depending on the variety, kale can be eaten raw or cooked. In order to get the most out of your kale crop,...