Growing Lemongrass
Growing Lemongrass Up until last year, I didn’t even have a clue what lemongrass was. It is an obsession of my teenage daughter’s. To cut costs I wanted to try my hand at growing lemongrass.
Category: Flowers and Plants
Flowers and Plants the category will cover basic planting ideas for flowers. Ideas for flowers to plant to attract birds and butterflies.
Also, creative ideas for dressing up your home gardens and creative planter and pot ideas to decorate inside and outside your home.
ADDITIONAL CATEGORIES: FRUITS / HERBS / VEGETABLES / FLOWERS / HOUSEPLANTS / SOIL / WILDFLOWERS / BIRDS / GARDEN PESTS / LAWN & YARD
Storing Tuberous Begonia for Winter
Storing Tuberous Begonia for Winter Did you believe you had to throw out your beautiful plants at the end of each season? Nope. Don’t! I’ll show you how easy storing tuberous begonia for winter really...
Digging Up Canna Bulbs
In the Midwest we find ourselves digging up canna bulbs to store for winter. If we chose not to; we will lose our plant and have to purchase new bulbs the following spring. Some gardeners...
Flowers that Attract Hummingbirds
10 Flowers that Attract Hummingbirds Want to attract hummingbirds to your yard? Your yard has to have elements that hummingbirds enjoy. Learn 10 flowers that attract hummingbirds.
Wooden Chair Flower Pot Holder
Wooden Chair Flower Pot Holder Have an old wooden chair that is a little wobbly? Use it as an old wooden chair flower pot holder.
What is Eating My Cabbage Plants
What is Eating My Cabbage Plants Yesterday, I received a question in my Facebook inbox that included pictures. It is an excellent question too. What is eating my cabbage plants? Anytime, I receive a question...
Old Bird Cage Garden Planter
Old Bird Cage Garden Planter This bird cage is amazing. Plant your overwintered geraniums in early spring and by midsummer the entire bird cage is flowing with greens and flowers.
How To Care For Houseplants When You Go On Vacation
How To Care For Houseplants When You Go On Vacation How do you care for houseplants when on vacation? There was a time when I would hire a house and pet sitter for our home.
Houseplant Food Recipe
Houseplant Food Recipe If you purchase the ingredients below (around $10.00) will you have a little over a year’s worth of houseplant food recipe, Not to mention the healthiest plants you have ever had before.
Dilly Dally Herb Garden Pot
My dilly dally herb garden pot. The sign reads: Take some thyme to dilly dally in my herb garden This year I decided to place all my herbs in one pot. With the exception of dill...
Old Wheelbarrow Planter
Old Wheelbarrow Planter Have a wheelbarrow with a hole in it? Give it a second life as an old wheelbarrow planter! If the hole is too large, just place a piece of metal over the...
Milk Jug Greenhouses
Today’s post is all about how I make milk jug greenhouses and start my seeds. When you are searching for ways to start your seeds for the season, many people are not sure how, or...
DIY Cold Frame Garden Box
This DIY cold frame garden box was designed for garden boxes in areas of the country that receive frost. You can plant your vegetables earlier in the season and maintain them later in the season as well.
Overwintering Geraniums
Don't Throw Out Your Geraniums! Steps For Overwintering 1.) Remove each individual geranium plant from the soil and shake off dirt. 2.) Cut the greens and stems back to around 2 inches. 3.) Place all...
Antique Metal Tubs with Handles
Antique Metal Tubs with Handles Antique metal tubs with handles add visual appeal to any yard, deck or patio. Their size is perfect for being able to plant and grow a vast amount in the...