If you’re new to the world of houseplants, the prospect of shopping for them can be daunting. There are so many different kinds of plants, and it’s hard to know where to start. But don’t worryβwe’re here to help! Here are a few tips for how to shop for houseplants so that you can find […]
If you want to learn how to graft cactus, then you’ve come to the right place! In this blog post, we’ll be discussing everything you need to know about grafting cactus onto pereskiopsis. Pereskiopsis is a fast-growing rootstock that is often used for grafting cactus. By grafting onto pereskiopsis, you can speed up the growth […]
If you love impatiens but have a difficult time keeping them alive in hot, humid weather, then sunpatiens are the perfect plant for you! A hybrid of the impatiens plant, sunpatiens are much more tolerant of full sun and hot, humid conditions. Here are a few things you should know about this lovely plant. Varieties […]
It’s that time of year again! The leaves are changing color and falling from the trees, which means it’s time to do some fall clean-up in the garden. We get a lot of questions about the best way to go about cutting back plants in fall, so in today’s video we will address some of […]
Are you thinking of planting winter wheat for the first time? If you live in a wheat-growing region, you may have noticed that your local garden center is already selling winter wheat seed. That’s because now is the perfect time to plant this beneficial crop. Winter wheat can help improve your soil quality and prevent […]
Growing sweet potato slips is a great way to produce a lot of sweet potatoes from just a few starter potatoes. This video will show you the best way to start sweet potato slips, so that you can turn one sweet potato into 100 lbs. of sweet potatoes! By following this method, you can easily […]
In zone 7, there are still many seeds that can be planted in October. Here is a list of 14 seeds that can be planted with a short explanation of each. Arugula β Arugula is a salad green that has a peppery flavor. It can be direct-seeded into the garden or transplanted. Beets β Beets […]
Hey friends! I thought you might want an update on the arboretum progress. We had a huge food harvest and were able to plant 9 of the new maples. The drone footage was awesome and really gave us a good look into your vision for the property. We loved the camera angles while using the […]
It’s that time of year again! The leaves are changing color, the weather is cooling off, and we’re all starting to think about cozy fires and warm blankets. If you’re like most people, you might be thinking about ways to spruce up your home for fall. Well, you’re in luck! We’ve put together a list […]
Growing Rhodophiala from bulbs is really easy and they are forgiving of a lot of different growing conditions. They are dwarf amaryllids, which means that they don’t get too big or require a lot of space. The flowers are really beautiful too! Rhodophiala bifida is a dwarf amaryllid that is native to southern Brazil. It […]