How to Grow Bulbs on a Budget

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Angel’s trumpet plants are easier to care for than most people think, and they grow very quickly too.

Hi GPODers, this is Joseph, your GPOD editor. Fall is here in my Indiana garden, which means bulb-planting time! I’ve been going through old pictures looking at some of my favorite bulbs and scheming which ones I need to add to my new garden. Here are some things I’ve got on my list. What are your favorite bulbs? Send in pics! I’d love to share them on the GPOD.

The best part of fall is all the holiday decorating opportunities it brings, starting with Halloween. One of the easiest ways to bring some Halloween decor into your home is with garlands.

Growing pinto beans isn’t just about gardening; it’s about savoring the rewards of patience, care, and a connection with nature. Join us on this journey from seed to table as we unlock the secrets of cultivating these nutritious legumes. Scroll down and embrace the joy of growing your own food from the ground up.

Reblooming Thanksgiving cactus is easier than you may think and it is possible to encourage them to flower every year.

As all good gardeners know late September marks the beginning of the spring-flowering bulb planting season. Pop these fleshy, modified stems in the ground this autumn and you’ll be casting a kind of horticultural spell that will magic up a world of beauty, a form of horticultural alchemy that never ceases to amaze.

Using the right type of soil for plumerias is key to their overall good health, whether they are in containers or the ground.

Caring for cactus plants isn’t as difficult as many people think, and they’re actually quite easy to grow in the right conditions.

I’m always looking to get the biggest reward from the time and energy I put into the garden. I love annuals that reseed themselves in my butterfly garden and perennial plants that can be increased through division. I lean toward ground covers that creep across the garden floor. When it comes to spring-flowering bulbs, I focus on species that naturalize in the garden. That rules out fussy hybrid tulips—but not all tulips.

With judicious planting, you can have a run of flowering from early February to late May, starting with snowdrops, crocuses and Iris reticulata, and ending with late tulips such as ‘Queen of Night’. In beds, alliums and camassia extend the show further.

Looking for a low-maintenance houseplant with dark green foliage? Learn How to Grow Jade Pothos and slay the interior decor game with minimal effort!