Are there rose bushes in the garden that you would like to propagate? Rose cuttings are an easy way to grow more rose plants. In this piece, we discuss what is needed to grow roses from cuttings. It’s really a simple and fun process that will help expand the rose garden in no time. Table of Contents There are other forms of rose propagation, such as growing new plants from seed or grafting cuttings onto a rootstalk....
When autumn comes in the Americas, spice is the name of the game. Baked goods, coffees, and warm dishes sport autumn spice blends we all know and love. Mace and the spice nutmeg accompany others in multiple forms. But did you know that these spices both grow on a nutmeg tree? Table of Contents Nutmeg and mace come from the tropical tree, Myristica fragrans. Nutmeg trees originate in the Spice Islands, an archipelago of the eastern part of Indonesia....
When I was a kid, I was fascinated with my grandfather’s pineapple guava tree. He called it a feijoa, and once it ripened I’d receive an overflowing bag of produce. In southern California where I lived then, it wasn’t common in stores! Table of Contents Now that I’m older, I’m a huge fan of acca sellowiana, sometimes called feijoa sellowiana. It’s still uncommon in California as a crop fruit, as it can spoil before making it to market....
There’s something crawling across the leaves of your arugula, and it looks like a little inchworm. It’s green, and it is snacking as it goes, leaving holes throughout your plants. There’s another on your cabbage and another one on your radish leaves. What’s going on here? Wait… is that a cabbage looper? Table of Contents Destructive little pests that they are in your garden, if you don’t hurry, this little cabbage worm will eat it before you ever have the chance to taste it yourself....
Have you ever looked at a sweet potato during dinner and wondered what it looks like in its plant form? Well, look no further, for here you’ll learn all about the sweet potato vine… the ornamental sweet potato vine, that is! Table of Contents While it is the same species as its edible relative, ornamental sweet potato vines are bred for their incredible leaves rather than their tasty tubers. Purple vine plants are common, as are green, red, bronze, and even multicolored....
Is there anything better than winter squash grown on vines in your backyard? Absolutely not. Acorn, delicata, and kabocha are all lovely, however, they do not compare to the delicate flavor of butternut squash. But how do you know when to harvest butternut squash? Table of Contents There are a few key things that indicate a squash is ready for harvest. You’ll have to pay attention to the season to know the right time to harvest....
Coreopsis tripteris, or tall coreopsis is a flowering species of perennial herb that generally grows up to 6′ feet in height. With smooth-edged foliage and lovely yellow flowers, this plant will make a beautiful addition to your garden. You can expect a spectacular show of bright flowers from early spring to late fall. While it is a low maintenance plant perfect as a xeriscape plant, you must know how to care for it to make sure it stays happy and healthy in your garden....
The cutworm is a pervasive pest that slices through plant stems much like scissors. Cut worms are the larvae of cutworm moths. These insect pests have many hosts, but all come from night-flying moths in the Noctuidae family. These moths sweep in at night to lay their eggs, resulting in significant crop damage. Table of Contents Because there are many different kinds of cutworm species, we at Epic Gardening have dedicated a piece to the most common species....
Helleborus foetidus is a flowering plant that will make a beautiful addition to your landscape. It can be grown in large containers, but does best in a dedicated, permanent outdoor garden bed. The dark green, palmate leaves with a bluish tint create a showy and striking contrast against its bell-shaped, greenish-white flowers. This plant is popular among gardeners. Unlike most other perennial plants, it’s evergreen through the winter, And it can handle cold climates like a champ, making it a perfect pick for northern climates....
Microgreens are a simple way to add extra nutrients and interest to your food. They add a delightful crunch and unique flavor. If you’re looking for something different to liven up your lunch, try dill microgreens. They’re zesty, have the dill flavor that’s reminiscent of pickles, and taste great with a variety of foods. Table of Contents Dill microgreens can benefit your health, too. They contain vitamins A, B, C, E, and K, amino acids, iron, calcium, potassium, zinc, and many more other nutrients that we probably don’t eat enough of....
Indoor plants are a great way to produce without battling the elements. It’s also a lovely way to capture the verdant greenery inside, where you may spend a lot of time, especially in cold winter months. That being said, have you ever thought of growing a sweet potato vine indoors? Table of Contents Because there are so many sweet potato varieties, you could grow multiple types of sweet potato plants in your home, inviting different leaf shapes and splashes of color here and there....
Grow a garlic crop, and you’ll have a garlic harvest. Then it’s time to preserve the flavor and shelf life by curing garlic bulbs. There’s nothing better than freshly harvested garlic, but cured garlic cloves have all the delicious flavor that you want out of your vegetable garden. Table of Contents There are multiple ways to cure garlic, each with its benefits. How you cure could determine how you store garlic....
Table of Contents So you’re ready to get started in hydroponics and you’re about to start some seeds… But you have no idea where to get started? You’re not alone — when I first started gardening, I was a soil gardener. Starting seeds for hydroponics systems was unknown to me until I started to build deep water culture and ebb and flow systems. Once I built those, I had to learn how to start seeds hydroponically....
Table of Contents Imagine that it’s your best friend’s birthday. What, oh, what do you give to that special person that has been with you through thick and thin? The one that shares with you all those ridiculous inside jokes know one else understands? The one that remembers your most embarrassing moments and brings them up at least once a year? The one that picks you up when you fall down?...
Kumquat tree, also known as Citrus japonica, is an easy-to-grow fruit tree. From all the citrus trees, this one is the most beautiful with dark-green, glossy leaves. It’s known for its bright orange fruits, which are deliciously tart and sweet. Table of Contents These trees, native to eastern Asia, are relatively small and beautiful. If you’re looking to grow them in your backyard, you’ll need to know all the care tips!...
“I’m sure this is a silly question, but I always see it recommended to plant more than one seed per hole. But why? I just got a seed starting kit with some seeds and want to make sure I’m using them efficiently. Can you help me out?” It’s a great question, Sally! Understanding the answer to this question will improve your understanding of gardening and seed starting in general, because the answer hinges on an important concept: seed germination....
Lovers of different types of pothos who are looking for another addition to your collection – look no further than Scindapsus pictus! While it is not technically a pothos (although it is a close relative) it is nearly indistinguishable – so much so that it is often referred to as silver or satin pothos. Table of Contents It has heart-shaped matte leaves and variegated foliage. It makes a lovely addition to any indoor garden....
I remember my delight when I found a roadside fruit stand that was just overloaded with fresh, rich peaches. All of them were perfectly ripe and ready to eat right now. But peaches spoil quickly, and that’s why you need the best food dehydrator you can get. Table of Contents We all love fruit and vegetables in season! And gardeners often discover to our simultaneous delight and dismay that there’s an unexpected abundance of produce and herbs....
Hearts entangled, indeed! Ceropegia woodii is known by many different names. Sweetheart vine, string of hearts, or even the rosary vine are but a few. And it’s a sweet plant indeed! Table of Contents Its heart-shaped leaves and distinctive flowers are popular in hanging baskets. Indoor growers will love this plant, as it’s an easy grower with partial lighting. Distinctive in color, it stands out from other trailing vines. Let’s discuss the details of growing chain of hearts plant....
Anemone canadensis is native to river margins, river flood plains, and low moist meadows, making it a wonderful flowering ground cover plant for your garden. It’s also known as Canada anemone, meadow anemone or round-leaf anemone. Table of Contents As the name itself suggests, Anemone canadensis is cultivated throughout southern Canada and Northern America. Let’s explore how best to care for this gorgeous and fast-growing ground cover! Great Products For Windflower Care:...
