Starting plants indoors from seed can be a rewarding way to get a head start before the main growing season or get started with an indoor garden. However, germination (the process by which a plant begins to grow from a seed) can sometimes be spotty. Some of your seeds might not germinate, or they might … Read more
Nasturtiums are a highly underrated flower. They are ornamental, yet the flowers, leaves, and young seed pods are all edible and have a slightly peppery mustard-type kick. However, you may have also heard that nasturtiums make a great companion plant and can keep bugs away. There are some misconceptions about if and how they can … Read more
If you love buying nuts with their shells, you likely have wondered if you could find a use for all those empty shells. Next time you have a large pile of nut or seed shells, don’t throw them out. Use them in your garden instead. Nut and seed shells can be easily composted, although being … Read more
The Chinese money plant (Pilea peperomioides) is known by many names, such as the pancake plant and UFO plant, and is a popular houseplant all over the world. Not only is this because of its unique growth habit, but also because of how easy it is to grow and propagate. Chinese Money Plants: Overview and … Read more
Sunflowers make great cutting flowers, but standard large-seeded varieties for eating tend to be too awkward for bouquets. Thankfully, there are hundreds of different sunflower varieties of varying colors and sizes to grow. Below is just a short list of some of the must-grow varieties of sunflowers for cut flowers, whether you want to make … Read more
Edible and ornamental are not mutually exclusive, especially when it comes to chili peppers. One trend in recent years has been to grow peppers with black leaves, which can create a striking contrast in your pepper garden or provide an edible treat in an ornamental garden. But be warned: ornamental peppers are usually very hot. … Read more