Gardener
Calathea (Calathea sp.), or Prayer Plants, are tropical plants commonly grown indoors for their vibrant, colorful, and striped leaves. Their common name, “Prayer Plant,” comes
Many people believe growing organic apple trees is impossible, but while challenging, it’s definitely achievable. While it needs extra effort to produce clean apples without
Radishes (Raphanus sativus) bring a bold, peppery kick and satisfying crunch to salads while doubling as a decorative touch for relish trays. When cooked, they
Most people avoid growing shrubs because they require too much maintenance. However, the right shrubs can enhance the beauty of a garden while remaining low-maintenance.
The olive tree, known botanically as Olea europaea, is a traditional symbol of the Mediterranean and often reminds us more of vacations than home gardens.
Asparagus ferns feature light, feathery foliage that resembles asparagus leaves but drapes elegantly like a fern. Despite their appearance, they’re not true ferns. Instead, they’re
Water adds life to any garden, and various aquatic plants can thrive in a pond, whether fully submerged, floating, or growing along the edges as
Cosmos, often called the ‘Mexican Aster,’ is an easy-care annual that blooms for an extended period. The word “Cosmos” comes from Greek, meaning beautiful, referring
Pentas are tropical plants, also known as Egyptian Star Clusters. They flourish in warm, humid climates. Under these conditions, this perennial plant thrives year after
Bamboo plant, also known as Chamaedorea seifrizii. It’s an indoor palm tree that resembles bamboo. It’s a popular choice for houseplants because it doesn’t require
Wild blackberry brambles offer essential food and shelter for many birds and mammals. But in a garden setting, they often scare off gardeners because they
The Shamrock plant is also known as Oxalis triangularis. It is a captivating bulbous perennial that’s an attractive, long-lived houseplant. The plant has dramatic foliage
Dianthus plants, also known as “pinks” because of their fringed petal edges, come in annual, perennial, and biennial varieties. Perennial Dianthus returns year after year.
Nothing is better than enjoying fresh strawberries straight from the plant—except when you can do it twice or thrice a year! That’s the beauty of
English ivy (Hedera helix) is a hardy, evergreen perennial and woody vine. It can serve as a ground cover. It spreads horizontally, but it’s also
Are your rose leaves turning yellow, and are you not sure why? This can happen for several reasons, and many are easy to fix. Rose
Most potted indoor ficus trees in garden stores are weeping figs (Ficus benjamina), but other varieties, like fiddleleaf figs (Ficus lyrata), are also popular choices.
If you like lettuce wraps, you’ve probably had butterhead lettuce before. Like most lettuce varieties, butterhead doesn’t handle extreme temperatures well. If you live in
When basil starts to flower, many gardeners quickly remove the blossoms to encourage more leaf growth and prevent the leaves from becoming bitter. After all,
Gardeners often grow parsley as a go-to herb for garnishing dishes and making flavorful parsley sauce. But it does more than just decorate plates. It
Grow your fresh ingredients to enhance the taste of your dishes. You don’t need a full vegetable patch or fruit orchard to get started. Just
