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It thrives in containers, garden beds, or on a sunny windowsill for indoor growth. Tarragon is a cold hardy perennial herb with a sweet anise-like flavor that’s a star in French cuisine and useful in a wide range of dishes. The flavorful leaves are rich in essential oils, and make a delicious addition to eggs, poultry, seafood, tomatoes, and much more. Tarragon is one of the first herbs to break winter dormancy, sending up shoots in late winter to early spring....

1. Compost Citrus peels can be composted, they are an excellent source of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Adding them to compost is a great way to make it nutritious. Before putting citrus peels to compost pile be sure to break them down into small pieces to speed up the composting process. As an added bonus, citrus peels also protects compost from scavengers and some pests as many of them dislike the smell....

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....

Birds can become a serious annual problem once they know where accessible fruit is, and can cause significant yield losses. You’ve waited all season to stain your fingers purple with delicious homegrown blueberry juice. A flock of hungry birds descends, and before you can get your hands on just one of those hard earned, mouth watering berries, your bushes are stripped clean. You can’t blame them for loving the fruit, but you don’t have to share your blueberries....

Are you looking for a vining plant to provide vivid green foliage on your backyard pergola? It’s time to take a look at wintercreeper! This creeping, climbing vine can grow to create a living roof with ease. It’s also perfect for green fencing. And it’s great for ground cover too! Table of Contents Euonymus fortunei comes in many colorations. Pure green, a mix of light and dark combined, creamy white, and even purple aren’t uncommon shades....

1. DIY String Chandelier Pretty up your outdoor sitting area in the garden with these DIY string chandeliers. Get the How-to here. 2. DIY Yarn Wreath Complete this super easy yarn project, make a wreath for your front door or mantle in simple steps available here. 3. DIY Colorful Yarn Balls Create chaos of bold colors in your home and garden with these yarn balls. View the DIY article here....

You love to garden but you don’t have a piece of land. No problem, you can have a garden on the rooftop, however small. It is not necessary to abandon the idea of being able to create a natural paradise. There are many tricks and clever ideas to do this and here are a few rooftop gardening tips that’ll help you. Terrace Garden Tips 1. Create a theme for your rooftop garden and stick to it....

When getting started in aquaponics, it’s hard to know where to begin. It’s a more complicated way of growing than soil gardening or even hydroponics, so it’s natural to feel confused. Table of Contents When I first started growing in aquaponics systems, I turned to some of the best aquaponics books to show me the way.​ Reading these books gave me all of the information ​I needed to get my first systems up and running....

Crown gall, caused by the crown gall bacteria, Agrobacterium tumefaciens, is an unsightly plant disease found in soil. While in most cases crown gall is not fatal to plants, this disease disrupts water transport and nutrient flow throughout the plant and can lead to stunted growth and malnutrition. Crown gall impacts over 600 plant species, including many important crops like stone fruits and grapes. Table of Contents These tumor-like growths were observed on grape vines and woody plants and documented starting in the 1800s throughout France, Italy, Germany, Canada, and the U....

If you’re as bay-obsessed as I am, perhaps you’ve considered growing your own Laurus nobilis plants from seed. I can’t imagine my spice cupboard being devoid of the sweet, floral spice of bay leaves. It’s one of those flavors I find so essential in my cooking. No matter where I’m living, from a tiny loft in the middle of a city to a sprawling ranch in the mountains, I always have a potted bay plant with me....

If you are fond of growing tomatoes but also afraid of pests attacking your plant, then you must plant Ring Culture Tomatoes. It will help in preventing root diseases and soil-borne pests, helping them to thrive. Read in detail about how to use ring culture for tomatoes. Also Read: How to Grow Tomatoes in Pots How to Use Ring Culture for Tomatoes? Under the ring-culture system, tomatoes are grown in a bottomless pot or ring in a partially submerged, water retaining base....

Let’s look further into the reasons some gardenias might incur winter damage, how you can tell if there’s hope for your frost-damaged plant, and ways to protect your plants ahead of a cold snap. Uh-oh. Does your outdoor gardenia have brittle branches and brown leaves following a bout of freezing temperatures? If you’re left wondering whether the ornamental shrub, Gardenia jasminoides, could come back from that damage, my answer is a definite, “Maybe....

Everywhere we look, cacti seem to be creeping into gardens both in and outdoors. Their popularity is justified by the numerous shapes and sizes available. With so many different forms, you can never have too many cacti. And this is when you need to learn how to propagate cactus. Cactus propagation is a fantastic method of increasing your cactus supply without spending a cent. It’s simple enough for beginners and gets easier with practice....

Spade vs shovel? Wait, aren’t those the same thing? The English language would have you believe so, but we’re here to set the record straight. Table of Contents The names spade and shovel are often used interchangeably, even in stores, so it’s no wonder people are confused! There is a difference between these two, and it’s a pretty big one. We’re here to share which is which and when to use them, saving you time and effort in your garden....

This disorder is caused by a fungus that thrives in warm, damp places. It is common in the nurseries that propagate these plants, so it could be lurking in your pot without your knowledge. In addition to their dramatic good looks, amaryllis plants are generally tough and resilient. This makes them ideal presents for gardening newcomers, and they make a colorful addition to holiday decor. However, even when they receive the best of care, amaryllis plants (Hippeastrum spp....

But, being underground bulbs, there can be some understandable confusion about exactly when they’re ready to harvest. Without x-ray vision, you can’t tell when they’ve reached that perfect stage of plump maturity! Garlic is beloved in the kitchen as a flavor intensive in a wide range of dishes. With a delightfully pungent taste and fantastic aroma, regular consumption of the stinking rose also has numerous health benefits. Plus, cultivating your own is easy....

Garlic is one of the most rewarding things you can grow on your own. Garlic bulbs are tasty, and they last a long time. Since the growing season is coming, and we’re thinking about timings, you may wonder: how long does it take for garlic to grow? Table of Contents While most varieties take around 9 months to mature when propagated from cloves, there are short-season varieties that take less time....

Plus, saving your own is economical as well as convenient. Few things are as satisfying to the tomato buff as harvesting their own homegrown crop of red, ripe, and delicious fruits. About the only thing more fulfilling is having your own stash of heirloom seeds, safely stored and waiting patiently for their turn to dazzle and delight. Saving your own tomato pips is a great way to preserve those varieties that have proven themselves as dependable performers in your garden....

New to gardening and wondering how to start seeds? Maybe you’re someone who thinks you just don’t have a green thumb. Maybe you killed the last few plants that you just glanced at. Table of Contents Have no fear…Epic Gardening is here! I was just like you. In fact, I only started gardening about two years ago, so I’m still pretty new to it all. Prior to that, the last thing I grew was grass for a fourth grade science project…and let’s just say I didn’t get an A on that project ;)...

Watering Air Plants can become a tricky business especially if you are among those who believe that air plant only needs air to survive. The reason behind them being called Air plants is because they do not require soil not because they can survive without water. So now if this misconception is clear let us know more about How to Water Air Plants. Should You Water Air Plants? In their natural habitat, air plants absorb moisture from the surrounding air....