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04/30/2025

Peacock Orchids, known botanically and sold as “Acidanthera”, are a rare sight in gardens yet they are some of the most enticingly fragrant flowers available. Their elegant white petals and maroon-to-purple throat are highly appealing to both experienced and novice gardeners.

Peacock Orchids, known botanically and sold as "Acidanthera", are a rare sight in gardens yet they are some of the most fragrant flowers.

01/17/2025

Take your indoor garden to the next level by including some colorful houseplants for added interest throughout the year. Even those with low to moderate light in their homes can boost the color of their indoor gardens.

Take your indoor garden to the next level by including some colorful houseplants for added interest throughout the year.

10/30/2024

As winter approaches, many gardeners face the challenge of keeping outdoor plants alive through the colder months. Moving them into a greenhouse can offer a controlled environment that shields them from frost, extreme cold, and harsh winds, while providing adequate light and warmth for healthy growth.

As winter approaches, many gardeners face the challenge of keeping outdoor plants alive through the colder months.

10/10/2024

Fall brings a beautiful display of colorful leaves, but once they drop, many homeowners are left with piles of leaves that need to be managed. Instead of bagging and discarding them, why not turn those leaves into valuable compost that can enrich your yard and garden?

Composting fall leaves is an eco-friendly way to recycle natural materials, build healthy soil, and enhance the vitality of your plants.

09/11/2024

How familiar are you with the differences between annual and perennial plants? If you’re a seasoned grower, you’re familiar with the differences. However, if you’re just getting into gardening, it can be difficult to distinguish between these two types of plants.

The primary distinction is that annual plants complete their life cycle in a single growing season.

08/30/2024

Welcome spring and create continuous color for several months with a collection of spring-flowering bulbs. After planting in the fall, you’ll enjoy an array of flower colors that combine nicely with other spring-flowering trees, shrubs, and flowers.

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08/23/2024

When you do not have space to compost or the time to do it, The Bokashi Method may be the solution for you.

When you do not have space to compost or the time to do it, The Bokashi Method may be the solution for you.

07/31/2024

If you have never used a raised garden they are a great addition to an existing garden. They also offer gardeners with arthritis or issues with knees the opportunity to garden without having to bend all the way down. There are in fact 2 types of raised garden beds: ones that are built on the existing ground and ones that are built on a pedestal system, elevating the garden bed over the grounds.

If you have never used a raised garden they are a great addition to an existing garden. They also offer gardeners with arthritis or issues with knees the opportunity to garden without having to bend all the way down. There are in fact 2 types of raised garden beds: ones that are built on the […]

07/30/2024

You can’t control a fly population by swooping in with a chemical “bomb”. Sure, you can kill a lot of flies with heavy application of pesticides, but a one-off, intensive coating of pesticide will only temporarily reduce a fly population. Instead, we recommend investing in a continuous 4-step control program to permanently solve your fly infestation.

You can kill a lot of flies with heavy application of pesticides, but a one-off, intensive coating of pesticide will only temporarily reduce a fly population.

07/02/2024

What is a worm farmer, and why on earth would you want to be one? Because worms can eat your garbage and produce natural fertilizer for your garden!

What is a worm farmer, and why on earth would you want to be one? Because worms can eat your garbage and produce natural fertilizer.

06/19/2024

Cymbidium orchids can be easily grown with the proper care techniques. This article lists some basic cymbidium orchid care strategies.

Cymbidium orchids are beautiful flowers that can be easily grown with the proper care techniques.

06/17/2024

Have fun growing some delicious and nutritious microgreens on your kitchen counter, in a sunny window, or under lights any time of the year.

Have fun growing some delicious and nutritious microgreens on your kitchen counter, in a sunny window, or under lights any time of the year.