Backyard chicken keeping is an increasingly popular hobby that is experiencing a resurgence. More and more cities are rolling back ordinances that prevent keeping chickens on your property, leading to an uptick in interest. There are hundreds of different types of chickens to choose from – hybrids, heritage breeds, crosses. One of those breeds is...
One of the most common garden flowers is Petunia (Petunia spp.), which can be grown in flower beds and pots. They are prolific bloomers and come in almost all colors, except for genuine blue. They have spreading foliage that is hairy and rather sticky, as well as broad, trumpet-shaped blooms that hummingbirds go nuts for....
Eremurus, often known as Desert Candle, are tall, regal perennials with thick, starfish-like roots that will give herbaceous borders height and flair. About forty species of plants belonging to the genus Eremurus are endemic to central Asia, and they are most common in rocky terrain at high altitudes. If you want the appearance of foxtail...
Flowering Tobacco is a stunning decorative plant that is indigenous to Colombia, Paraguay, Uruguay, southern Brazil, and northern Argentina. It will give color and a pleasant scent to your yard. It has flower stalks adorned with clusters of blossoms and fuzzy, sticky leaves. The blooms of the majority of types, which appear in the summer...
If you happen to be hiking through a lush forest in the Pacific Northwest, you might come upon a plant with star-like leaves shooting tall stalks of different colored flowers into the air. If so, there’s a chance you’ve spotted Lupine growing in its natural habitat. It doesn’t just grow out in the wild though,...
If you want to add a beautiful, globe-like purple flower to your garden that will drive pollinators and birds wild, you need not look further than Echinops. This hardy perennial flower is a great addition, and you really don’t see it in very many gardens, so it’s sure to wow visitors and passers-by alike. What...
Echinacea is a lovely herb that produces beautiful, cone-like purple flowers. It’s also commonly used in herbal remedies and is often found in teas. Have you ever considered growing Echinacea? It really isn’t hard! Growing up in the midwest, we had tons of Echinacea growing in our yard. It continues to be one of my...
If you’ve ever been stopped in your tracks by a dense, vine-like plant with dark green circular leaves and big red, yellow, and orange flowers, there’s a good chance you’ve laid eyes on a Nasturtium. This flower is one of my favorites – I can remember a time as a young man planting this flower...
Foxglove, a flower native to Western Europe, is a popular plant for gardeners, due to its height and stunning foliage. In this article, we’ll do a deep dive on growing and caring for Foxglove, as well as when to plant it and how to harvest its seeds. Let’s dive in! What is Foxglove? Foxglove (Digitalis...
Cultivating Larkspur blooms (Consolida spp.) in the spring landscape gives towering, early-season color. Once you’ve learned how to cultivate Larkspur, you’ll probably keep them in your garden season after season. When and how to plant Larkspurs can vary depending on where you live. However, once established, its maintenance is straightforward. Larkspur flowers emerge in the...
Clove Pink (Dianthus caryophyllus) flowers come in a variety of hues. However, the term “pinks” originally refers to the Old English word pynken, which means “pinking shears.” It refers to the notched margins of the plant’s leaves rather than the color. Clove Pink herb plants are linked to carnations. The clove aroma is carried on...
The term “Coral Bells” refers to various species of the Heuchera genus, which includes hundreds of variants and hybrids. Coral Bells is a perennial foliage plant with new variations developed each year. Native to North America, the plants will grow in spherical mounds with a wooden rootstock or crown at the base and tiny bell-shaped...
