Black Tradescantia aka “Dark Desire” which is also known as “Red Gem” can turn from black purple to a dark burgundy red color. People like them in hanging baskets and as the sun shines through the leaves in summer they have an appearance of red glow. This wandering jew is very much sought after because…
Winter Glory pussy willow, glaucous willow salix discolor (Fast Growing Plant) Shrubs First flowers of Spring! Attracting the eye with its bright, silvery showy colors velvet buds, first to flower in Spring. Often a sign of Spring because it is the first plant to show off when winter breaks. Pussy Willow plants grows 6 to…
Echinacea Coneflower ‘Hot Papaya’ prefers full sun but will tolerate partial shade. Unique! Daisy flowers feature double red with streamers of petals flowing and long lasting flowers. A generous bloomer. Common Name: ConeflowerUSDA Hardiness Zone: 3 – 8Mature Height: 36 inchesColor: Red DoubleExposure: Full Sun Ships in a 2.5″ inch pot and is small starter…
My Love gladiolus flowers. A completely unique gladiolus with a painterly look. My Love’s glistening white petals have a pale pink blush and feature fancy, raspberry stitching. The flowers grow up tall, 3-4′ stalks, first emerging in midsummer and continuing until the latter part of the season. Gladiolus make excellent cut flowers that add height…
This black dahlia flower is called Verrone’s Obsidian. It is the blackest daisy form dahlia that we grow. Black Dahlia Verrone’s Obsidian Live Plant (or bulb in fall through early Spring) This exotic dahlia boasts nearly black, windmill-like flowers with sunny yellow centers. The 4-4½” flowers attract pollinators to the garden. Verrone’s Obsidian is the…
Moon flowers are beautiful and tend to emerge at night. This makes them a rare nocturnal flower which it’s beauty can also be seen during the day time. Classic heirloom variety’s sensuously fragrant 6″ flowers magically open in the evening: you can actually watch them unfurl. For added interest, mix them in a flowerbed with…
Growing beets from seeds can be easy and very rewarding for the gardener. Beets Beta vulgaris (family: Amaranthaceae) contain many essential vitamins and other beneficial nutrients for maintaining a healthy body. Some of the beneficial substances within beetroot; dietary fiber, vitamins A, C, B6, thiamine, riboflavin, folate, niacin, iron, potassium, manganese, magnesium, and phosphorus. Growing…
We purchased this LED grow light late in the year 2021 to bring some tropical plants into the grow room for the cold season. I just found it for less than 100.00 on Amazon. Here is my review video on The VivoSun LED Grow Light. I use it every day and for an LED Growing…
Succulents can be the best and easiest house plants to grow. In this article we will talk everything from succulent care through growing succulents indoors at home. The plants are drought resistant plants in which the leaves, stem, or roots have become more than usually fleshy by the development of water storing tissue. Growing Succulents Indoors…
Beautiful flowers filmed in a summer flower bed with trumpet vine growing over a trellis and gate access. Absolutely stunning with a beautiful flower design. This is a great landscaping idea. Garden gate with landscaping of wildflower perennials! #flowers #Perennials #wildflower #gardenvideos Beautiful Flowers If you enjoy walking through a Hydrangea Landscaping with these beautiful…
Here is the list of vegetables you can grow in January; onions, potatoes, beans, peas, spinach, carrots and beets. Did you know at least nine different families of fruits and vegetables exist. Each with potentially hundreds of different plant compounds that are beneficial to health. Eat a variety of types and colors of vegetables in…
Pussy willow (Salix discolor) is the first flower to bloom every year. Did you know that the pussy willow is the first flower to emerge in the Spring. Sometimes the willows emerge in January! Pussy willow is a name given to many of the smaller species of the genus Salix (willows and sallows) when their furry…
Peperomia graveolens succulent house plant has brilliant bright red under leaf tones that really make this houseplant pop. Distinct selection with wine red stems and succulent foliage. Peperomia Graveolens (pep-er-ROH-mee-uh Grav-ee-OH-lens) is an ornamental, succulent, and perennial houseplant and one of the many peperomia plant species from the family Piperaceae. This plant is native to…
Let’s learn how to grow strawberries from seeds. Growing Strawberries from seeds is easy if you follow these instructions. Think about a few things first to prepare your garden or patio for them. Strawberries grown from seed can be started indoors at home while it is still cold outside. Pick a spot for them in…
Propagating orchids can be challenging because they require certain growing conditions before one can attempt orchid propagation with any success. There are several methods to propagation. How to Grow Orchids from Stem Cuttings How to Grow Orchids from Stem Cuttings. https://www.pinterest.com/MyGardenCH/… Step 1: Gather your orchid stem cuttings, making sure there are nodes on them….
Google Earth catches photo of Stealth B-2 Bomber flying over a farm near Kansas City, Mo. There have been some odd findings in the past but what timing this had to be when the photo was captured. Type in coordinates 39 01 18.5N. 93 35 40.5W and you will be able to zoom in at…
The Squirting Cucumber Plant is a very unique wild plant found naturally growing in the Mediterranean. It can be grown in the States as an annual or in zones 8-11 for longer periods. Anyone can enjoy this plant during their growing season as it takes between 50-70 days to produce its fruit. Squirting cucumber (Ecballium…
Pink Panther plant is also known as Callisia repens in the world of house plants. Even though the scientific name isn’t as cool as it’s common name, this is a very unique houseplant. Callisia repens ‘Pink Panther’ is a super cute and incredibly rare miniature houseplant! Defined by its pink and green variegated leaves this plant…
Philodendron Lemon Lime is so bright and will light up your living space. It provides some contrast to the normally green house plants you may have already. Where can I buy Philodendron Lemon Lime? Take a look at one of our favorite shops on Etsy (Philodendron Lemon Lime) Philodendron Care The Philodendron Lemon Lime can…
Pothos N’joy is a trendy new house plant that is easy to take care of. It’s beauty is unrivaled as the marbled variegated leaves climb over their container into water falls of epic coloring. This post contains affiliate links. I will earn a small commission, at no extra cost to you, if you make a…
