Mealybugs are a prevalent nuisance for indoor and outdoor plants. These tiny pests, belonging to the genus Pseudococcus, encompass around 275 species. These pesky insects can quickly inflict substantial damage on your plants if not addressed. Effectively addressing a mealybug infestation requires a strategic approach to safeguard plant health. Mealybugs Identification and Lifecycle Mealybugs are… Read More
Onions play a significant role in most of the food our family eats. We use them raw, cooked, pickled, and “kimchi-fied” at breakfast, lunch, and dinner; and we love to grow them in the garden. Growing our own gives us a chance to experience all the different kinds of onions, including some unavailable in grocery… Read More
One of the easiest ways to propagate plants is from cuttings. Most plants purchased at nursery or garden centers are grown from cuttings, except for flowering annuals and vegetables. There are multiple ways to propagate a stem cutting, but softwood cuttings are the easiest method for new gardeners to master. Contents What are Stem Cuttings?… Read More
In the fall of 2021, I was gifted a large beautiful blue planter for my birthday. I just knew I had to put something special in it. I debated whether to use it for a large houseplant or plant a seasonal arrangement. I went to Maryland over Thanksgiving and visited a garden center one afternoon.… Read More
In the past 20 years or so, we have started seeds in almost every possible way. Although there are some winners and losers, there are two ways in which we ALWAYS use to start our seeds. However, the best seed starting method is the one that you are most successful with. Let’s talk about the… Read More