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Can You Really Grow a Corpse Flower Indoors?
So, what is a corpse flower? It's exactly what the name suggests — a massive, stinky tropical plant that smells like rotting meat. But this isn't just...
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Seed Starting With a Heat Mat: What It Does & How It Works
So, what exactly is a heat mat for plants, and does it really make that much of a difference? I'll give you the short answer right up front: a heat ma...
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Grow a Mason Jar Rose: Easiest Way to Root Cuttings
If you’re wondering how to grow a rose from cuttings under a jar, the answer is simpler than you think — and I’ve been using this method for years wit...
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Tried-and-True High Altitude Vegetable Gardening Tips That Actually Work
Growing high altitude vegetables is absolutely possible, but you have to change how you think about gardening. I've been gardening at 7,500 feet for y...
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How I Grow Cordyline Plants Indoors: Tips and Tricks
You've probably seen a cordyline plant at a nursery and wondered what it's called. Here's the straightforward answer: a cordyline plant — also known a...
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Upper Midwest Gardening: 7 Must-Do May Tasks
Upper Midwest gardening in May is all about balancing eagerness with patience — and honestly, I learned that lesson the hard way. If you are wondering...
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Growing Agave Indoors: 5 Tips for Thriving Houseplants
Yes, you can absolutely grow agave plants indoors — but don’t expect it to thrive on the same low‑light, low‑care routine you give your pothos. After ...
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How to Grow Mexican Bay in 5 Easy Steps (With Pro Tips)
What is a Mexican bay? Let me tell you from my own experience — it's a fascinating little tree, Litsea glaucescens, that's completely different from t...
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How to Grow a Rock Garden (It Really Works!)
Starting a rock garden — I’m here to tell you: yes, absolutely you should. If you’ve ever wondered whether growing rocks in your garden is worth the e...
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National May Gardening: Essential Tasks for Every US Region
If you're wondering what to do in the garden in May, the short answer is: plenty — and the timing depends entirely on where you live. May is that pivo...
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How to Grow a Field of Lavender in 5 Simple Steps
So you're wondering how to grow a field of lavender — maybe you've dreamed of purple rows stretching out in the sun, or you've heard you can actually ...
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How to Teach the Water Cycle 5 Fun Garden Experiments
If you're wondering whether gardening can teach children about the water cycle, the answer is a resounding yes — and I promise it's way more effective...
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Boost Your Potted Plants With Worm Castings — Here's How
Using worm castings for potted plants is absolutely worth it — I've been using them for years, and I can tell you straight up that they're one of the ...
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10 Worst Plants for the Garden (And What to Plant Instead)
Let me be blunt with you: the worst plants for the garden aren't just annoying — they're the ones that make you question your sanity and your landscap...
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4 Desert Plant Pests That Plague Southwestern Gardens
If you're gardening in the Southwest, you've probably noticed that the southwestern garden pests here are a whole different breed compared to what you...
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Wound Healing Plants: 7 Go-To Herbs for Cuts and Burns
If you've ever wondered whether wound healing plants actually work, I'm here to tell you — yes, they absolutely do, and I've used them for years. From...
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Nature Deficit Disorder Explained: Signs, Effects, and Simple Fixes
So, what is nature deficit disorder? In simple terms, it's the price our kids pay for too much screen time and too little green time. Coined by author...
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Sticky Traps for Garden Pests: Do They Work or Cause More Problems?
Let me answer your question directly: yes, sticky traps can work for certain pest problems, but they're not the miracle solution you might be hoping f...
