Seed Starting Made Simple: A Step-by-Step Guide with Niki Jabbour

Carving a pumpkin is a quintessential part of the Halloween experience, and with a few expert tips, you can transform a simple pumpkin into a spooky or whimsical masterpiece. Let's delve into the step-by-step process of creating your own carved pumpkin.

Fritillaria persica, Persian lily or Persian fritillary, is a member of the lily family and is native to Western Asia. It is a striking addition to sunny borders and naturalized areas of gardens. The racemes of bell-shaped purple-brown Persian lily flowers cluster on spikes up to three feet (0.9 m) tall.

MOST OF US may automatically think “monarch” after hearing the word “milkweed,” or vice versa. And that’s in fact a critical and intimate relationship, the one between monarch butterflies and native milkweed plants.

It’s no secret that getting outside is good for you. A little sunshine, fresh air, and outdoor exercise can banish stress and encourage an elevated mood. Even if you’re not interested in taking long hikes or playing touch football, gardening is an excellent way to harvest the benefits of the outdoors.

As the holiday season approaches, it's time to start thinking about all the wonderful traditions that make Christmas so special. One such tradition that has gained popularity in recent years is the wearing of Christmas pyjamas. These festive and cozy sleepwear options have become a staple in many households, adding a touch of holiday spirit to the bedtime routine. In this article, we'll explore the world of Christmas pyjamas, from their history and various styles to where you can find the perfect pair for you and your loved ones.

Bees are some of our most important pollinators and are crucial to our food sources and biodiversity. Beekeeping is a fun hobby that can help keep the insects in your garden for maximum blooms and yields. It also helps increase the general population of these threatened insects. Keeping bees over winter takes a bit of preparation, but knowing how to preserve the colony to sustains its usefulness year after year.

Ever wondered,Are Carrots Man-Made? The question has caused both confusion and speculation. As people become more aware of food sources, whether carrots are natural or man-made has become a very interesting question. In this article, we answer this in detail and dispel all myths.

Figuring out when to cut back hydrangeas is so confusing for new gardeners and homeowners! Heck, it’s even confusing for long-time gardeners. Most articles offer information about hydrangea pruning solely based on the plant’s species or by whether it blooms on “old wood” or “new wood”. But what does all of that mean? Isn’t there an easier way to determine when to cut back different hydrangeas? Yes! In this article, I share a very simple way to determine the best pruning time based on the shape and color of the blooms, even if you don’t know what species your hydrangea is.

With the arrival of warm weather, outdoor dining becomes a delightful and practical option for meals with family and friends. To make the most of your outdoor space and create the ultimate outdoor dining experience, consider these tips for setting up a beautiful, functional, and inviting area.

Papaya is a tasty tropical fruit that can become a fairly large tree in gardens in warm climates. If you don’t have a warm climate, growing papayas in pots indoors is an option. It requires some special care and adequate space, but is doable.

Before the garden, there was my father. And then, all of a sudden, there wasn’t: He was alive, and then he was dying and then he was dead, the cancer spreading quickly over the course of 18 months.

Ornamental grasses are essential garden plants for their naturalistic beauty, year-round interest, fine textures, drought tolerance, and resistance to insects and pests. When planted in the right site, they’re also low-care perennials that require little more than an annual haircut. The timing of when to cut back ornamental grasses is important to ensure they’re trimmed before the new growth begins, but not so early that you forfeit winter interest. Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about when to cut back ornamental grasses.