How to Grow Ageratum

Garden designer Alison Jenkins in her Somerset smallholding

But Deb, up the hill, outdoes us all. Deb leaves dirigibles. You know: like the Hindenburg—but of shallots, that is. “What in the world is that?” I asked in my email reply after the hefty thing had landed (pictured above, with two good-sized onions and a coffee cup for scale). And Deb emailed back thus:“It’s a banana shallot,” she wrote. “I first saw banana shallots, also known as chef’s shallots, on one of Jamie Oliver’s cooking shows. I couldn’t believe it when I saw the thing–it is enormous, as big as a good size yellow onion and in truth, bigger than some bananas!  I love shallots (the onion’s sweeter sister) and have grown the traditional variety for years from sets (or bulb-lets). The possibility of growing this new variet

When Dick and Judith had reached out to ask about advertising on the website, my first question was: “Didn’t you write the book on hellebores?” And yes, Judith was co-author of “Hellebores: A Comprehensive Guide,” from Timber Press.Asking questions you often ask me, and adding some of my own, here’s how the conversation with Judith went:a hellebore q&a with pine knot farmsQ. I think it’s safe to say that you have long been passionate about (obsessed with?) hellebores. What about these plants was the draw factor–since you discovered them before many of us did?A. We fell in love with hellebores at first probably because of the time they bloom. Both of us enjoyed being outside during the winter. We moved to Virginia from British Columbia, where peop

Renowned for its distinctive aroma and warm, earthy flavor,Cumin Plant has become a staple spice in various cuisines, adding depth and complexity to a wide range of dishes. The best part- you can grow it at home! Here’s how!

Even if you’re not an ideal plant grower, and you can plant these vining and climbing houseplants indoors in decorative vases and glasses in water without worrying about maintenance.

Until recently, if you wanted to add a little fire to your food, you didn’t have many choices. You could grind black peppercorns over your plate or shake on some dried red chile flakes. If you were really adventurous, you could give your food a couple of squirts of Tabasco. But the pickings were pretty slim.

The cool time of the season after the summer is perfect for growing many herbs and vegetables. Keeping that in mind, we bring you the best Herbs You Can Grow in Fall or Autumn!

The boobie cactus is a great plant for beginners or those looking for a low-maintenance houseplant. It is a type of cactus that is popularly grown for its unique appearance and easy-to-care-for nature!

With our Salvia Divinorum Growing Information and Facts guide, you will be able to grow it easily without any fuss!

Heathers are low maintenance, drought-tolerant and hardy-winter plants. They are easy to grow and features wonderful colorful flowers year-round. Keep reading this article to learn how to grow heathers in pots.

Privacy is highly valued when it comes to our homes. Regardless of whether you reside next to a busy road or in a terraced townhouse, privacy hedges can be highly beneficial for the garden. Hedges are an excellent option for achieving privacy while also providing a favourable environment for wildlife.

Whether you pronounce it correctly as puh-KAHNS or erroneously as PEE-cans, there’s no denying the aesthetic, nut-producing power of pecans.We link to vendors to help you find relevant products