Your Guide to Caring for Indoor Ferns Ferns: Easy elegance for plant lovers. Ferns are not really difficult to grow in the modern home, but they will not tolerate neglect. The soil must never be allowed to dry out, and the surrounding air needs to be kept moist. Few ferns can tolerate hot dry air, so air humidity has to be artificially increased. There is a bewildering choice of varieties. Nearly two thousand are suitable to growing indoors, but comparatively few are available commercially. There is also a wide choice of ways to display your collection. Many of them are ideal for a hanging ba ..read more

Unwrap the magic of the season with our Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide! From cozy home accents to thoughtful tokens of affection, these gift ideas will warm hearts and spread joy. Whether you're shopping for the gardener, the houseplant parent, or a baking connoisseur, our guide has the perfect gift to make their season merry and bright. 'Tis the season to share the love and create unforgettable moments! More ..read more

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Learn About Growing & Harvesting Corn with Maria Bertucci     Types of Corn:  Corn is an ancient staple food that originated in South America. It has been extensively bred and selected to become the juicy super-sweet kernels we are used to today; but there are also many truly ancient heirloom varieties still being preserved and grown by collectors all over the United States. Most of the Native American varieties are flint or dent corn, meant to be dried, stored and ground into flour over the lean months of winter. Many of these corn varieties are truly beautiful, try l ..read more

Learn About Growing & Harvesting Garlic with Maria Bertucci     Types of Garlic:  Garlic is one of the most rewarding crops to grow in a home garden. There are a staggering number of varieties available to grow as garlic is a traditional foodstuff all over the world, each region having their favorite types for different culinary and medicinal purposes. They are quite varied in size and flavor, much more exciting than the type you buy at the grocery store with complex flavors and a wide range of spiciness. There are two classes of garlic, hardneck and softneck. Softneck ..read more

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When you take your garlic home Open your package immediately and inspect it. If you have any questions or concerns, now is the time to contact us! Leave bags open, store your garlic in a dark and cool place until you are ready to plant. Don’t store in plastic or the refrigerator. Growing   Plant garlic two to four weeks before the ground freezes solid. This will enable the cloves to establish some roots while minimizing the amount of top growth prior to Winter. In warmer regions, plant 2-4 weeks before the coldest time of year. Break bulbs apart and use all cloves that are plump and firm ..read more

These tropical wonders, with their dinner-plate-sized blooms and tropical appearance, may seem like an impossibility in our perennial landscapes. The truth is, they’re astonishingly easy to grow! Here are a few tips to remember when growing perennial Hibiscus: They love the water during the growing season! Hibiscus moscheutos is one plant you do not have to worry about overwatering. As long as they have leaves on them, you can drown them and they will be very happy. If they go dry too many times, their buds tend to yellow and drop off before blooming, so make sure you keep up a deep waterin ..read more

Growing your own citrus can be an incredibly rewarding experience. Not only do you get a fruit producing tree, but you get intensely fragrant blossoms and an amazing patio plant for the warmer season that becomes a unique houseplant during the winter season. The most common method of growing citrus in PNW is a schedule of 3 seasons outdoors and winter inside in our climate. Citrus can be grown easily indoors to protect them from the PNW frost. This is a nice way to enjoy Meyer Lemons, for example, which tend to bloom and fruit during the off-season.   We would generally like to leave ..read more

Pollinator insects need your help! Pollinator populations continue to decline due to the increased use of agricultural pesticides, and supporting pollinators is one of the easiest and best ways to improve the health of your local ecosystem, increase biodiversity, and support food production. Unlike yellowjackets and wasps, which can be grumpy and aggressive, pollinator insects such as bees, butterflies and hummingbirds are generally even tempered and mild mannered.  Water Source In addition to pollinator friendly plants, it is important to have a water source, whether a small pond, a shal ..read more