The flesh of the fruit looks a lot like stringy pasta and it is regarded as a healthy and gluten-free alternative to pasta made with wheat. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Despite the name “winter squash,” spaghetti squash is typically harvested in mid- to late summer, though in some areas it may be harvested in early winter....
A chemical compound called curcumin found in the fleshy rhizomes of this plant is responsible for the bright hue, as well as numerous potential health benefits. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Let’s dig in! Cultivation and History If you live in USDA Hardiness Zones 8 to 11, you can grow perennial C....
But if something goes wrong and the fruit fails to set, it’s a major disappointment! There are a few factors that can cause fruit failure, like cool, damp conditions, high humidity, or a lack of pollinators – a common issue in greenhouses. Luckily, these plants have the “perfect” flower that makes it easy to hand pollinate. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....
When I was in charge of maintaining greenhouse stock at an old job, I took special pride in the condition of the African violets. For close to four years I was handling hundreds of plants (in addition to the rest of our stock) and am proud to say I lost a mere handful. They were also a favorite plant to bring home, and in the years I’ve spent caring for these tough yet delicate plants, I’ve learned the ins and outs of the African violet....
They take up very little space, work equally well in beds, borders, or containers, and are among the best plants for naturalizing in meadows and woodlands. And by choosing a selection that flowers at different times, you’ll always have something coming into bloom as the previous performers fade away. The main problem is that some of them can be quite pricey. Not to the extreme of bulb mania back in the 1600s, but some of the more exotic varieties can still put a good dent in your wallet!...
If only there were an easy way to keep them at bay! Well, unfortunately, there isn’t. They are really good at what they do. But there are some things you can do to make the job of weeding a lot less cumbersome and time-consuming. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Understand their Role Right off the bat, if you understand how weeds work, you’ll be better prepared to prevent them....
We enjoy their ripe red fruit from midsummer on, but they don’t fare well when there’s a chill in the air. Toward the end of the growing season, vine ripening slows and then stops. And while the vines can look spindly at this point, there’s often still lots of fruit in place – green ones, orangey half-ripe ones, and ripe red ones, all at the same time. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....
Both are often found hovering around plants. Both like moist conditions. And both are nuisance flies that can become pests by transmitting disease and reducing the aesthetic quality of your plants. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Identification and Biology Bradysia spp, or fungus gnats, are dark brown or black, 1/16- to 1/8-inch-long mosquito-like insects with long, thread-like antennae, dangly legs, and clear wings....
One strain in particular, T. harzianum T-22, is the result of 15 years of research at Cornell University to create an even more powerful type of Trichoderma. Strain T-22 will form an intimate association with plant roots and colonize them. This colonization places the fungus in a good location to outcompete and parasitize other fungi in the soil. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....
And the holiday season can cause even more headaches for pet parents, with dazzling amaryllis flowers, poinsettia plants, and festive decor that may include evergreens, berries, and mistletoe to consider. Not to mention holiday trees adorned with ornaments and lights twinkling in the corner of the living room. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....
Of course, if you’re located in the US and you don’t already live in certain olive-friendly parts of California, Texas, Georgia, Florida, Arizona, Oregon, Alabama, or Hawaii, you’ll have to move there. These trees require warm summer temperatures as well as about 200 hours of winter temperatures below 45°F. But nothing below about 20°F, mind you. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....
From running to working in greenhouses and tromping through woods, gardens, and parks, I know what makes a shoe good or bad. The Original Muck Boot Company’s Muckster II Ankle boots get the thumbs-up from me. Let’s take a look at what’s going on with these gardening boots. 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. But there is a solution to your woes: The deck box. We’ve compiled the best deck boxes available on the market today, plus our expert advice to help you choose the best one for your needs. Continue reading to learn all about them! Size of Box Arguably the most important aspect of purchasing your outdoor storage unit, size is a key aspect to consider....
If you’ve been wanting to garden indoors, but don’t really have a lot of free time or room for plants, have we got a book for you! Halleck offers both information and inspiration for current collectors of miniature flora, as well as aspiring “plant parents” with limited space and time, and a passion for “cute” botanical specimens. This book is a recipient of the 2022 Media Awards Silver Medal of Achievement presented by GardenComm: Garden Communicators International award in the Publisher/General Readership category....
Outdoors, it will grow as a perennial only in USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11, which makes it an ideal addition to your indoor kitchen garden if you don’t happen to live in those parts of the US. A perennial semi-succulent herb in the mint family, Lamiaceae, Cuban oregano (Coleus amboinicus) also goes by the names Mexican mint, Spanish thyme, and Indian borage, to name a few. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....
This perennial veggie takes a few years before you can begin harvesting, so it can be devastating when you finally make it to picking time and you notice the spears are thin and weak. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Healthy roots, or crowns, are key to growing thick, abundant spears. While asparagus isn’t super high-maintenance once it’s established, it requires nutrient-rich soil, adequate water, and ample sunlight to thrive....
It happily scrambles up and over arbors, pergolas, and trellises, as well as through other plants, creating beautiful walls of rich color. A carefree perennial, the striking, star-like flowers bloom in shades of blue, pink, purple, red, white, and yellow from late winter into spring, summer, and early autumn. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....
However, that doesn’t mean folks in USDA Hardiness Zones 9 and up can’t enjoy them too. With over 450 varieties currently available, there are many selections that thrive in hot climates, both humid and arid. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Some of the highly versatile hybrid lavandins (L. x intermedia) can also tolerate heat and humidity....
Not to get too into the weeds here (who are we kidding, I could talk roses all day!), but when a rose is hybridized, it’s registered with the American Rose Society by the breeder or nursery. The breeder determines how to classify the new plant, usually classifying in the same category as one of the parents. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....
However Euphorbia pulcherrima, aka “Christmas flower,” is far from edible. Just because it’s not deadly doesn’t mean it’s safe to eat. The sap contains low levels of toxic substances that may cause some unpleasant gastrointestinal side effects if ingested, and exposure to the plant may be of even greater concern to individuals with sensitivities and allergies, particularly those with latex allergy. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....
