Tag Archives: Gardening

June Gardening Tips Early June is a great time to finish planting gardens, containers and hanging baskets and then spend time relaxing […]

How to Grow Yellow Watermelon Nothing beats the taste of a delicious, sweet, homegrown watermelon during the hot summer months. Gardeners have […]

Freesia Planting Guide Freesia flowers are “zygomorphic” which just means that they grow along one side of the stem, in a single […]

I don’t like the idea of adding chemicals to our environment, whenever it can be helped. And let’s be honest… If you […]

What to Grow in the Shade Garden An abundance of large trees and shady areas in your yard can be a challenge […]

Most flowers are made to smell delightful — all the better to lure in pollinators, such as bees. The pollinators then get […]

Vertical gardening can greatly improve your crop production. Keeping vegetable plants off the soil will help prevent soil-borne diseases, and may limit […]

DIY Covered Greenhouse Garden Learn how to make your own covered greenhouse garden. Use this simple idea to help out your plants. Materials: […]

Straw bale gardening is the answer to any organic gardener’s prayers. If your soil is so poor that amending, or enhancing, it […]

Island bed? What is that? No, it isn’t a bed with palm trees. An island bed is a bed not connected to […]

Growing Plants Vertically Vertical Growing Using vertical space frees the ground space for other crops. Examples of vegetables that grow well vertically […]

Vertical gardening—also called intensive gardening—is not a new idea, but it has gained momentum in recent years with a lengthening list of […]

Most gardeners plant too many squash, then foist the extra harvest on unsuspecting neighbors. Instead, grow a few plants, and grow them […]

It took over 20 years of gardening to realize that I didn’t have to work so hard to achieve a fruitful harvest. […]

Whether you garden on clay, silt or sand there are steps you can take to improve your garden soil and get the […]

Use these expert tips and techniques to keep your house plants looking their best. Sunshine Decoding those perplexing tag instructions on light. […]

Easy-to-grow beans are a favorite of home gardeners. High in protein, they are a staple in many cuisines. There are thousands of […]

Strawberries are one of the most delicious summer foods. There are few things as satisfying as biting into a juicy, red strawberry […]

Passion Flower gained its name from the unique structure of its flowers and their symbolic importance. According to the plant’s original catalogers, […]

Most areas of the country are seeing a big change in the way we plant a garden. Water is becoming more and […]

Many people like to grow Chrysanthemums in their gardens, but you may also grow them indoors in pots. These plants can thrive […]

If you’re like me, that morning cup of coffee is non-negotiable. Over time, that caffeine habit can generate a lot of coffee grounds. […]

Easy vegetables to grow We’ve got ideas for what to plant for first-time vegetable gardeners. Get ready to dig in the dirt! […]

Every season brings a different set of chores in the garden. Spring is an exciting time for gardeners as preparations are made […]

Hanging baskets are a display method that adds vertical beauty to any location. Whether you make your own or purchase a planter, […]

What Are Your Spring Gardening Plans? Okay, spring is right around the corner and it’s time when we all start thinking about […]

Vegetables to Plant in Early Spring You may have heard general guidelines for starting vegetable gardens, such as “don’t plant until after […]

Raising plants from seeds can be a rewarding and exciting way to add new varieties to your garden. Many of the best […]

A plant with a distinctive and unusual appearance, string of pearls (Senecio rowleyanus), also known as string of pearls, is bound to […]

How to Grow a Coffee Plant Growing coffee at home is not so difficult, learn everything you need to know on how […]