Gardening Tips & Information

Image by JackF You’ve been there before. A family member or dear friend gifts you with an astounding plant and you have no idea how to care for it. It might be a poinsettia or an Easter lily, but holiday plant gift care…

Image by Zaharia_Bogdan Cinnamon is a wonderful flavor addition to cookies, cakes, and any number of other foods, but to gardeners, it’s so much more. This versatile spice can be used to help root cuttings,…

Image by vaaseenaa As the fictional “pandemic” movie themes of the past become the reality of today, the agricultural community will likely see an increased interest in foods with antiviral properties. This…

Image by Tisomboon Social distancing may be the new normal for a while, so why not make the best of it? Green dividers are much friendlier than other types of physical barriers. They are more attractive and…

Image by Анатолий Тушенцов In order to identify a plant, you need to recognize characteristics like size, form, leaf shape, flower color, or fragrance. Then, you may link those characteristics to a name.…

Image by shironosov Most people instinctively run for shelter when it starts raining. It can certainly be a little perilous to risk getting soaked and chilled. On the other hand, though, is rain relaxing? It…

Image by marugod83 You can invest a bundle in your garden if you want to, but not everyone does. It is completely feasible to do your gardening on a budget by using free or low-cost materials. If you are…

Image by Zephyr18 What is the summer solstice? Exactly when is the summer solstice? How does the summer solstice work and what does this changing of the seasons mean for gardeners? Read on to learn the…

Image by troutfisherman Even in the same growing zone, regional differences in the garden can be quite dramatic. From one garden to another, growing conditions will never be identical. Microclimates within…

Image by Makidotvn Are you a sophomore year gardener? The first season can be both disappointing and rewarding. You’re just learning how to keep plants alive and hoping that some will thrive. There are bound…