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Did you know that there are many different types of broccoli? You probably see veggies at your local grocery store or farmer’s market that look vaguely like broccoli but are leafier, skinnier, bright green, blue-green, or even look like fractals. Such variation in size and appearance also means variable growing times, leading to months of broccoli bliss. All of these broccoli varieties and broccoli hybrids are part of the Brassica oleracea species, which also includes cabbage, cauliflower, kale, Brussels sprouts, kohlrabi, collard greens, and others....

Are you looking forward to redesigning the appearance of your windows with natural elements? Spice up their look with colorful accents using these Windowsill Decor Ideas with Plants. Here are some awesome windowsill flower garden ideas you can use Windowsill Decor Ideas with Plants 1. Windowsill Cactus Garden The bright light from the window will make cacti thrive to their full potential. 2. Cactus in Earthen Pots If you have a large space by a window, you can group multiple cactus plants together like this....

As you expand your knowledge about growing cucumbers, you may be interested to learn about cucumber companion plants. Cucumber plants are one of the top five vegetables found in a vegetable garden and thrive when planted near beneficial plants. Companion planting is not a new concept, with evidence of its use by the ancient Greeks and Romans. Table of Contents Native to India, the cucumber has been a food source for well over 3000 years....

Let’s learn more about this beautiful genus of plants that provide a welcome burst of springtime color. While its brilliantly-colored beauty is enough to make even the sourest puss happy, a crocus poking its brightly hued head through the snow is known to trigger frenzied joy in those who feel perpetually winter-afflicted. Many gardeners look to the appearance of crocuses as the first sign that spring is but a nanosecond away....

Cabbage is a fundamental garden vegetable, so it only makes sense for cabbage to be included in a microgreens garden. This classic cole crop is super easy to grow both ways, so it’s perfect for beginning microgreen growers. Impatient gardeners will also be pleased since these tiny plants grow wicked fast. With some basic instruction, you’ll be harvesting your very own cabbage microgreens in just two weeks! Table of Contents...

Hearty and vigorous plants, the pretty fruits grow in large clusters in a rainbow of colors – chocolate, mahogany, orange, red, yellow, almost black, and pink, in a solid hue or even with tiger stripes. Solanum lycopersicum var. cerasiforme Do you love the idea of picking sweet, ripe tomatoes fresh from the vine but aren’t sure how to begin? Cherry tomatoes are great plants to start with. Rewarding for the new and experienced gardener alike, they’re wonderfully productive and easy to grow – a single plant can produce a reliable crop of bite-sized fruits from early summer until fall....

There are about 70 species from which to choose, and mixing and matching results in beautiful landscape displays. If you have hostas, you know that these herbaceous perennials are some of the best shade plants for USDA Hardiness Zones 2 to 8. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. In green, white, yellow, and variegated combinations, the leaves – often of enormous proportions – brighten dark areas of the landscape to bring them into vivid focus....

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....

If you’ve come from my post on hydroponics for beginners, welcome! Table of Contents If you haven’t, welcome anyways! This post is designed to give you an overview of hydroponic nutrients – what they’re made of, what they do, and the different types. What are Hydroponic Nutrients? Because we are growing plants without soil, we miss out on a good deal of nutrients that soil contains. When mixed with water, hydroponic nutrients are designed to replace all of the macro and micro nutrients found within soil....

But when, exactly, do flowers in the Viola genus bloom? Pansies, violets, and violas are some of my favorite flowers. These perky, cheerful blooms all belong to the same genus, Viola, but they are diverse in size and color. Known for being prolific bloomers, they’re perfect for beginning gardeners because of how easy they are to grow, and valued by longtime gardeners for the same reason. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....

English Ivy A house with ivy-covered walls is charming, but appearances are deceiving. English ivy is a viciously invasive plant. At best, it can take over your yard with little chance of reclamation. At worst, its roots can wriggle into and break apart brick, mortar, fencing and even concrete. Japanese Barberry Japanese barberry is readily sold at home improvement centers as a “deer-resistant” plant, and well-meaning gardeners often think of its berries as food for wildlife....

Have you been wondering what kind of grow light you need for that indoor growing adventure you want to start so bad? With the recent explosion of hydroponics, indoor growing, and the LED grow light industry, it’s no surprise that there are a ton of companies in the market right now. And with so many options, making the right choice can become quite a headache really quick when you scroll past dozens of lighting options....

The juicy berries are a source of food for more than 40 species of songbird, including the American robin, mockingbirds, woodpeckers and finches. Callicarpa americana How can you not immediately fall in love with a plant called “American beautyberry”? It just makes the heart swell. Here, take a Kleenex. The emotive lexicon is well deserved. This large, deciduous shrub, native to the southeastern United States, is truly beautiful. With long, arching branches bearing large, light green leaves, and clusters of little flowers that morph into green and then brilliant purple berries containing three to four seeds each....

A legume with clover-shaped leaves, fenugreek microgreens add an unusual flavor to meals. A mainstay in Indian cooking, chhoti or samudra methi as they’re known in India are often paired with potatoes as tasty microgreens. Fenugreek is used as a spice in its seed form and as an herb or green in the leaf form. You might be more familiar with fenugreek as a spice, which is used in curry powder and garam masala....

In this guide, we’ll talk about how to keep your camellia protected and thriving through the cold winter months. Spotting a splash of color in a winter landscape can immediately brighten and add beauty to the dreary, gray days. Camellia is a good choice for adding color, and important sources of pollinator forage, when most plants have begun months of slumber. But even though most varieties are semi-tolerant of cold temperatures, and can even continue to bloom through light frost or a dusting of snow, they still need some protection from hard freezes and harsh winds....

Growing Umbrella Plant Indoors is a great idea, thanks to its lush glossy foliage and low maintenance nature. It’s commonly called the ‘Umbrella Tree’ because of the elongated leaves that resemble an umbrella! It’s an ideal plant to place in an empty and bright spot of your home or office. The plant also acts as an air purifier, removing toxins from the indoor air. These qualities make it worthy enough to grow if you know what’s required when it comes to Schefflera Plant Care Indoors!...

You just need glass tubes and jars to complete these Indoor Vertical Garden Ideas, and the best part–These projects require only water as a growing medium, which means you don’t need to do a lot of care. Check out our article on how to make a vertical garden and ideas here Glass Tubes and Jars Vertical Garden Ideas 1. Climbers and other Ferns in Multiple Test Tubes This green wall was made using Ikea spice racks....

All of the following cultivars will work well for naturalizing, and all of them have simple (rather than double) blooms, making them pollinator friendly. If your garden to-do list includes planting drifts of naturalized daffodils, carefully arranged to look like they popped up and spread of their own accord, it’s important to choose the right varieties. Cultivars that will work for this purpose might be described as “good multipliers,” “vigorous,” or “suitable for naturalization....

Love indoor plants? Well, you are going to appreciate them more after viewing these 33 House Plants Home Pictures for Inspiration in this article. Have a look at some great hanging houseplant ideas from Instagram here Best House Plants Home Pictures for Inspiration 1. Air Purifying Houseplants Not only they look good, but purify indoor air too! 2. Plants Bring Life The perfect amalgamation of furniture and plants makes for a perfect living-living room....

Arnica montana, also known as “mountain tobacco” or “Wolf’s Bane” is a herbaceous flowering plant. It is grown for its bright yellow flowers and medicinal purposes, used in skin ailments. USDA Zones: 5 to 9 Propagation Method: Seeds Difficulty: Easy Soil Type: Slightly acidic to neutral Bloom Color: Yellow Growing Habit It grows up to 30 to 60 cm. tall and produces daisy like yellow flowers in summer, often grown as perennial, you can also grow it as annual....