There are so many different ways to garden and such a wealth of knowledge on YouTube these days that it’s hard not to be addicted to it. Plus, everyone is sharing all of this information for free! There are some truly inspiring gardens and gardeners here, as well as some older documentaries that are hard to find, but packed with absolutely wonderful gardening information. Please leave a comment letting me know your favorite documentaries or videos, and if any of the videos have been taken offline — I want this to be an ever-evolving gardening resource....

Nothing beats a few sprigs of fresh herbs straight from the planter itself. But if you are short of outdoor space or have weather conditions that discourage you. Make an indoor herb garden. Indoor Herb Garden Ideas 1. TeaCup Herb Garden Grow a herb garden in vintage teacups that you no longer use. Not only it will look good but this way you will be able to grow your own herbs....

If you need a refresher on how to grow camellias, check out care guide. In this article, we will cover why your plants may fail to bloom and what you can do about it. Winter and early spring can be terrible for the gardener. Everything is dormant in many regions, and while the quiet, cold months can be beautiful in their own way, thank goodness for the winter bloomers like camellias....

1. Pine Cone Feeders Create this hanging feeder for squirrels, using pine cones, peanut butter, and other important supplies. You’ll get the detailed How-to at Keaton The Foodie. 2. Corn Feeder Build a squirrel feeder that holds a whole ear of dried corn to feed these munchkins. Try making this feeder following this tutorial from the DIY Network. 3. Mason Jar Feeder Employ the spare mason jar in making this squirrel feeder in easy, quick steps....

Microgreens are an easy way to incorporate extra greens into your diet. They also provide instant gratification since you can plant them indoors and harvest them in at least two weeks! If you want to have easy access to some flavor, fennel microgreens are the way to go. Table of Contents Fennel has a zingy, peppery flavor that’s close to licorice or anise. Fennel microgreens are milder in flavor and a bit sweeter than fully grown fennel....

Pycnanthemum tenuifolium is a hardy and adaptable plant that you can plant in your herb garden, along your garden borders, in a rain garden, and between rocks or as a xeriscaping plant. All parts of this plant, when crushed, have a strong fragrance of mint. The dried leaves of this fragrant herbaceous perennial plant emit a mint-like aroma, and can be used as a food item. You can boil them to make mint tea!...

One common problem that plagues gardeners is tomato leaf curl. This symptom can be caused by many factors and the key is to correctly identify the issue before administering a solution. Table of Contents Tomatoes are one of the most commonly grown plants and take the pride of place in many gardens. From gorgeous heirlooms to prolific hybrids, there is a tomato plant out there for everyone. Nothing beats the taste of a tomato straight off the vine, but tomatoes can also be a bit tricky to grow....

So, say you planted some nutritious maize. Corn gets a bad rap these days. It’s in everything from breakfast cereal to dog food to skin care products, so how can it be healthy? Well, my friends, it is. Especially sweet corn, which is loaded with fiber, vitamin C, folate, thiamine, magnesium, and potassium, all of which are essential to human health. It’s the processed products you have to watch out for, not garden-grown deliciousness....

Agave is a large genus of plants with over 250-300 varieties. Large types of agaves are difficult to be contained in containers, but there are smaller, more compact agave varieties available that you can grow in pots both outdoors and indoors. Check out this article on 12 types of agave for your garden here Most Beautiful Agave Varieties 1. Black Spined Agave Botanical Name: Agave macroacantha Height & Spread in a Pot: 10-16 inches...

Some of my favorite things to grow in my garden are root vegetables because of their element of surprise. With many other common plants, you can often track their progress by frequent visual inspection. Those that grow underground hold a sense of mystery with only their foliage to give some indication of what’s below the surface. Along with tugging free triumphant parsnips after their long growing season, I’ve also encountered some unpleasant surprises, including experiencing the damage of the carrot fly and discarding substantial parts of my carrot harvest due to this pest....

If you love your cat, it’s a good idea to make an indoor cat garden for her. Just follow this step by step guide to do this! If you’re like me who loves her cats, you’ll surely approve of my idea of creating a CAT FRIENDLY GARDEN. Make an INDOOR CAT GARDEN–An oasis for your dearest kitty. As I love growing plants indoors, I always keep care when choosing plants– if they are safe for my kitty....

If you love mushrooms but don’t like the varieties you can find in the grocery store, growing your own colony is the perfect solution. Cultivating fungi at home is a fantastic way to see just how amazing nature is. With just a few tools, mushroom spawn plugs, and the proper growing medium, you will be on your way to witnessing something magical, right in your backyard. Maybe you love taking hikes and walks in the woods, but don’t want to spend your time searching and foraging for that perfect fungus to add to this evening’s dinner....

We will introduce you to the world of tomato disfigurement known as catfacing – a disorder that is not contagious, but can cause significant losses of yield. You nurture your tomato plants until you have beautiful fruit maturing on the vine. Upon closer inspection, you discover that something has gone terribly wrong. Your fruits have a hideous deformity! What is going on? Fear not – they are not under siege from a pathogen that could ruin your entire crop....

There are some fancy models on the market, but for the home gardener, high-tech equipment isn’t really necessary. Here’s a general rule of thumb in the gardening world: Most plants need around 1 inch of water every week. While this sounds simple enough, it’s hard to know what 1 inch of water looks like. And without a rain gauge, you really have no way of knowing. A rain gauge allows you to keep track of precipitation and irrigation output, so as not to overwater – which is not only wasteful, but could encourage disease and cause harm to plants....

Lavender is one of the most popular flowers to grow in an ornamental or medicinal garden. If you are growing it, then you will be interested to know that propagating lavender is an easy task while also being economical and fun. Table of Contents This article will focus on how to propagate lavender from cuttings, air layering, and seed. You can accomplish these methods with minimal tools and in a short amount of time....

Fresh from the store, succulents are so neat and compact. It’s a shame that eventually the leaves die, stems grow, and things get a little crazy. That’s when maintenance comes in. With a good pruning succulents can remain just as tidy as the day you bought them. Because they’re slow-growing, succulents don’t need frequent trimming. We’re talking once-a-year pruning at most, plus any emergency trims. The process is simple but makes a huge difference!...

If you want to create privacy to save yourself from prying eyes, Use plants! Plants also improve the curb appeal and provide naturalness. Check out these 6 Tips & Ideas! “I grow plants for many reasons: to please my soul, to challenge my elements, or to challenge my patience, for novelty, or for nostalgia but mostly for the joy in seeing them grow.” –David Hobson Gardening plants have been used for a variety of reasons, but are generally and mostly used to enhance curb appeal, make the home or front yard look more elegant and welcoming and serve as natural fillers in your backyard when it is looking a tad bit too bare....

Half past the March you start to feel the excitement of working in the garden and from the beginning of April, gardening season perks up and mood uplifts for summer. To enjoy your garden, whole season–it’s important to do certain April gardening tasks. What are they? Find them out in this article. 1. Clean the Garden Fall and winter leave a lot of branches, dead leaves, and debris behind. Clear your garden, lawn and flower borders of any such debris so that you can prepare for the planting season....

What’s causing this and how do you fix it? Read on to learn more! Kale’s nutritional benefits are well-known, and the leafy green has become a favorite with restaurant chefs and home cooks alike. Perhaps you love this veggie so much you’ve added it to your garden. But, oh no! You’re seeing that some of the leaves of your kale plants (Brassica oleracea var. acephala) are wilting! We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....

We’re here to help! We’ll walk you through the process and give you all of our tips and tricks, and then finish up with some preparation and recipe recommendations. So your okra plant is flourishing and has started to bloom. Congrats! But when are the plants ready to harvest and how do you do it? We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....