I decided this is the year my tomatoes aren’t going to topple and sprawl all over the place! In the past I’ve used standard tomato cages, which always fail me, especially for indeterminate tomatoes that vine like crazy. I’ve seen some nice pre-fabbed square cages that fold up for easy storage, but I think everyone …
Orchids have always intimidated me a bit. Last February though I scored some Valentine’s day clearance phalaenopsis, also known as moth orchids, at Aldi and Home Depot. I figured at the price they were it would be a good opportunity to give them a go. Since then, I lost two who’s roots were in rough …
Oh my gosh where does time go? I’ll admit – I’ve been putting the blog on the back burner. It’s one of my busiest times of the year – outdoor garden and plant sale prep! But today I had a dentist appointment and my hygienist shares my love for plants, and our conversation got me …
Over the last few weeks, the seeds I planted have germinated and started growing – I can literally see growth on a daily basis, and its one of my favorite things about starting my own seeds! Check out my seed starting post here if you missed it! They are now to the point where they …
Well we’ve made it through the never-ending month of January, FINALLY! February is exciting because even though it feels like Spring is still an intolerable amount of time away, it really is just around the corner, and I can get started on some seeds for my 2019 gardens! With some seed starter mix, recycled containers, …
Coleus are a type of plant grown as an annual here in Minnesota / Zone 4 for their foliage rather than their flowers. They are a favorite of mine in the garden for a few reasons: They come in a rainbow of colors and patterns They have a wide range of height and growth habit …
Last month I posted about how to propagate succulents via cuttings – and it’s time for an update! Almost all of the cuttings have started to grow roots. One way to test if roots have started is to give a gentle tug on the cutting – if there is resistance, there are roots! I pulled …
One of my favorite things about succulents is the ease of propagation. Propagation is a fancy term for creating new plants from an original plant. There are a couple of different methods of propagating succulents, but today I’m going to write about taking cuttings. Its pretty much exactly what it sounds like – you cut …
One of the most frequent questions I get when it comes to indoor plants is some variation of “How often should I water?”. Unfortunately there is not a “one size fits all” answer since there are so many variables among each plant and its environment. However, I’m going to try to share some tips on …