Learn how to grow tomatoes in the ground, in raised beds, and in containers. From seedling to harvest, tomato plants require care. Now let’s start the port by understanding the tomatoes in more depth. The tomato is native to semi-tropical western South America. Tomatoes are warm-season an...
Some of my most beautiful creations are things that are left over, and put in unusual or extra containers. I do have to say, that since my discovery of “potato vines” I put them everywhere, and find they just make a window box or container. When I pull them out in the fall, I ...
Essential tips on planting and growing healthy basil in your garden, advice on harvesting this most popularly grown herb, and hints for storing and eating your own fresh basil leaves
One option is to create a teepee: Tie three or four (or more) 7-foot-long bamboo poles or long, straight branches together at the top and splay the legs in a circle. Then, plant three or four seeds around each pole. As vines appear, train them to wind up the poles. For more sta...
Start your basil seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost for your location. Drop a few seeds into each cell to ensure germination. Cover the seeds with a slight soil cover and dampen soil with a light watering. To speed up germination cover with a plastic top and place in a sunny ...
Cosmos are annual flowers with colorful, daisy-like flowers that sit atop long, slender stems. Blooming from summer through fall, they attract birds, bees, and butterflies to your garden. They’re grown easily from seeds and will even survive in poor soil conditions! Here’s how to plant an...
Containers|Harvesting Growing Chives in Containers Growing chives in containers and window boxes is really the best way to grow them.They can be grown right outside your kitchen, then, when it starts getting cold in the fall, bring the entire pot indoors, and set in a sunny window to keep...
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When growing green beans, don’t waste your time—and seeds—trying to plant them too early.Like basil, cucumbers, and peppers, green beans languish when temperatures are cold.Green bean seeds won’t germinate in soils below 60º F (15° C). Although some green bean seeds will germinate...
Bohemian Vibes with Macrame Plant Hangers Macrame plant hangers have become a popular trend in […] PlantingTagged gardenlife, greenery, houseplants, plantsmakepeoplehappy, planttherapy The Benefits of Growing an Indoor Basil Plant: A Guide by Christian Hughes Posted on April 7, 2023 Health ...