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
Flowers & Ornamentals
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
5 Reasons To Grow Nasturtiums & 10 Delicious Nasturtium Recipes
Nasturtiums are an extremely useful and attractive flowering plant that deserve a space in every garden. This is the common name for Tropaeolum - the only genus in the plant family Tropaeolaceae. These flowers gained their common name because of their similarity to watercress (Nasturtium officinale). As you will learn in this article, there are plenty of reasons to grow nasturtiums in your garden – they are incredibly useful in the garden itself, and also when harvested for culinary … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons To Grow Nasturtiums & 10 Delicious Nasturtium Recipes
Hoya Plants: The Total Guide To Growing & Caring For The “Wax Plant”
The Hoya plant, also known as a “wax plant” is native to China, Malaysia, India, Indonesia, Vietnam and are also found in the Philippines and Australia. Hoya plants such as Hoya carnosa are known as wax plants because their leaves and flowers look like they are carved from wax. They are evergreen perennial plants with simple leaves and roots. Leaves can be hairy or smooth and may have silvery spots. The flowers are typically green, orange, pink, red, or white. They bloom in clusters. … [Read more...] about Hoya Plants: The Total Guide To Growing & Caring For The “Wax Plant”
How To Grow & Care For A Bay Tree & Bay Leaf Uses
Bay tree (Laurus nobilis) can be a fantastic addition to your home or garden. Not only is bay an evergreen that will look good all year round, it also provides an edible yield for your garden. The leaves can be used as a flavoring herb in a range of recipes and can also be utilised in many other useful ways. Pin This To Save For Later Choosing A Bay Tree Variety For Your Garden Bay is usually purchased as small shrubs or small trees from a garden center or plant nursery. … [Read more...] about How To Grow & Care For A Bay Tree & Bay Leaf Uses