Gardenig in China. Tips & Guides

Watering Plants can be a tricky business, especially if you are growing houseplants for the first time. It all depends on the plant’s needs, and while some plants respond well to particular watering techniques, others might not be well suited for the same. This is why it’s important to know about How to Water indoor plants.

Meetings with a coyote can hold diverse meanings, ranging from dream symbolism to spiritual insights. Join us as we uncover the secrets: What Does it Mean When a Coyote Crosses Your Path?

Want vivid plants that stand out in your home decor? Check out our list of some exclusive Indoor plants with Green and White Leaves. 

When you grow pearlbush, you are adding a flourish of rare beauty to your garden. With its brilliant white flowers, this shrubs makes a beautiful plant for a border or hedge. Common pearlbush (Exochorda racemosa) is known for its dazzling display of bright white flowers in early spring. These flowers blossom from pearl-shaped buds which gives this shrub its name.

Propagating houseplants is a fun and fascinating activity that everyone can do, and Chinese money plant propagation is among the easiest. There are three simple ways you can make more of these unique plants for free. All you need is a mother plant and a few tools. This article outlines all three methods and offers tips for success.

Late fall and early winter can be a drab time in northeastern gardens. Most of the leaves have faded from the trees, and the perennial border is looking mushy and brown. What’s a gardener to do? Luckily, there are many plants that look great at this time of year. The following are a few trees and shrubs that might be lesser known but are worth adding to your garden for a late-season show.

My name is Tingshu Hu. I live in Dunstable, Massachusetts (Zone 5b), but I love plants for warmer regions, such as canna (Canna hybrids, Zones 8–11 or as tender bulbs), crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia, Zones 7–10), Cordyline ‘Red Sister’ (Zones 9–11), and lotus (Nelumbo nucifera, Zones 4–10). I started my cannas indoors and planted them outdoors after the last frost. They started to bloom in July 4 and ended by the first frost. This year the first frost came on Oct. 31, about a month later than normal, so the cannas’ flower stems grew very tall. Most of the pictures were taken on Oct. 27 and 28.

Encountering the symbol of a Batman while sleeping can be a fascinating and mysterious experience, often stirring a mix of emotions and curiosity. So, is there any Spiritual Significance of Seeing a Bat in a Dream? Join us as we explore this topic, exploring one of nature’s most enigmatic and misunderstood animals!

Header image: Nicotiana benthamiana seedlings growing in simulated lunar soil in a laboratory at the China Agricultural University in Beijing. Image credit: Yitong Xia via REUTERS. 

Gardeners and nature enthusiasts may find themselves captivated by the presence of a crow in their backyard. As it perches silently, you can’t help but wonder – What Does it Mean When a Crow Visits You? Is this a mere coincidence, or does it signify something deeper? Let’s find out!

Often seen as a symbol of passion, vitality, and profound transformation, these vibrant creatures are a feast for the eyes and a source of deep symbolism and intrigue. Let’s look at the Red Butterfly Meaning and understand why its fleeting presence can be a powerful omen and a source of inspiration!

No prizes for guessing what some of the contents of today’s vase will be – blooms from my gifted rescue plant, Salvia ‘Mystic Spires’! With so many blooms and autumn closing in around the garden, it is not surprising I chose to grab them while I could. Having already taken some with me to the voluntary work I do, I added them to the remains of the previous posy I had taken there, stems of Chrysanthemum ‘Emperor of China’. They made a surprisingly pleasing combination, so I decided to replicate this at home, adding foliage of Persicaria ‘Red Dragon’ and stems of Cornus ‘Midwinter Fire’. My cornus, unlike those of Cathy at Words and Herbs in Bavaria, still retain their foliage, so I snipped all the leaves from the stems apart from the topmost pair.

Archaeological evidence points to the use of wound-healing plants and herbs dating back to 8,000 years ago in China, although the practice of healing with plants likely occurred much earlier. Many modern medicines are derived from these millenia old plants for healing. Today, many people use healing plants and herbs solely or combined with pharmaceutical drugs to heal both the body and mind. The following contains information on a variety of healing plants for home use and how to grow them.

How to Grow and Care for Ginseng Ficus Ficus microcarpa

Today’s vase is a simple trio: single stems of Rhododendron ‘Cheers’, an unlabelled sedum (hylotelephium) and slightly bedraggled Miscanthus ‘Red Chief’. The rhododendron grows on the fringe of the woodland, in my direct line of sight on rambles around the garden, so I could hardly fail to notice when the first blooms appeared; now, more and more buds are opening and they are such pretty blooms that I thought I would try them out in a vase. The sedum (which probably does have a label tucked at its base somewhere), is planted in a border nearby and has relatively dark blooms that seem to pick out the centres of the rhododendron, as does the miscanthus, the latter proving immensely useful in late-season vases.

Are Praying Mantis Good Luck, or do they serve a more pragmatic role in your garden’s ecosystem? Buckle up, garden enthusiasts; we’re about to unravel the mystery behind it!

According to the China Global Television Network, the vegetable cultivation experiment carried out by Chinese astronauts during the Shenzhou-16 mission to the Tiangong space station has yielded a good harvest, verifying the reliability of its plant growth technology in space.

A busy weekend meant today’s vase had to be prepared and a post written even further in advance than usual, and it will be brief.

In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore Black and White Feather Meaning. From spirituality to art, uncover their rich significance in various cultures and learn about the hidden messages they carry.

How to Grow and Care for Bridalwreath Spirea Spiraea prunifolia, S. x vanhouttei, S. cantoniensis

Claire Margetts is a senior gardener and the National Trust’s first-ever Sissinghurst Scholar, part of an 18-month programme designed to cultivate future head gardeners under Troy Scott Smith. “Vita wrote that ‘climbers are among the most useful plants in any garden’, says Claire. “I couldn’t agree more and could happily extol the virtues of any of the hundreds of clematis and climbing rose forms that adorn the medieval walls, farm buildings, homespun chestnut structures and which grow in the orchard here.” This month, Claire picks ten best climbers that will grow in shade or partial shade, are happy in most soils and are generally hardy.  

 Livistona Palm Varieties are great to add a tropical touch to home and gardens, thanks to their large fronds and evergreen nature!

Chrysanthemum Flower Meaning holds a special significance that ranges differently from cultures and its colors. If you want to know what it signifies, keep reading!

Tips for Growing Japanese Yews Taxus cuspidata

Last week I chose random blooms for my Monday vase, blooms that had missed out on being featured; this week I am choosing (mostly) blooms with shorter stems, blooms that have missed out to others such as dahlias, which could otherwise easily dominate vases from June to October.

How to Grow and Care for Japanese Spirea Spiraea japonica

From representing celestial aspirations to embodying the purest forms of love, this enchanting bloom invites you to discover its deeply rooted meanings. Could this be the flower that encapsulates your life’s milestones or personal ideals? Keep reading to explore Stargazer Lily Meaning across different cultures.

Trees are among the most majestic plants in the landscape, and they are essential components of Earth’s ecology. We literally could not survive without these large, beautiful, and life-sustaining botanical wonders. However, unlike herbaceous plants, trees often require a considerable investment of time and money to reach their full potential in cultivated landscapes. Because there are a lot of trees to choose from, we want to get our tree choices right the first time.

My taste in plants is not exactly traditional. Somewhere along the line, when my gardening priorities shifted toward sustainability, my passion for pretty things morphed into an appreciation for survivalists. I’m fascinated by the ways in which plants have evolved to withstand voracious herbivores and fluctuating climate extremes. The tougher a plant is, the more I like it.

How to Grow and Care for Winterhazel Corylopsis spp.

The current crew (Shenzhou-16) on China’s Tiangong space station are growing a crop of lettuce. This video shows them watering the crop (from the bottom).

These two tropical delights have a lot in common! Don’t let their sweet juicy taste and almost similar appearance trick you; learn the differences in this extensive Lychee vs. Rambutan guide below.

With the charming appearance and the magnificent vibes these bring, here are the Best Shohin Bonsai Tree Pictures that will enchant you.

Some of Buddha Lo’s first, fondest memories of cooking involve walking to a lake near his childhood home in Port Douglas, a tropical small town in Australia that draws in tourists wanting to explore the Great Barrier Reef, to set up crab pots. Before going into his parents’ restaurant in the morning, he and his cousins would put the traps in the water. They’d return at night to collect their catch, steam them as they were, and have a dinner of fresh boiled crabs.

Header image: The Expose-R2 facility outside the International Space Station. Image credit: Roscosmos.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia, or ragweed, is a plant species notorious for causing allergies. Despite this, the plant has been researched for its potential as a source of biofuels and natural chemicals, and it has a variety of traditional medicinal uses. If you are interested in growing the plant, it is important to follow proper guidelines.