The daylily is a gift that experienced gardeners give to those who are just starting out. The reason is simple – there are hardly any flowering plants that are easier to grow and maintain – and hummingbirds love them!. They can survive almost every kind of disease and weather condition, be it drought or deer....
Gladiolus are one of the oldest and most popular choices among gardeners when it comes to beautiful flowering plants. They have tall spikes of flowers and are absolutely fascinating as decorations. Chances are you have seen gladiolus in bouquets more times than you can remember. The flowering plants come in a variety of colors as...
There’s one experience that just about every single houseplant enthusiast has had at one time or another: they’ve killed a houseplant. I know it’s happened to me countless times. Some of them have succumbed to unexpected things, like diseases, parasites, and bad insects. But if I’m being completely truthful with you, most of the plants...
Usually, houseplants are some shades of green, but some indoor plant enthusiasts are singing the praises of this iridescent purple plant. It’s called the purple passion plant, and it’s one of the best choices for adding a different color to that greenery. Its unique leaves are not actually purple. Rather, tiny, soft purplish hair covers...
Hatching eggs in an incubator at home is one of the most addictive parts of the backyard farming hobby. There are few things more satisfying than watching new life spring forth from the eggs you’ve been carefully incubating for weeks. One type of gamebird I hatch and raise myself is the chukar partridge. Chukar are...
Hatching eggs in an incubator at home is one of the most addictive parts of the backyard farming hobby. There are few things more satisfying than watching new life spring forth from the eggs you’ve been carefully incubating for weeks. One of my favorite types of poultry to hatch and raise myself are geese. Geese...
The beauty of the polka dot plant lies in its variegated leaves that are sure to catch anyone’s attention. They are not particularly difficult to care for, which is why they are good choices for intermediate gardeners who have a good grasp of the basics. However, because of their preference for warmer temperatures, they are...
Knowing what to feed your chickens from the day they hatch all the way to adulthood is important for having healthy chickens and nutritious eggs. Chickens have feed requirements and a list of treats that are okay to eat. Some foods that may seem just fine for chickens may potentially be toxic. So in this...
Foxtail ferns, or foxtail asparagus ferns, are luscious plants but are also extremely durable. So, it is one of the best choices for decoration without requiring too much attention. The foxtail fern, also called “ground asparagus”, or “basket asparagus” and “emerald fern” in South Africa, is not actually a fern. They actually belong to the...
Part of successfully growing a garden is knowing your USDA hardiness planting zone. USDA plant hardiness zones are the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which plants are most likely to thrive at any given location. Some plants are able to survive outside of their hardiness zone, but can only survive for one...
Part of successfully growing a garden is knowing your USDA hardiness planting zone. USDA plant hardiness zones are the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which plants are most likely to thrive at any given location. Some plants are able to survive outside of their hardiness zone, but can only survive for one...
Part of successfully growing a garden is knowing your USDA hardiness planting zone. USDA plant hardiness zones are the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which plants are most likely to thrive at any given location. Some plants are able to survive outside of their hardiness zone, but can only survive for one...
