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1. Gardening Tools Faux Clock Obviously, this is not a functional clock but it could be an eye catcher in your garden. Make this faux clock with the old gardening tools you’ve and pallets. Tutorial here. 2. Rusty Shovel Flower No plant can grow this unique flower (chuckle!) and making this rusty shovel flower is a great way to put those old shovel heads into use. If you don’t have enough heads ask your gardener friends or run your creative glands for something else....

1. Recycled Can Lids Garden Marker For this recycled garden marker idea, you’ll need can lids, forks, and a few other items. Check out the instructions here! 2. Tea Bag Plant Marker Perfect idea if you have a windowsill herb garden or an indoor kitchen garden. Inexpensive and easy to make, the tutorial is available here! 3. DIY Seedling Marker Give names to your seedlings to save yourself from the confusion, once they pop out of seed pots and trays....

What do you do when you want a greenhouse but don’t want to spend a fortune to make it happen? Hit up Craigslist. And that’s just what Jason Ellis of Rock Hill, South Carolina did. He found some free pallet racking and put it to use, converting it into the framework of a spectacular DIY greenhouse. Pallet racking is the metal framework that pallets are stored on in warehouses – similar to giant sized shelving....

If you’re tired of the basic microgreen crops, like radishes and sunflowers, we have a lesser-known herb that you can learn how to grow. Known for its tangy flavor, sorrel makes an exciting microgreen! Not only that, but sorrel microgreens are pretty basic to grow. With this crop, you can liven up your kitchen with minimal effort. Table of Contents Sorrel plant is a lesser-known garden herb that’s commonly used in France....

I hate it when everyone tells me a plant is impossible to kill. If it starts to look sick, I feel like a failure. Obviously, they provide beautiful color to shady spots, but that’s not the only reason hostas are so wildly popular. They’re also low maintenance and extremely resistant to disease (we won’t talk about slugs, however). So when your hosta looks like someone beat it up with a baseball bat, it can be extra distressing....

Bird of paradise is an evergreen tropical plant native to South Africa, but it’s grown in warm locales around the world. There are five species in this genus, and all may be referred to by the same common name. When I first moved to southern California from Montana to attend university, I was amazed by the diverse array of stunning plants: the pink sprays of bougainvillea, the purple flush of jacaranda trees, the orange-tufted, sharp-beaked birds of paradise....

Table of Contents Is it possible to grow wandering jew plant outdoors? Absolutely. It started there, after all! But there’s some tricks to growing these plants so they thrive in an outdoor setting. Let’s talk about the best ways to provide for your Tradescantia-species plants. All wandering jew plants are similar in their requirements, so these tips will work for all types. Temperature and Climate Needs In their native habitat, the wandering jew plant tends to prefer warmer climates....

We’ve got an Aquafarm to take a look at today on the blog. It’s a pretty cool countertop aquaponics system that was first brought to life via Kickstarter by the same guys who do the Mushroom Kit that I’ve also reviewed here on the blog. Table of Contents ​The Aquafarm, also called the Back To The Roots Water Garden, is designed to be a mini-aquaponics system. It’s a great introduction to the growing method for the total novice....

Growing Olive Tree in a Pot is the best way to accommodate them in a small balcony or patio. As it can grow quite large, having it in a container makes sense if you lack space, and this way, you can also take it with you while moving out! Check out our article on growing pomegranate tree in pots here How to Grow Olive Tree in a Pot The best and the most successful way to grow Olives is to get a plant from a nursery or any trustable online vendor....

Nothing says summer like home-grown, crispy cucumbers. Behind that mouthwatering fruit are months of nurturing, protecting, and, most importantly, pruning cucumbers. Without proper cucumber pruning, your vines won’t be able to grow and produce fruit. In this article, we’ll answer all your questions about how to prune cucumber plants – plus more! Table of Contents Before we get started, you have to know how cucumber vines grow. One main stem has nodes, or joints, along its length....

How do you know when they are ready to pick? Read on to learn how to harvest, store, and prepare homegrown kohlrabi. Kohlrabi is a cole family plant with large, juicy bulbs that form above ground, emerging from a central stalk. Gaining in popularity, these crispy bulbs are easy to grow, and are delicious both raw and cooked. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....

The start of spring is always a joyous time! With a few months of cool temperatures on the horizon, you’ll want to consider what you can harvest that grows well without summer’s usual heat. Chinese broccoli is a great addition to your garden and table! A delicious and versatile brassica, growing Chinese broccoli is a fast and easy option. With a grow time of just 4-7 weeks, you’ll be harvesting in no time!...

Spinach is the ultimate healthy food. It’s bursting with iron, Vitamin C, beta carotene – you name it. But, what if we told you that spinach can be even healthier? Not only that but also tastier and faster to grow? With a simple growing process, anyone can grow the best superfood around: spinach microgreens! Table of Contents Microgreens aren’t a type of plant, but rather a stage of growth. This means that you don’t need seeds labeled as microgreens – any vegetable seeds will do....

This article focuses on why the green segmented stems of Schlumbergera may turn yellow, and what you can do about it. The Christmas cactus, Schlumbergera spp., is a tropical ornamental plant that thrives in indirect sunlight with moist, organically-rich soil that drains well. These conditions replicate its natural setting beneath rainforest canopies in South America, where it grows as an epiphyte attached to trees and rocks. In our guide to growing Christmas cactus, we talk about how to cultivate this easy-care houseplant....

In this article, we’ll consider 11 reasons for cauliflower not forming heads. Cauliflower can be a challenging vegetable to grow in the home garden. It has very specific needs, and when they aren’t met, your harvest basket may be full of green leaves, but no heads. And while the foliage is delicious, it’s a disappointing season finale. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....

Whether you’ve slathered it on your skin, seen it in tiny pots at the grocery store, or witnessed all its glory in the desert, we’ve all come across aloe vera at some point in our lives. This unique, medicinal plant is a staple of succulent gardening – and one you can very easily take care of! So if you haven’t already, it’s time to add aloe vera plant care to your gardening repertoire....

Pansies, with their five overlapped petals and pattern of faces, look utterly beautiful! Not just that, they’re available in many colors. What’s more? It’s also believed that you can eat them too. So, Are Pansies Edible? Let’s find out! Check out our article on edible plants here Are Pansies Edible? Yes, pansies are edible! Not only their petals, but you can also consume their stamen, pistil, and sepals. They have a sweet taste with a little grassy note like lettuce and are full of antioxidants with anti-inflammatory properties....

Learn how to grow Honeycrisp apple tree. Honeycrisp apples are growing in popularity for their exceptional freshness, sweet taste and crisp and juicy flavor. They are a cross between “Macoun” and Honeygold” apples. USDA Zones— 3 – 9a Difficulty— Moderate Soil pH— 6 – 7 Propagation and Growing Honeycrisp apples If you are planning to grow honeycrisp apple tree, it is better to buy a grafted plant from nursery. Grafted trees are good annual bearers with increased productivity....

In fact, it often does a better job of preserving flavor than drying does. The bright taste of fresh herbs is a pleasure that both cooks and gardeners alike enjoy. There’s nothing quite like their heady fragrance and zesty flavor to add flair to a recipe! Sadly, at summer’s end, much of our fresh but frost-tender seasonings go dormant. But those fantastic flavors don’t have to disappear from our plates until next year....

In our guide to growing leeks, we discussed cultivation. In this article, we offer 7 tips for an excellent harvest. The leek, Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum, is a member of the Amaryllidaceae family, and a close relative of the onion. Sometimes called a long onion, its leaves form a densely packed cylinder at the base, and fan out at the top. The tender cylinder has a succulent, oniony flavor. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....