Question: My geraniums grew really well this summer and I have some pretty ones that I want to keep for next year. How do I go about doing this? I heard that they can be dug up and hung upside down for the winter. Answer: There are several kinds of geraniums, including some that are…
Lie Detectorist Reveals Plants Have Senses, Can Read Minds—And Quantum Entanglement Could Explain How
Originally published as two parts in a series, this article has been compiled here into one, with some minor edits and updates from the original. Part 1. There exists a body of research poised to rend apart our modern paradigms—revealing consciousness in places we might not have expected it, and connections between lifeforms that might…
This Caladium Creates a Burning Heart for Your Garden
By Norman Winter From Tribune News Service Imagine a plant so unusual and beautiful in your landscape you stare hypnotically at it every day. Go further and say, 100 days. That is precisely how I feel about Heart to Heart Burning Heart caladium, and the reason is this: It simply can’t be that color. In…
VIDEO: This Dog Loves Planting Himself in Newly Dug Garden Holes, Refusing to Leave
The first time Franklin the bulldog plopped himself into a new hole in the yard and made himself perfectly comfy, his owners burst into laughter. They had never expected that their cute pup would love to do this over and over again. Grant and Caitlin were digging in their yard when they discovered their dog’s…
The Nutritional Magic in Orange Foods | Eat Better
A car needs the right kind of gas to run smoothly, and it’s similar for humans. They need the right kind of food to optimize their health and well-being. The best foods for our bodies and our brains are the freshest and they’re made in our own kitchens. They’re not made in industrial plants. Also,…
Rush for Blue Mohawk to Be Your Container’s Thriller Plant
By Norman Winter From Tribune News Service A display at the recent Young’s Plant Farm Annual Garden Tour caused quite a stir — not only within the industry that day, but on my Facebook page as well. I would like to take credit and say it was my beautiful photography, but to be honest, when…
5 Things You Should Consider Before Buying Plants at the Nursery
When it comes to choosing plants we’ll actually be able to maintain, most of us are making the same mistake: We pick out the plants we want before we consider the conditions in our backyard. Why is this a problem? If we’re not sure what type of soil we have or we haven’t analyzed how…
What’s the Difference Between Annual and Perennial Plants?
When you’re beginning gardening, there are so many new terms to learn. One of the most important is the difference between annual and perennial plants. Put simply, annual or perennial is a classification of how long your plant’s lifecycle is: 1 year for annuals, 3 or more years for perennials. Yet, some plants are grown as…
Zoo Horticulturist Shares the Secrets Behind Recreating Habitats for Animals
When horticulturist Dennis Carter takes his morning walk at the Blank Park Zoo grounds in Des Moines, Iowa, his eye finds every weed, every frond, every stalk in the zoo. He carefully observes each shrub, tree, and vine for good health, stopping periodically to rub a leaf between thumb and forefinger before giving his stamp…
Bringing Nature Inside: This Year’s Top Home Design Trends
By Hunter Boyce From Atlanta Journal-Constitution From biophilic design to reclaimed materials, here are the top trends that will make your home an earthy delight. Nothing gets a house looking fresh and stylish like a new look. It can improve your mood, your creativity and your dinner parties. This year, designers are going green, keeping…
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