Candied walnuts are easier the make than you might think, especially with my quick recipe. In this post, I’ll show you how to whip up a batch of these crunchy and delicious sweet treats. Who doesn’t love a good candied walnut recipe? The sweet, crunchy taste is a treat everyone will enjoy. This recipe is delicious, especially around the holidays, but can be enjoyed anytime during the year as well....
I have two banana plants in my collection that I’ve had for several years. Both of them have sprouted pups (also known as babies or suckers) over the past few years. This summer, I noticed they both had a few pups that were ready to be removed from the mother plants. Now that the pups are mature, it’s time to get busy propagating my banana! Propagating banana plants is pretty easy, and you can follow these steps whether yours is growing in a pot or in the ground....
Repotting seedlings is exciting because it means your plants are growing! Moving them into bigger pots means larger, healthier plants for your garden! This isn’t a required step in successful seedling care. Many seedlings will grow just fine without being repotted. But they can start to suffer if they’re left pot-bound in those tiny seed cells for too long, which can stunt their growth. It’s important to learn the signs to look out for, so you’ll know exactly when to move seedling to bigger pots....
Lavender is a very popular herb that is well known for the wonderful smelling flowers, and the calming effect the oils. Growing lavender at home is pretty easy, and the plants don’t require much maintenance. This comprehensive lavender plant care guide will show you exactly how to care for lavender plants outdoors and in pots. Lavender needs no introduction, it’s definitely one of the most popular herbs on the planet. Prized for its aromatic flowers that contain oils commonly used to make essential oils, the list of lavender plant uses is practically infinite....
Have you been seeing huge orange or tan bugs on your grapes or fruit trees? Those are probably grapevine beetles! But don’t worry, though they look big and scary, they don’t do much damage. While not a major pest for commercial crops or home growers, these large tan beetles can be intimidating, and cause alarm for new gardeners. In this guide, I’ll go through how to identify grapevine beetles in your garden, and determine whether you need to get rid of them or not....
If you love chives as much as I do, then you’ll want to savor that fresh flavor all year long – and freezing them is the best way to do it! Freezing chives is super easy, and a great way to enjoy them all year round. They hold their flavor and texture very well when frozen, and you can use them in your recipes any time you need them. There are a couple of different methods you can use to freeze chives....
Whether from your garden or the grocery store, it’s easy to preserve and store fresh parsley for later use. Preserving it in a variety of ways means that you will have exactly what you need, no matter what dish you might be making. There are several different methods that you can use to preserve parsley. Below I will walk you through all of the necessary steps for each one. How Long Does Parsley Last?...
Beans are one of the most commonly grown vegetables in home gardens. I mean, who doesn’t love garden fresh green beans? Yum! Not only are beans super easy to grow, you can also save bean seeds and grow them again next year – for free! Saving Bean Seeds For Planting Next Year I collect tons of different types of seeds from my garden every year, and beans are no exception....
Salt damage to plants can be a major problem. Don’t worry, because in this post I will show you how to recognize the negative effects of salt on plants, and give you easy tips to prevent it from building in the soil. When your garden is located near a road, driveway, or sidewalk where road salt and deicing chemicals are often used, it can be toxic to the plants. Take a minute to think about all of the stuff that’s dumped onto our roads during the winter....
This acai bowl is quick to make with my easy recipe. It’s so delicious you’ll be hooked with the first bite. In this post I’ll show you exactly how to make your own, step by step. If you’re looking for an acai bowl recipe that is simple to make and tastes great too, you’re in the right place. This one is so delicious, I know it will soon be your favorite breakfast or snack....
Growing seedlings is fun, but keeping them alive can be challenging. In this detailed seedling care guide, I will show you everything you need to know about how to grow healthy starts for your garden. Getting your seeds to germinate is one thing, but figuring out what to do with seedlings once they start to grow? Well, that’s a whole different ballgame. But, once you learn all about proper seedling care, you can easily keep them thriving....
If you’re looking for some awesome stocking stuffers for gardeners, then you’re in the right place. This list will give you lots of great ideas that are useful, and any gardener would absolutely love to find in their Christmas stocking. 15 CHRISTMAS STOCKING STUFFERS FOR GARDENERS These small stuffers are the perfect size to add to any gardener’s Christmas stocking, or you could buy several of them to really fill it up....
Pruning lavender is not hard, but it’s important to know what you’re doing before you start in order to avoid over pruning. In this post, I will tell you when to cut back lavender plants, give you tons of tips, and show you exactly how to trim lavender step-by-step. Before we get started, I want to mention that there are a few different kinds of lavender plants. English lavender is the most common (and the hardiest), and it’s the variety that I grow....
Growing peppers is easy, and doesn’t require much work. Whether you put them in pots or in your garden, pepper plant care is the same. Follow these easy tips for how to grow peppers, and you’ll have your biggest and best harvest ever! When it comes to growing veggies, peppers are a must for me! I plant several varieties every year, both in my garden and containers. Every time I share a photo of my harvests on social media, people always ask “How do you grow such big peppers?...
These cucumber trellis ideas are fun and completely unique – I know because I designed all of them myself! Below I’ll help to get your creative juices flowing with lots of gorgeous photos. I started growing cucumbers on a trellis several years ago, and I’ll never go back. It looks amazing, and is a huge space saver! There are tons of different cucumber trellises that you could build or buy for your garden....
One of the main questions I hear from first-time winter sowers is, what type of winter sowing containers are the best? This is definitely something that becomes a personal preference as you gain more experience winter sowing seeds. Everyone has their own favorite types, so it’s best to experiment with all kinds of different ones to see what you like. There’s really no limit to the type or shape of containers for winter sowing....
How do you water houseplants? Sounds like such a simple question, right? But guess what… improper watering is the number one killer of indoor plants! The key to successfully growing houseplants is proper watering. It sounds easy, until you start to think of all the different types of indoor plants there are, each one potentially having different watering requirements. Yep, it can get pretty complicated. But don’t worry, there are some general rules to follow for watering indoor plants....
What soil is best for money tree plants? That’s a very common question. In this article you’ll learn all you need to know about how to choose the perfect mix for Pachira aquatica, and I’ll also give you my recipe so you can make your own. Selecting the right soil for a money tree (Pachira aquatica) is an important step in maintaining their optimal health. Using the wrong kind can cause issues like rot, or over time, even death....
There are lots of different types of Japanese beetle traps on the market these days, and they all have one purpose… to help control Japanese beetles. The good news is that these types of traps are super easy to use, and you don’t have to touch any bugs in the process! They’re also non-toxic, and completely safe for use in the organic garden. Since they only target Japanese beetles, the traps don’t harm any other insects or animals....
Drying oregano is easy, and one of the best ways to preserve your harvest. In this post, I’ll show you 4 different ways to do it, and walk you through exactly how to dry fresh oregano step by step, as well as tips for storing it. Whether you have it growing in your garden, or you want to preserve leftovers from the store, drying fresh oregano is simple. Plus it gives you a zesty spice that you can use in your kitchen for cooking....
