If you want to make some good money at the farmer's market, growing cut flowers is an enjoyable hobby that can also be a lucrative business. Flowers are in high demand at local markets. On top of ...
Flea Beetles: How to Identify, Eliminate, and Prevent This Garden Pest
Each year it seems like a whole new type of bug decides to move into my garden. I’ve become well-acquainted with the many varieties of nasty insects that can wreak havoc on plants - including flea ...
Yarrow: Best Varieties, Growing Guide, Care, Problems, and Harvest
Are you looking for a native plant that works as the perfect border or ground cover option? Growing yarrow could be the ideal choice for you, inviting pollinators to your garden and requiring little ...
White Currants: Best Varieties, Growing Guide, Care, Problems, and Harvest
I've always grown red and black currants because they are super healthy and full of antioxidants. The kids love them too. Then I tried growing white currants and I was converted. White currants ...
The Best Methods for Drying Flowers and Which Plants Work Best
Do you long for a bouquet of fresh-cut flowers even when your plants aren't blooming? In winter, I find myself staring at a barren kitchen table longing for a splash of color. Drying flowers is a ...
Marshmallow Plant (Althaea Officinalis): Growing Guide, Care, Problems, and Harvest
Ever thought of growing marshmallows at home? I don’t mean the creamy treats that you put in your hot chocolate, but the marshmallow plant that blooms with showy white flowers throughout the ...
Edible Roses: Varieties, Growing Guide, Care, Problems, and Harvest
Imagine you head out to your rose garden to snip off a few stems - not for your sweetheart, but for your dinner plate. It may sound strange, but growing edible roses is a time-honored ...
Hyssop Plant: Best Varieties, Growing Guide, Care, Problems, and Harvest
Hyssop may be the most underrated herb in the garden. Growing hyssop gives your medicine shelf and meal routine a boost. As if that weren't enough, the hardy herb enhances your flower beds with its ...
What Is Greensand and How Do You Use It In Your Garden?
Greensand is an organic soil amendment that's fabulous for loosening up heavy soils and improving drainage. It also adds potassium and a number of micro-nutrients to the soil. Greensand doesn't ...