This plant is considered a weed by some, but proudly cultivated by others who treasure its unusual flavor, described by some as “earthy,” or as having lemony, acidic qualities. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. What Is Epazote? You may also see this herb called wormseed (more on the genesis of this nickname in a minute), Jesuit’s tea, or Mexican tea....
Have no fear, Thymus praecox, aka creeping thyme, can handle a little foot traffic, releasing its sweet perfume in return, making it an excellent choice for planting in a walkway or between stepping stones! An exceptional, pollinator-friendly ground cover, T. praecox works well to connect different spaces in a garden, as a border plant, in between stone paths, in a rock wall, or as a lawn substitute. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....
It comes from a combination of two Greek words: “koris,” meaning bedbug, and “opsis,” meaning view. Paints a pretty picture, doesn’t it? Well, while the etymology may not be lovely, the flower certainly is. Growing natively throughout the Americas are varieties in bright and pale yellow, white, red, and all sorts of combinations thereof. Most are characterized by attractively toothed petals. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....
We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. The best way to propagate them is via their tiny seeds, and we’ll discuss exactly how to do that below. This is what we’ll cover: Snapdragons are available for purchase from any nursery or plant purveyor that sells seeds, but you can also collect them from your own plants and save them for the next season if you wish....
You know, that feeling that comes around when you know the growing season is coming to a close and the thrill of harvesting fresh veggies from the garden is ending. But just as things are winding down, turnip greens are about ready to take their turn on stage. While these lovely greens can be grown in the spring or throughout the winter in warmer climates, they are particularly perfect for fall planting....
Now what? You may be wondering when you can harvest the roots. Can you harvest greens and roots from the same plants? And what do you do with the roots once you have pulled them out of the ground? We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. When to Harvest Though there are certain signs to look for to determine when to harvest turnip roots, the final call is partially dependent on your preference, and the cultivar you are growing....
Plus, they can be a stylish addition to the landscape in their own right! I mean, what building adds to the gardener aesthetic better than a hothouse? We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. It’s the latter that we’ll be discussing in this guide. In addition to types of greenhouse heating, we’ll cover the basics of glasshouse heat, along with things you’ll want to consider when selecting a method to use in your own backyard....
The trees show varying symptoms from these different diseases. However, in all cases, there is a distressing tendency for the trees to be so weak that they lean or even break near the soil line. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Phytophthora Root Rot Phytophthora species have such a strong preference for moist soils that they are known as water molds....
Grown outdoors, it will bloom in a cascade of white, red, salmon-pink, or orange hues. It can thrive in salt air, scalding temperatures, intense humidity, and drought. It’s also deer-proof! But oleander does have one nemesis: the cold. This ornamental shrub will only grow as a perennial in USDA Hardiness Zones 8 to 11. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....
We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Now I can grow and dry my own flowers for tea and at the same time be treated to beautiful blooms all winter long. Continue reading to learn how to overwinter hibiscus indoors so you can grow these amazing plants year-round, even in northern climates. While there are upwards of 200 species in the Hibiscus genus with hundreds of cultivars, including both hardy and tropical varieties, this article focuses on tropical species like H....
Commonly called windflowers – their slender, sturdy stems tremble in a breeze but don’t break – the eye-catching flowers bloom in early spring, summer, and fall, depending on the variety. The spring and summer species bloom in vivid shades of bluey-mauve, pink, purple, red, scarlet, and white while the fall bloomers are more restrained in hues of mauve, pink, and white. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....
This peppery leafy plant is my all-time favorite salad green, and luckily for me it is a cinch to grow! Referred to by many names including rocket, rucola, roquette, rucoli, and rugula, arugula is an incredibly fast-growing cool season crop that adds a fresh spicy kick to salads and sandwiches. It is commonly found component of mesclun salad mixes. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....
Spring onions, Allium cepa, are easy to grow and care for in your garden, whether you sow seeds the fall before for overwintering, or plant in spring from seeds, slips, or sets as soon as the ground can be worked. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Eaten raw, spring onions have just the right amount of fresh, savory, allium flavor for salads, nachos, or garnishes....
I don’t know about you, but I am always on the lookout for ways to achieve a bigger payoff. What is Succession Planting? Succession planting is a method of staggering propagation of crops to produce a continual supply and extend the harvest season. With just a little forethought and creativity, you too can utilize this method to obtain repeated harvests of your favorite veggies from spring through fall! Why Do It?...
With ease of care, fragrant blooms that attract pollinators, and striking fruits, these plants are hardy, attractive specimens that are worthwhile additions to the landscape. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. But fear not. Now that you’re here, reading this guide, you don’t have to put in hours of honeysuckle research anymore! This guide will break down the best choices, in depth....
We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Not sure how to choose? Whether you’re looking for disease resistance, a particularly nice shape, exceptionally vibrant color, or a combination of all three, the red options in this roundup are the best of the best. Here’s a quick preview of the varieties we’ll discuss: If you’re looking for a superstar red Japanese maple for your garden, one of these is sure to be a winner....
So, treat your future self to a feast – pick winter squash varieties that will fit your growing season and the dimensions of your garden, and please your palate. Winter squash is one of my favorite vegetables, both to eat and to grow. And although the payoff is delayed, since you have to be patient throughout the summer and let your crop mature, what a payoff it is! We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....
In Europe, growers love the similar-looking bluecrown passionflower, and it’s the most popular variety there. But few gardeners are closely acquainted with the red banana passionfruit, with its long fuchsia-red petals and insignificant corona. Or what about Jamaican honeysuckle, featuring relatively petite petals and massive purple and white striped filaments that droop to embrace the stigma and anthers? We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....
They’re outstanding for adding vertical accents with bright, bold colors climbing to the sky. But they’re also highly adept in containers, as ground covers or specimens, and to add secondary color weaving through deciduous trees and shrubs. There’s a large and wonderful selection of flower colors, shapes, and sizes with new cultivars added each year. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....
Nicknames aside, these species are often considered staples among those who enjoy having potted plants inside their homes and are one of the first plants that new indoor gardeners shopping for specimens inevitably discover. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Along with the widely available types with long, narrow leaves, there are cylindrical, dwarf, and even corkscrew versions that not only add a bit of greenery to the interior landscape, but serve as eye-catching focal points....
