Are you getting tired of the dreary, long, cold, snowy winter? Then it’s time to break out the seed and plant catalogs and start planning your spring garden. Nothing helps to while away to winter blues quite like the bright and vibrant colors of a beautiful seed catalog. The best part is, you can get them for free. Order a bunch of seed catalogs so you can compare hundreds of varieties of each crop, that way you know you’re getting the best plants for your future … [Read more...] about 23 Seed Catalogs You Can Request For Free (& Our 4 Favorite!)
Flowers & Ornamentals
15 Reasons To Grow Marigolds In The Vegetable Garden
French Marigolds (Tagetes patula) are an excellent plant to grow. They look lovely in planters, hanging baskets or ornamental beds or borders. But they can also be an excellent addition to your vegetable garden. French marigolds should not be confused with another useful plant –Calendula (sometimes referred to as Pot Marigold). Nor should they be confused with Tagetes erecta (African marigold). While both of these other plants can also be great additions to your garden, in this … [Read more...] about 15 Reasons To Grow Marigolds In The Vegetable Garden
30 Edible Flowers You Can Eat Right Out Of Your Garden
When we think about growing food in our gardens, we generally think about fruits, vegetables and herbs. But flowers are not only for ornament, or for the bees and other wildlife – they can be delicious, while also being packed full of vitamins and minerals, too. There are many traditional edible crops that can be ornamental, and also far more edible ornamentals than you might think. In this article you will learn a little bit about 30 of the edible flowers that you can eat right out … [Read more...] about 30 Edible Flowers You Can Eat Right Out Of Your Garden
Annuals, Biennials and Perennials – 3 Plant Types You Need To Know
It all starts with a dream and a plan to buy some land, or move into a homestead out in the country, all of a sudden having more land than you know what to do with, and what is the first thing you do? You get chickens. A whole flock of egg-laying birds that are the promise of many wonderful breakfasts and pancakes to come. But you can't live on eggs alone, so most people will decide to take it one step further and plant a garden. This gives you access to fresh greens and vegetables … [Read more...] about Annuals, Biennials and Perennials – 3 Plant Types You Need To Know
10 Reasons To Grow Calendula and 15 Calendula Recipes
Calendula (Calendula officinalis), also known as Pot Marigold, is a great plant for many gardens. Whether you are an experienced gardener, or a true beginner, calendula are easy to grow. In fact, they are great low-maintenance plants – that quite frankly thrive on neglect. As we will discuss in this article, there are a great many reasons to grow them. They not only cheer up your outside spaces with their sunny color. They also have a range of practical uses in your garden, in … [Read more...] about 10 Reasons To Grow Calendula and 15 Calendula Recipes
How to Grow A Brand New Rose Bush from Cuttings
Most everyone has a favorite rose. If you wish you had more in your garden, learn how to grow roses from cuttings. This is an easy project that takes less than an hour. Growing your own roses from cuttings helps you save money. There's no need to invest in new rose bushes when you can grow roses from cuttings. The best time to root cuttings from roses is during cooler months, whether fall or spring because softwood cuttings from spent blooms on new growth succeed better than … [Read more...] about How to Grow A Brand New Rose Bush from Cuttings