If you’re looking to get into beekeeping, chances are you’re going to need to drop a few hundred dollars for all of the equipment that you’ll need, like the hive and safety gear, as well as the bee colony itself. But there is a way to obtain at least the bee colony for free: by...
When we plant vegetables, we have one ultimate goal in mind: harvesting delicious vegetables that you can cook right at home! But knowing when to plant vegetables, each specific kind of vegetable, is the key to making your harvest a good one. The wonderful thing about vegetables is that, as long as your region isn’t...
The one big problem I have in my garden is that I never have enough space! So what’s the solution? Build up. How? With a pyramid planter! Pyramid planters are awesome because they allow you to take advantage of the vertical space in your garden that would otherwise go unused. If you’re like me and...
Every time I buy vegetables from the grocery store, I kick myself a little bit. “Why am I not growing this myself?” Sure, I have a pretty decent garden at home but it’s not quite enough to feed myself year round. A few years ago, I learned a workaround: that you can regrow vegetables from...
There is nothing more beautiful than a Wisteria tree in full bloom, and this one in Japan is among the most exquisite. This 144 year old wisteria is something else! We’ve heard of the beautiful Cherry Blossoms in japan, and how their delicate flowers gracefully carpet the earth in a most dreamy way, but there’s...
It’s not every day you come across a flower that looks good enough to eat. But when you see these ice cream tulips, you might want to take a bite! We don’t recommend it though. For some of us, we have entered the magical time of Spring, where flowers awake from their slumber and produce...
It’s not every day you come across one of these mesmerizing flowers resembling candy floss. When I first saw photos of this flower, known as creeping avens, I knew I had to grow it. After growing it, I knew I had to write about it! Their flowers are yellow, but as they die, they turn...
If you love weird and strange things as much as I do, especially anything related to plants, then these bunny succulents will knock your socks off! The “Bunny Succulent ” or as it’s referred to in the scientific community, the monilaria moniliformis or monilaria obconica, is probably the most adorable plant you have ever seen. Now usually, “adorable”...
Have you ever heard of a pineberry? If not, you’re not alone. Pineberries are a rare type of strawberry that only in recent years has begun making a comeback. Pineberries are strawberries, but the name comes from their pineapple flavor. They have white flesh and red seeds, just the opposite of regular strawberries. Pineberries may...
Hidden away on the fertile landscapes of Japan’s northern island, Hokkaido, lies a culinary treasure that has captivated both taste buds and imaginations – Densuke watermelons. With its beguiling obsidian-hued rind, remarkably sweet flesh, and an aura of exclusivity, the Densuke watermelon stands as a testament to the artistry of nature and the mastery of...
Get ready to see the cutest succulents ever! If you thought mermaid succulents were the best thing ever, or that jellyfish succulents were the coolest thing ever, you’re about to see why those are both wrong! Meet the bear paw succulent! This adorable succulent is quite a bit like the panda plant succulent, whose leaves look...
As the days grow shorter and the temperatures begin to drop, gardeners know that the first frost is just around the corner. While the end of the growing season might seem like a time to wind down, there’s still a chance to squeeze in one last big harvest from your garden. With a little planning...
