A lot of indoor plants need plenty of bright indirect light and warmth. They thrive in toasty rooms with lots of sunshine throughout the day. Does that mean that cool rooms with less light have to be ...
Growing Salal For Food and Beauty in Your Home Garden
Salal is found wild in western North America's coastal areas and the berries are an important food source for the First Nations in British Colombia. Today, salal also serves as a beautiful ornamental ...
18 of the Best Pepper Companion Plants (and 3 of the Worst)
Do you have a crop of peppers growing on your homestead? Or are you looking to start growing this plant soon? Then, you need to learn about picking suitable companions. Not only does companion ...
15 Cold Hardy Tropical and Tropical-Looking Plants
Ever looked at your garden in a cooler climate and wished you could have a tropical feel to it? I have, and I've discovered that there are a lot of tropical plants that are pretty cold-hardy. There ...
Growing Self-Heal Plant For Your Homestead Medicine Cabinet
Whether you want to create a beautiful wildflower meadow or you want to expand your herb garden, you should try growing self-heal. This lovely mint relative is more than just a pretty ...
Growing Huckleberries: Best Species, Planting, Care, and Harvest
If you like growing sweet berries on your property and want to try something different from the traditional blackberry or blueberry, huckleberries are the ideal choice. When it comes to ...
Why You Should Be Using Air Pots on Your Homestead
When looking after your homestead and taking care of your gardens, you’re always searching for smarter and more efficient practices. Air pots make it easier to raise healthy plants that will explode ...
Onion Companion Plants: 16 of the Best Plants to Grow With Onions
Onions are a gem to grow in your garden. They make good friends with a lot of other crops and enhance the flavor of others. Plus, they help keep pests away. If you're looking to do a little companion ...
How to Grow Sweet Candy Flower for Food and Beauty
If you want to try growing something a little different, candy flowers are delicious, nutritious, and beautiful. They're easy to grow and fill partially shady areas. More people should be growing ...