seed catalogs to love, with jennifer jewell

Stacie Crooks is a Seattle-based garden designer who has created beautiful, ecologically friendly, low-maintenance gardens throughout the Pacific Northwest. She is also a contributing editor for Fine Gardening magazine and has shared her insights with our readers through 10 feature articles and several departments over the past 17 years. In this episode, Carol interviews Stacie about the lessons that she has gained from her years of garden design experience.  

These blossoms, varying from the sunniest yellows to the deepest golds, can be a great addition to both garden and pots!

Soil blocking is a seed-starting technique that uses cubes of compressed soil to grow healthy, vigorous plants. It’s my go-to method for starting vegetable, flower, and herb seeds and produces a lot of seedlings without the need for plastic pots or cell packs. The cubes of soil are made using metal soil blockers which come in a variety of sizes. Soil blocking isn’t difficult but there are a few points to keep in mind to boost success. Below you’ll learn all about soil blocking and the best way to make sturdy cubes of soil for seed starting.

Roses and money are two things that catch your eye, right? Now, imagine them together in cool tattoos! Wanna see the awesome designs? Keep scrolling – it’s gonna be epic!

Thinking about getting a cool tattoo that represents your faith and beliefs? Go with these Cross With Flowers Tattoo Ideas that combine simplicity and rich meaning.

You might know about Croton and Polka Dot indoor plants. But did you know that Begonia, Fittonia, Ctenanthe, Tradescantia, Stromanthe, Cordyline, and Neoregelia also have varieties with 4 color leaves?

Close all of your open tabs and stop your search for a plumber. Even if you're a beginner DIYer, you can likely handle many basic home issues yourself, no handyperson necessary. 

The holiday season is a time when our homes are adorned with festive decorations and beautiful plants like Poinsettias, Christmas cacti, and Norfolk Island pines. But what should you do with them once the holiday festivities have ended? Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered! Here are practical tips on how to care for and repurpose them!

Encountering a fluttering butterfly in your garden is always a good experience but have you ever wondered – What Does It Mean to Cross Paths with a Butterfly? Well, it can be much more than merely a symbol of profound transformation and renewal!

From the pointy foliage of the holly to the stand-out agaves, plants with prickly leaves can be quite a unique addition to any garden!

From the deep blossoms of eggplants to the surprising hue in the artichoke flowers, these vegetables with purple flowers are a must-have for a contrasting garden!

Tattoos With Roses and Butterflies are wonderful – put them together, and it’s a colorful diary etched on you. Read on for the meanings they hold and the lovely ideas you can get.