Beautifying your back yard, or your front porch, has never been so much fun! Jellyfish succulents are magical looking planters that really add a touch of deep sea wonder to any property. And they’re not the only succulents around to inspire thoughts of the sea: check out these mermaid tail succulents. They look just like...
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...
When you eat a banana, or at least if you eat a banana like most people do, at the end of the experience, you’ll have a banana peel to discard. But before you throw it in the trash, you should learn about all of the various uses for banana peels in the garden! All avid...
Blue jays are stunning birds known for their vibrant blue plumage and lively personalities. Attracting these beautiful birds to your garden can bring a splash of color and delightful bird songs. As a gardener and bird lover, I’m thrilled to share some effective tips to create a welcoming environment for blue jays. These birds are...
Thirty years ago, Kay Baxter and Bob Corker began seed-saving the heritage plant foods of New Zealand. They founded the Koanga Institute, where regenerative farmers come together to fulfill this mission, in Kotare Village, Nother Hawke’s Bay. Together, this seed-saving couple have collected over 800 heritage vegetable seeds and over 400 heritage fruit tree and berry seeds. ...
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!...
In Detroit, Michigan, “the first sustainable urban agrihood” in the U.S. centers around an edible garden, with easily accessible, affordable produce offered to neighborhood residents and the community. Each year, this urban farm provides fresh, free produce to 2,000 households within two square miles of the farm. They also supply food to local markets, restaurants, and...
Gardeners have a lot to worry about. They have to contend with weather conditions, such as rain, sunlight, and temperature fluctuations, as well as neighborhood animals like rabbits, moles, or even deer who might try to use their garden as an all-you-can-eat buffet. One of the toughest battles gardeners have to face, however, come in...
We love showing you the coolest plants and flowers in the world, and today we’re bringing you mysterious owl orchids. The cool thing about flowers and plants alike, is that some of them tend to look like other things. Monkey orchids, opal succulents, and now there are owl orchids. This specific orchid is called a Miltoniopsis...
