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Getting Started With Outdoor Herb Growing (Top Questions Answered)

Published on March 19, 2018Last updated November 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Which herbs like full sun? Which herbs are annual? Or perennial? Can I grow them in containers? Get the answers to these beginner questions and more to get started with outdoor herb growing. If you … [Read more...]

Want to Grow Miniature Plants? Avoid These 7 Mistakes

Published on November 17, 2017Last updated November 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Want to grow a miniature garden with living plants? Miniature gardening expert Janit Calvo shares seven common miniature plant-growing mistakes you can avoid. Once you know these tips, have a look … [Read more...]

Helpful & Harmful Plants for Backyard Chickens

Published on October 23, 2017Last updated November 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Have you got backyard hens or plan to get some? The Chicken Whisperer’s Guide to Keeping Chickens lists beneficial plants that act as natural insecticides around chicken coops, as well as … [Read more...]

How to Turn Food Scraps Into Compost to Feed Your Garden

Published on October 4, 2017Last updated October 9, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Composting food scraps reduces landfill waste and creates organic matter to enrich your soil. Methods vary, but all help build healthier garden soil over time. If you're curious about compost tea, … [Read more...]

How to Grow Foxgloves (Digitalis)

Published on September 6, 2017Last updated October 9, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Foxgloves (Digitalis purpurea) are biennials with tall, tubular flower spikes that bees love and a long-time favorite in cottage-style gardens. For more ideas, see Flowering Perennials for a … [Read more...]

40 Flowering Plants for a Cottage-Style Garden

Published on September 1, 2017Last updated November 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

What are the best plants for a cottage-style garden? I’m sharing my picks! Join in as I feature favorite plants from my wild-looking, flowering perennial garden. With bee … [Read more...]

How to Grow Evening Primrose (Oenothera) and Possible Problems

Published on August 30, 2017Last updated October 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

There are numerous species in the evening primrose genus (Oenothera). Some go by the common name "evening primrose" while others are known as "sundrops." Each can add a beautiful burst of color to the … [Read more...]