Interest in heirloom plants has blossomed in recent years, and you may be interested in trying your hand at growing heirlooms in your own garden. But first, exactly what is an heirloom plant and what makes a plant an heirloom? The answer isn’t as simple as you may think, but the following information should help. …
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While to some of us the term “plant parent” is a relatively new thing, it’s not really new at all. It’s not exactly the same as parenting a child or caring for your pet, but it is about nurturing and attending to the needs of something other than yourself. It’s about being responsible. With that …
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When it comes to understanding heirloom plants, there are no simple definitions. Some people claim heirloom plants were around prior to 1951, when growers introduced hybrid cultivars. Others say in order to qualify, a plant must be handed down in a family from generation to generation, or that it must be traceable at least fifty …
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There are many health benefits to growing cabbage plants in the garden, but only if you’re able to harvest quality cabbage heads. Cabbage is one of the more difficult crops to grow. So, if you haven’t had much success in the past, you may be making one of these five common mistakes growing cabbage. Often, …
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It’s easy to understand why flowers have represented the strongest of human emotions throughout the ages. The beauty, fragrance and elegance of floral bouquets convey heartfelt feelings in an instant. Why are some flowers considered romantic and other are not? We may never know the exact reasons for this, but we do know it all …
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“Roses are red, violets are blue…” but roses come in other colors too. Who doesn’t love getting roses, or growing them? I certainly do, as do many of us here at Gardening Know How. Since Valentine’s Day is just right around the corner, what better way to express your feelings than giving the gift of …
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Gardening Know How is here to help with all your gardening questions, and when it comes to growing and caring for passion flower vines, it’s no different. If you have a passion for plants, then no doubt passion flower is on that list. While we receive a number of inquiries regarding these plants, here are …
When it comes to romantic flowers and plants for Valentine’s Day, a bouquet of red roses is almost always welcome. However, if you want to do something a little different for a change, consider giving your loved one an indoor plant instead of flowers that will soon wilt. Indoor plants that mean love will live …
Plants That Express Love: 10 Most Romantic Houseplants For Valentine’s Day Read More »
An arbor is a lovely garden element, a place to sit and enjoy the shade and the peace of a garden on a sunny day. Using arbors in the garden is a great way to create separate spaces and visual interest, and gardeners have been creating such spaces for a long time. Garden arbor history …
Where Did Arbors Originate: Learn About Garden Arbor History Read More »
A couple years ago we traded the glamour (not!) of living in the big city for something a little more sedate. We ended up moving to a city of more modest size; in fact, it was the city I grew up in. We found the, if not perfect at least adequate, house to buy. Actually, …
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