Raising chickens that lay blue eggs adds a unique and colorful touch to your backyard flock. These stunning eggs can make your egg cartons a little more exciting and bring a smile to anyone who receives them. Not only are blue eggs visually appealing, but the chickens that lay them are often delightful additions to...
Parsley is a very easy herb to grow, but it’s not without its pests. Parsley worms are one of the main pests that prey on anything from the parsley family, Apiaceae, which includes carrots, fennel, dill, hemlock, Queen Anne’s lace, parsnips, anise, and coriander. They are easily recognized for their stunning green flesh with black...
Daylilies are some of the best flowers you could grow if you’re looking to liven up your garden. They tend to thrive on very little and can grow in just about any type of soil. Depending on where you plant them in your garden, daylilies may produce more flowers than other yard areas. They do...
Owning succulents and having a succulent garden is a very rewarding gardening style that requires very little other than the bare minimum. However, they are susceptible to unwanted pests that can potentially harm or damage your succulents. Like most plants, there may be signs of destruction that indicate an infestation of spider mites on succulents....
Little globes of sweetness explode with flavor as you shovel them by the handful into your mouth. Blueberries are undeniably delicious, whether they are raw or cooked in a heart-warming pie, they’re irresistible. I challenge anyone to turn down a humble blueberry! And what’s even better is these happy-looking berries are good for us as...
Mint is a wonderful and versatile plant with many uses. It’s one of those herbs I will always have in my garden, no matter where I live or what I’m growing. You can use it to make essential oils, teas, and cookies, and even use a leaf or two in a refreshing cocktail. The flowers...
Haworthia is a popular, hardy succulent that grows pointed leaves and is favored because it can take a heck of a lot of neglect and keep on growing. There are more than 70 species of Haworthia succulents, and for the most part, they grow in the same rosette pattern and don’t grow to be very...
African Violets (Saintpaulia) are one of my favorite houseplants due to their long-lasting flowers, fuzzy leaves, and generally low-fuss maintenance. But one of the more common questions I get about this houseplant is about yellowing leaves. Why your African Violet leaves are turning yellow may have a few different answers, but fortunately, it’s not a...
If you don’t have the space for chickens but want fresh eggs, quail are your next best bet. They make very little noise, especially if you don’t have any quail roosters, they’re small, easy to care for, and can be kept in something as simple as a rabbit hutch. But how many eggs do quail...
If you’re thinking about purchasing chickens, a big question on your mind is probably ‘how many chickens should I get?’ It’s a good question and one definitely worth exploring thoroughly. These birds are live animals that must be carefully cared for as you would any other pet, and purchasing too many chickens can be as...
I love orchids and have had tons of different varieties over the years. Owl orchids and monkey orchids are two of my favorites! Despite my love for orchids, I have definitely made a lot of mistakes when growing them. One of those mistakes is providing too much sunlight. Many orchids are low-light plants. In nature,...
I love growing pothos in my home. It’s an easy, no-fuss plant that adds a splash of greens and yellows to my home. Pothos gives a certain elegance to your home with its beautiful long vines that create a lovely curtain of foliage that can bring life to otherwise drab indoor spaces. Whether you want...
