We all want to encourage populations of pollinators in our gardens. We need pollinating insects in order to have flowers or produce. Bee balm is one of many plants that can help attract beneficial insects to your yard. But what is it, exactly? This plant is in the mint family (Lamiaceae), and a lot of people grow it, does that make it a mint? Does it do anything more … [Read more...] about Bee Balm: How To Plant, Grow, and Care for Monarda
Anise Plant: Growing Aniseed At Home
Anise is a herb that has been cultivated for many years. It has a variety of uses, including as a spice. Anise has been cultivated for 4000 years, beginning in ancient Egypt. Its popularity then spread throughout Europe, leaving a legacy of aniseed flavor wherever it was grown. Anise does not come from the licorice plant, but it tastes and smells very similar to … [Read more...] about Anise Plant: Growing Aniseed At Home
How to Grow a Staghorn Fern
All About the Staghorn Fern This fern is remarkable in that it has two distinct types of leaves per plant. The topmost fronds of the plant, known as "shields" or basal fronds, trap leaves, bugs, and other materials that are broken down and used as nutrients while protecting the roots from too much water. The leaves at the bottom of the plant create spores that allow most … [Read more...] about How to Grow a Staghorn Fern
How to Get Started With a Greenhouse
Most gardeners would love to own a greenhouse. Gardeners could be particularly attracted to the concept of a tropical atmosphere loaded with orchids, citrus fruits, and jasmine. Some people may be delighted to collect fresh lettuce and tomatoes that are fully ripened on the vine during a frosty winter day. Nowadays, there is a variety of greenhouses that come in a range of … [Read more...] about How to Get Started With a Greenhouse
How To Grow Celery The Right Way
The scientific name for celery is "Apium Graveolens" and it is from the Apiaceae family. Celery is related to carrots, fennel, parsley, parsnips, and hemlock. This plant has been cultivated in the Mediterranean for a long time. Archeological digs have found celery seed in Switzerland and China. Different cultures have used the plant forhangovers, as an aphrodisiac, or other … [Read more...] about How To Grow Celery The Right Way