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Do you raise chickens? If so, you’re likely awash in an abundance of fresh eggs from your birds, just like Kevin is. Thankfully, Kris came to the rescue and taught Kevin how to make her incredible Bloody Mary deviled eggs! While deviled eggs are incredible on their own, the Bloody Mary deviled eggs are packed with all of the flavor of a Bloody Mary in deviled egg form. Hot sauce, tomato paste, and other ingredients combine to provide deviled eggs with a kick!...

Darkling beetles (family Tenebrionidae) are a large and diverse family of beetles with over 20,000 known species worldwide and over 1,500 species in North America. Many home gardeners who raise chickens or ducks may be familiar with mealworms, the larvae form of the darkling beetle, and may have even dabbled in raising these nutrient-dense worms. Table of Contents While a darkling beetle may be a nutritious treat for birds or tasty bait for fish, it can also be problematic for gardeners....

In our guide to growing blueberries we cover cultivation instructions and how to care for your plants. In this article, we zero in on how and when to fertilize your blueberry bushes. Blueberries are one of those easy-to-grow garden plants whose fruit provides you with incredible nutrition – and tasty treats! If you fertilize them correctly in the spring you can expect buckets of vitamin-packed berries in the summer, between June and August....

From winter to bunching to green, there are tons of cool onion varieties. They may be different colors and have different flavors, but all have one thing in common: onions make great microgreens! Onion microgreens are low-maintenance, tasty, and the perfect new garden project. Table of Contents If you haven’t tried growing microgreens yet, it’s definitely worth a shot. A microgreen, like a sprout, is a young plant that’s harvested early for its tender flavor and surplus of nutrients....

What Is A Salsa Garden? A salsa garden is just a normal garden, but focused on growing salsa essentials: tomato, onion, peppers and herbs. While none of these plants require a great deal of meticulous care, they will need to be planted at the right time and harvested at the ideal flavor point. If you already have a garden, find a sunny spot for Roma tomatoes and peppers hot enough to satisfy....

Often overlooked, the lovely little white or yellow blossoms of the magical elder shrub are also edible and medicinal, with some very special benefits of their own. You may have heard talk about the benefits of elderberries, or even come across elderberry syrup on the shelf of your local health food store. But you likely never heard anything about the flowers. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....

The American Dahlia Society (ADS)categorizes dahlias into three groups on the basis of color, form (or flower type), and size. Dahlias are beloved by gardeners and florists for their large array of glorious colors and delightful flowers that range from miniature pompoms to giant dinnerplates! Flowering from midsummer until the arrival of frost, they add fresh beauty to beds, borders, containers, and window boxes through the dog days of summer – just when other plants start to wear out from summer’s heat....

Table of Contents What if I told you that the devil’s ivy plant was given that name because it’s nearly impossible to kill? As a houseplant enthusiast, any plant that’s hard to kill is a plant that I want to grow! ​ Listen to this post on the Epic Gardening Podcast Subscribe to the Epic Gardening Podcast on iTunes or Spotify Devil’s Ivy Overview Golden pothos is one of the most popular houseplants in the world because it is so easy to care for....

As with many things in life, there isn’t a clear-cut answer to the question. These plants don’t normally change hue, but it’s entirely possible (if unlikely) that they might. Isn’t nature fun? Bleeding hearts are such unique flowers. There’s nothing like them out there, with their heart-shaped, pendulous blossoms. Plus, they’re wildly popular because they bring color to shady spots, and they’re so darn easy to care for. Picture a cottage garden without them....

While some of the hardier species need that chill, that’s not to say that extreme cold or heavy snow can’t cause some damage. It can take a little more preparation and extra work to protect jasmine from harsher weather. The heady fragrance of jasmine is nearly unmistakable. In certain parts of the world, different varieties have been cultivated and used for making beauty products, tea, fragrances, and oil for centuries....

Read these basic successful gardening tips to become a better gardener in this article. The difference between a ‘Successful Gardener’ and a ‘Gardener’ is a thin line of knowledge and experience. Your success as a gardener depends on how much you know about gardening; which plant you need to grow and when: In October or in March, in summer or in winter, annual or perennial, hardy or tender? You need to know about your hardiness zone too (*hardiness zones are decided by the minimum temperature of your region)....

Depending on the size and types of fishes, you have to change the aquarium water monthly, weekly, or 1-2 times a week. Rather than throwing it away, Using Aquarium Water for Plants can be beneficial in a lot of ways as it contains nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, ammonia, and beneficial micro-organisms, which is healthy for your green little friends! Check out our article on red aquarium plants here Can You Water Houseplants with Aquarium Water The straight answer to the question is–Yes!...

Gardeners use bat guano as a type of manure fertilizer in their gardens. It helps your plants to thrive and become healthier, stronger, and greener. It also helps considerably with flower development. Table of Contents Bat guano is dried in organic fertilizer form, and you can easily find it in a powder form or as small pellets. When mixed with water, it becomes a slow-release fertilizer with high nitrogen content, helping all of the flora in your garden thrive....

What are the best watering options for your landscape, your budget, and the way you like to work? Here’s what we’ll cover in this article: Getting water to your plants can be one of the most labor-intensive aspects of gardening. But it doesn’t have to be. While I do sometimes enjoy standing in the garden with a hose and communing with the flora and fauna, other times I’m glad if something more automatic takes over the job – like when it’s 98 degrees outside....

Growing an Indoor Pizza Garden lets you enjoy fresh toppings for that great, organic taste. Let’s have a look at which veggies to grow in the limited space at home. Check out our article on the list of common cooking herbs here Indoor Pizza Garden Requirements Location Pizza garden requires five to six hours of daily sunlight for the veggies to grow well. You can design an indoor pizza garden on your balcony, patio, or a sunny windowsill for the best results....

Table of Contents Light affects us all in different ways. Some people want to raise their arms and greet the morning rays with gleeful shouts. Others turn into vampires and hide under the bed covers. These people usually need coffee before they’ll so much as peek out from under the sheets. Regardless how humans may react when showered with sunshine, it may be helpful for the serious gardener to know: how does light affect plant growth?...

The many landscape varieties common in cultivation feature dazzling clusters of pink, mauve, or white flowers that bloom in spring or summer, depending on the type. Spiraea is a large genus of showy, flowering shrubs in the Rosaceae (rose) family, and cold-hardy garden varieties typically handle most cold or wet weather conditions with ease – but there are a few exceptions. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....

Chlorella is a green algae that that is rich in nutrients and sold as a dietary supplement. Chlorella contains all the B vitamins as well as amino acids, vitamin C, vitamin E, nucleic acid, and various minerals. According to alternative medicine practitioners daily consumption of chlorella is good for your health. Growing chlorella at home costs less than buying processed supplements and is just as effective and you don’t need lot of space to do this....

Papalo is a green leafy plant with pungent, egg-shaped leaves. It is a seasonal herb, native to Mexico, Central, and South America. The sharp flavor of Papalo, which is a mix of arugula, cilantro, and rue, complements many dishes. It’s used in many Mexican recipes. If you too want to enjoy it fresh, then here are all the details on How to Grow Papalo. Botanical Name: Porophyllum ruderale Common Names: Papaloquelite, Bolivian coriander, Yerba porosa, mampuito, cravo-de-uruba, chipaca, hierba de venado, mampuito, oreja de monte, purranga, ruda cimarrona (wild rue), summer cilantro, Bolivian coriander, quuilquina, quirquiña, yerba porosa, killi, ruda de gallina, gallenaza...

Oenothera fruticosa, commonly known as Southern sundrops or sundrops, is a tall-standing, day-flowering plant that produces beautiful, terminal clusters of bright yellow flowers in late spring and summer. The lance-shaped, fresh green leaves of the Oenothera fruticosa are a little jagged. The plant is called sundrops thanks to the cup-like flowers that bloom during the day. Even though each flower is short-lived, they grow in succession through a period of two months....