Healing water gardens in your backyard, in your home or even in your office helps relieve stress, relax or can help you feel closer to nature. From the beginning of time it seems that man has known that water has had healing properties. However in today’s society many people think of water as nothing more …

There are so many reasons to start growing ginger in your garden or for those in a cold climate, in a flower pot. Ginger is a great plant to grow, as well as one that has been used in homeopathic and natural healing. There are varieties with highly fragrant flowers and of course ones you …

My Theobroma cacao story began the moment I learned that this was the plant chocolate actually came from. My quest to learn more about this particular plant has taken me many places - Chicago, New York, Key West, all over Indiana and I even ended up making a good friend in Puerto Rico who grows …

Have you ever thought about how to grow cinnamon? Or maybe if you have, you have wondered if it would grow in a pot as a houseplant. Few of us ever think about where cinnamon comes from, but can you imagine walking down a street lined with Cinnamon Trees? That's everyday life for those who …

Instead of the usual pond plants this year, try a floating water garden. One of the most popular water garden accessories to hit the marketplace is been the Floating Planters and Pools. The Floating Planters made their debut at the 1999 Chelsea Flower Show. Their unique design which was conceived by Paul Cooper won a …

Make a citrus theme garden using a combination of citrus trees and citrus scented herbs such as lemon balm, lime balm and lemon mint. Herbs are easy enough to grow. For those who do not live in a warm climate, certain varieties of citrus trees grow in containers and will in fact fruit. Here are a …

Growing popular medicinal herbs for natural health is gaining traction. While some popular medicinal herbs are a bit harder to grow, there are three that are quite easy to grow. In this article, you will learn about the properties and uses of three popular medicinal herbs - St. Johns Wort, ginseng and ginko biloba.

Knowing when to plant in spring is half the battle of successful gardening. Gardeners who plant too early end up with dead or damaged crops while gardeners who plant too late wait longer to get harvests. The general rule of thumb is to plant after the last frost in your area. Timing is important and …

Disclaimer: I received this item for free in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. If you're like me and into growing and propagating tropical ornamentals there are two really good books on the market that I would suggest you add to your library. The first one is "Tropical Ornamentals" and the …

My love of exotic pitcher plants is something I blame on HGTV and here is why.  I was watching Home & Garden Television one day when a beautiful red pitcher shaped plant was shown. This made me curious. I went on an all out search for this beauty, nicknamed the pitcher plant, botanically known as …

There are numerous environmental advantages of hydroponics that you may not be aware of. Growing organic vegetables year-round in hydroponic units offer numerous environmental advantages over vegetables grown in soil using traditional methods.

Vegetable growing realities reap more than just economic benefits. Growing vegetables should be about more than just necessity. Gardening should be fun for the entire family since even the tiniest family member can be involved. It should give you a sense of self-sufficiency, bring variety into your diet and help you save money on your …

Learning to grow tropical plants in container culture can be very rewarding, and you will find once you have a routine down, very effortless. Getting in the routine is the hardest part, however you will be glad you did once you get the learning curve figured out. If growing tropical bulbs outdoors in the summer …

Successful Orchid care is not hard if you understand the basic needs of this plant and provide them with what they need to thrive. It’s no wonder that people fall in love with the beautiful, exotic looking flowers of the orchid family as the flowers are quite showy.  Orchid flowers come in a variety of colors, the …

Yes, you can learn how to grow peanuts even if you live in a cool climate! Peanuts, famous for being grown in the south, can be a star of your garden even if you live in a cool climate. For those in zone 8B to 11, there is a perennial variety. Native to South America, …

When it comes to four easy plants to care for, busy gardeners will delight in these  low maintenance perennials that require minimal care once established and bloom throughout most of the summer. Picking the right plants to start with makes it easy to create a beautiful landscape. In addition to looking good in the garden, …

Disclaimer: I did receive these plants for free in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. One of the most colorful plant combinations that I have found in recent years is the daylily and geranium. While these two plants are not my favorites and in fact, I most likely would not have bought …

I did get my aquaponic 29 gallon tank setup, but not without some major arm twisting and repurposing of some of my hydroponic equipment. Here's the story. All I wanted for Christmas last year was an aquaponics set-up - as some of you may remember. So Jerry went about salvaging things we had on hand …

Plumeria, or Frangipani, is an easy to grow fragrant plant that can be grown indoors in cold climates. Learn about dormancy requirements, pruning, fertilizing and more. Plumeria originates from the Caribbean Islands and Central America and is grown worldwide. Plumeria flowers in many different colors, has a wonderful fragrance and is an easy plant to …

Many people want to learn how to grow Heliconia simply because they are blown away by the colorful bracts the plant produces. This is a fascinating plant that can grow indoors but many people are not aware of that because these plants are not readily available. As with all tropical plants there are small varieties …

According to legend, the Passion Flower (Passiflora spp.) was named by early Roman Catholic missionaries in South America because the flowers bore a fancied representation of the Passion of Christ. Roman Catholic priests of the late 1500’s believed that several parts of the plant symbolized features of the Passion, the suffering and death of Jesus. …

What a grand suprise I had tonight when I opened my greenhouse door – the very first bloom on the Zantedeschia aethiopia Green Goddess I grew from seed was waiting for me! I was so excited I had my daughter Sarah stop decorating the Christmas Tree to come and see the bloom! Angel, my yellow …

These beautiful fragrant plants botanically known as Brugmansia are commonly known as Angel’s Trumpet. Do not confuse them with the other plant also commonly known by the same name but botanically known as Datura. While the plants look similar, Brugmansia flowers hang down towards the earth and Datura flowers face upward towards the sky.   …

Learn how to garden in winter both indoors and outdoors, even if you live in a cold climate. Just because it's cold outside doesn't mean you can't grow vegetables. In fact, some vegetables taste better when grown during the winter. Growing a garden during the winter months is the best way to make sure that you have a …

There are many indoor gardening beneficial plants to choose from. From edible plants ideal for teas or culinary seasonings to plants that help heal minor cuts or burns to those that help remove impurities from indoor air, there is sure to be at least one suitable for your indoor gardening environment. Some of these plants require …

While this may seem like a topic that needs to be in the gardening section, some people might disagree. However, a question I am often asked is how much to plant in my garden this year? After all, if you are growing your own food and preserving it, you do need to know how much to …

There are many benefits of container gardening, especially when the weather is constantly changing. This spring , at least here in Indiana, has been a challege - to say the least - for gardeners who want to plant in the ground. One day, the weather is warm and very spring-like. The next day there is …

There are a few tricks to successful viola seed germination, however the good news is these are perfect for winter sowing! For those of you unfamiliar with winter sowing, it is based on the fact that many seeds need a cold stratification period to germinate. It is one of the easiest ways to germinate perennials …

These gardening tips for beginners are meant are meant to help you understand that gardening can be fun and easy. The key to success is to keep a few basic tips in mind and make a plan before you begin buying plants or preparing your flower beds or vegetable garden area. There are also a …

Have you ever wondered how to start planning a medicinal herb garden?  

How long does it take to grow tomatoes from seed is a question most gardeners who have done this have asked at least once in their life.  

If you're looking for ideas on what to plant in an easy herb garden for beginners, look no further! The eight herbs below are easy to grow and ideal to plant in your herb garden in spring or early summer.  

The herb garden tips below include information on their preferred growing environment as well as ways to use the herbs once you harvest them.  

Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post and I did receive compensation for sharing it with you, however I do feel the information is valuable, so I wanted to pass it on. The use of artificial grass is one way to control weeds in your garden, but it has other advantages as well, which is why …

Learning how to make compost at home isn't difficult to do.  More than likely you have all the tools and ingredients you need to start composting in your own yard and kitchen.  

These organic gardening tips make it easy to control common garden pests that you are sure to encounter as a tomato gardener.  

When it comes to common herbal medicine garden plants that are easy to grow indoors, in containers or outdoors in the ground, these fourteen herbs are some of the easiest to start with. Herbs As Medicine Long before there were doctors and high-tech medications, people were growing their own herbal remedies so they could be …

  Blossom rot, or blossom end rot, is a common problem encountered by tomato gardeners.   Below are some tips to help you recognize and combat blossom end rot in tomatoes.

This post is courtesy of The Netherlands Flower Bulb Information Center. The best time to plant bulbs varies by a few weeks according to what bulb planting region you live in. Below are the regions as well as a few tips for fall planting, courtesy of the Netherlands Flower Bulb Information Center. There are also …

Learning to grow iris is not hard. In fact they are one of the easiest flowers to grow once you learn how to properly care for them. Brief Background I don't know about you, but I love growing Irises in my garden. I've had the regular ones and the re-blooming ones which are really cool …