This sugar water for butterflies recipe is sure to attract a wide array of butterflies to your garden. Flying flowers - as butterflies are often referred to - are an essential part of the garden. Their colorful wing span and the way they gracefully land upon a wide variety of plants where they sip nectar …

Check out these four easy to grow flowers that are also edible - as long as you are gardening organically!  

These five gardening tips are sure to save you money in both this, and future gardening seasons. There are also links to products I recommend from companies I have a referral relationship with. I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. Plan Your Vegetable Garden Plan your vegetable garden according to …

Creating a creative container flower garden is the goal of most gardeners, but many simply do not know where to begin. Creating stunning container gardens is easy if you remember that three types of plants are required – a thriller, a filler and a spiller. Below are some tips to help you get started. There …

One of the first tropical plants that really intrigued me was Tacca - which is commonly known as the bat plant. First I read everything I could find on how to grow tacca.  

The decision to grow tomatoes from seed is a personal one but there are many advantages especially for those who desire to grow organic, heirloom tomatoes. These tomato seed starting tips are meant to help you learn how easy it is to start your own seeds indoors. There are also links below to products I …

These three easy herb gardening tips for beginners help you figure out where to begin the journey of growing your own fragrant, flavorful seasonings that are the perfect compliment to fruits and vegetables picked fresh from your own garden. Why Grow Your Own Herbs As you begin the journey to growing more of your own …

Here are seven tips for successful container gardening that work well for vegetables, flowers, herbs and even house plants. This is because container gardening has many benefits. It’s hard to believe more people don't grow plants in containers. Although container gardening has become more popular over the past couple of decades, it still isn’t as …

Container gardens create a natural sanctuaries along busy city streets, on rooftops or even on balconies. The key is to come up with creative containers that are pleasing to the eye and meet your needs. You can easily accentuate the welcoming look of a deck or patio with colorful pots of annuals, or fill your …

Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post written John Fendley of the Sustainable Seed Company. I only recommend products and companies I personally like.  There are hundreds of varieties of organic heirloom tomato plants. Each variety of tomato is as deliciously unique in their flavor as the people who saved the seeds from them over the years.  Varieties range …

For those with limited gardening space - or who do not wish to grow their plants in the ground - using buckets, pots and containers to grow tomatoes in is a great alternative. Containers offer an ideal and creative way to grow fresh tomatoes year-round no matter where you live. Below I recommend three easy …

Once you decide to plant a container garden, the first step is choosing if those plants are going to be grown indoors or outdoors. Or you can take advantage of the opportunity to move the containers inside during the cold weather and outside when it warms up.   A lot of people think container gardening is only …

January is a good time to get started implementing your vegetable garden ideas.    Here are tips to help you get a head start on your early season vegetable garden. Start planting cool season crops in the garden covering them with a cold frame or frost cover. Start Planning Your Vegetable Garden Get your seed starting supplies …

Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post. There are links below to companies I have a referral relationship with. I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. These days, many people are realizing that attaining the best tools for gardening will help them keep their gardens in exemplary condition. If you're ready …

Disclaimer: I received some of these seeds for free in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are honest and my own. Below I share with you everything I know about growing dianthus from seed after years of experience germinating a wide variety of dianthus seed. Dianthus is one of my favorite flowers. I love the …

The White House ought to have an allergy-free landscape! The oldest Obama daughter, Malia, age 10, has allergies, as much of the world now knows, ever since all the talk about them getting a dog, and needing an allergy-free dog. What the Obama’s may not understand though, is that any dog that runs around in …

What a great way to lead the nation by planting a vegetable garden, but not just any vegetable garden, an organic one! The first steps have been taken, but there is a long way to go and the Obamas’ may just be the ones to get the job done.

When summer quickly starts coming to an end, many of you will be bringing your plants back into the house or to go in search of houseplants that you would like to grow this winter. If you are bringing your plants back indoors, it is a good idea to put some new dirt in their …

Disclaimer: This article was written by Costa Farms and shared with me in order that I could share it with my readers. Follow these simple steps to ensure success with orchids Miami, FL – It can be three months (or more!) from the unveiling of a moth orchid’s first flower bud to the final flower …

My interest in tropical plants came from the fact that I was tired of growing the same old thing that everyone else was. I wanted my garden to be unique, something that people would like at in amazement. With the addition of my greenhouse, my dream has started becoming a reality. However, even without a …

  I was a little suprised when I saw this combination of winter aconite and miniature iris growing in my garden this week. Both of these plants are early spring blooming bulbs. I did plant them both, several years apart, not really thinking about how they would look together, or to be truthful, even caring. …

  Spring is almost over but in a way that's good. For plant nuts, our gardens are going into another great season. Most of us are into the swing of trading right now and as we all know nothing germinates faster than fresh seeds! For those of us who are into tropical and exotic plants …

With the new Millenium fast approaching, and another Christmas almost over, I can’t decide rather I should worry about all the Y2K rumors or laugh them off. It often makes me wonder if the entire world is worried about the year 2000. I worked in retail sales at the beginning of this year and it …

  Understanding the life cycle of a plant can lead to a better success growing them. Understanding how seeds develop can mean the difference between successful seed starting and failure. Put the two parts together and they equal a formula for success. Plant Parts Plants have several parts that we are all familiar with, the …

  With spring in full swing, homeowners and apartment dwellers are throwing open their doors and readying their spaces for outdoor enjoyment. Chief among their activities this May is planting containers, pottery and window boxes with luscious flowers and foliage to adorn their patios, porches and home. Giving these beauties a solid foundation with the …

Disclaimer: I received one or more items mentioned in this video for free or at a reduced price in exchange for my honest, unbiased review. All opinions are my own. Sheri Ann Richerson from ExperimentalHomesteader.com is joined by Jeffrey Rhoades to talk about the Garden Products Direct Premium Goatskin Rose Gloves she received for review. …

  Disclaimer: I received this item for free or at a reduced price in exchange for my honest, unbiased review. All opinions are my own. I love the #plantabottle - and don't know how I ever lived without it! I can't begin to tell you how many plants I have killed because I did not …

  Disclaimer: I received this item for free or at a reduced price in exchange for my honest, unbiased review. All opinions are my own. I love the Ramini Brands #GerminationTray 3 Seeder Pots and here is why. I have been planting from seed since 1998 and over the years have used a lot of …

  Disclaimer: I received the biodegradable #peatpots for free or at a reduced price in exchange for my honest, unbiased review. All opinions are my own. I'm a huge fan of #peatpots but these Ramini Brands Plant Gsermination Pots have made me an even bigger fan of them and here is why. First off I …

  Disclaimer: I received this product for free or at a reduced price in exchange for my honest, unbiased review. All opinions are my own. I had been wanted to try an LED Grow Light for some time - but after Jerry passed away and my greenhouse was destroyed with hail, I felt so depressed …

A private place to relax with a tropical look is something many people strive for in their gardens. A place set apart from the rest of the world and possibly even set apart from the rest of the garden. In today's hectic word the garden, especially water gardens, are seen as private retreats where one …

As a gardener I wonder how many fellow gardeners are watching the CNN Special Planet In Peril, http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2007/planet.in.peril/. Most gardeners, especially those that like to push climate zones can without question state that there are climate changes going on. For example, here in Indiana, which has been moved from a zone 5 to a zone …

How wonderful it is when you see new seedlings popping their tiny heads above the soil. It is an exciting moment, especially when you may have waited months, or sometimes years, for that seed to break dormancy. The latest round of success here at Exotic Gardening Farms has been King Protea. Mind you, this is …

Brunfelsia facinates me. The main reason is because I love night blooming plants. Although I have germinated many different varieties of Brunfelsia over the years, due to heat loss and other unexpected situations the only variety I have left is Brunfelsia floribunda which has survived for the past several years. This past spring I potted …

The order from Forest Farm arrived today in excellent condition. I had placed an order for two Sapindus drummondii trees as well as three Lindera benzoin shrubs. The Lindera has several edible uses. A tea can be made from the leaves. The dried berries can be used in place of pepper or allspice. The berries …

Spring is the time of year when many gardeners wonder about pruning and tidying up the garden. While it may be tempting to trim everything to make it look tidy this is not the best way to go. It is important to know what plants you are growing, when they like to be pruned and …

Late spring is the time of year when flowers are bursting open on a daily basis. The garden, for the most part, is a flurry of activity. Bees, hungry after the long winter are flocking to the opening flowers and dandelions to gather nectar. Butterflies are arriving. The birds are flying around looking for bugs …

There are a lot of hot issues surrounding the cultivation of rare plants. Collection and import regulations are becoming stricter. There are laws that prevent the removal of plants from the wild without proper permission. There are laws that govern what can be done with a rare plant once permission has been obtained to remove …

Cochliostema odoratissimum was first discovered and named in 1847. Later it was re-named Cochliostema jacobianum by a Mr. Linden who introduced the plant at the Paris Exhibition of 1867. Mr. Linden exhibited the plant in full foliage and then sent the plant to England. The name comes from the Greek word kochlos which means spiral …

Clitoria is an easy care-free vine that can thrive in a variety of conditions. Although this plant prefers well-drained soil it can thrive in poor soil or even sand and under various lighting conditions.   The flowers of this plant are available as both single and double varieties. A little known fact is that they …