The Star anise plant, known for its star-shaped fruits, is a popular plant. Star anise is an herb used widely in South Asian cuisines, as a spice for its incredible flavor and aroma. It’s not just a culinary herb and spice, but it offers a plethora of scientifically proven benefits. Star anise has a long […]
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15 of the Best Smelling Plants Ever
I love making my home smell good naturally, and the best way to do so is through these best smelling plants. There is nothing more natural than a plant that smells absolutely delicious. Your guests will thank you, and you’ll always want one of these best smelling plants in your home! Best Smelling Plants Scented […]
12 Plants You Can Indoor Garden This Winter
I love a good indoor garden! After all the days are getting shorter, the nights are getting longer and a whole heck of a lot colder! We are expecting our first snowfall in the Utah mountains later on this week, and I’ve got to start protecting my late harvest from the cold! After I reap […]
Grow These Vegetables This Fall
Everyone knows that most vegetables are grown in the summer. But let’s dive into the topic of Fall vegetable gardens and the veggies that thrive when it’s not so warm. Do you love vegetable gardening and all things sustainable? I’d be lying if I said that I wasn’t a fan of sustainable gardening, all throughout […]
Vegetable Garden Layout Tips and Tricks
Vegetable gardeners everywhere all have one thing in common; they dream of high vegetable yields! High vegetable yields definitely mean more bang for your buck, and I’m sure all of your neighbors would gladly take any excess veggies off your hands! Read on for tips and tricks for a vegetable garden layout. Vegetable Garden Layout: […]
How to Grow The Best Sweet Potatoes
Learn how to grow sweet potatoes this year! Here’s the information you need to successfully harvest delicious sweet potatoes from your garden. Do you grow sweet potatoes? Sweet potatoes are one of my absolute favorite veggies to grow! Purely because they are full of vitamins and they taste great in virtually any dish–even desserts {if […]
Problem-Solving Plants
Gardening can get seriously tricky…and I’ll be the first one to admit it! There are some plants out there that are just downright difficult to grow. It can be hard for us gardeners to adapt our care habits around the needs posed by a few difficult plants. Fortunately, there are a few plants that provide […]
Plant Guide: Marigold
How to Get Started: Pick an area of full sun with rich soil. Plants will still bloom in shade, but gardeners will notice their flowering blooms diminish quickly. Fertilize regularly throughout the season, taking care to deadhead dying blooms to keep the flowers blooming through fall. Water immediately after planting and then […]
Plant Guide: Hibiscus
How to Get Started: Keep your plants in areas of full sun, and make sure that your soil is well draining. Flowers need frequent watering, but make sure that they aren’t “sitting” in soggy soil. You don’t even need fertilizer to make your perennials look great, but a dosage here and there […]
Plant Guide: Japanese Painted Fern
How to Get Started: Rich soil with added compost provide the best growth conditions for these perennials. Make sure that the soil has plenty of drainage, or you could lose your ferns to root rot. If you choose to add compost, you will not need to fertilize your plants as they grow. They […]