EDEN'S GARDEN

Companion Planting With Herbs

June 29, 2022June 28, 2022 by Norman

Companion Planting Benefits

Rosemary herb

The world of gardening just fascinates me, when you take a step back and see how far we have come, there were many things our former generation thought us. Since then we have improved greatly by the many discoveries that have been made and are being made continuously

I believe these new discoveries brought more excitement as garden enthusiasts and weekend worries spend time outdoors connecting with nature by working hand in hand to assist where ever they can which in my opinion is a great trade-off. We can go on and on with the many areas in gardening with how this works.

Summer Container Gardening Ideas

June 29, 2022June 27, 2022 by Norman

4 Container Garden Ideas that’s Hot

Summer Container Garden Ideas-flowers-in-a-container — *Flowers in a container*

Have a colorful season all summer long with these 4 container garden ideas that are sure to bring that much-need flavor and change, If you don’t have the space to install the garden you’ve always desired or you may have been planning to give your outdoor living space a facelift then look no further because with a container garden you can bring that much-needed change.

Summer Vegetable Garden Ideas

June 27, 2022June 26, 2022 by Norman

8 Vegetables to Grow this Summer

Summer Vegetable Garden Ideas-tomatoes — *Tomatoes growing*

The summer months can be such a challenge especially as we seek to get outdoors working the soil in our gardens, the good news, however, is we can take advantage of this time of year because we are presented with the opportunity to grow our very own edibles in a way that is healthier and can save us by decreasing the amount of money that’s spent at the supermarket.

Gooseberry Sawfly Control

June 26, 2022June 25, 2022 by Norman

Gooseberry Sawfly Control Methods

Gooseberry Sawfly Control-a-gooseberry-plant — *A gooseberry plant*

The gooseberry plant or bush is “native to many parts of Europe and western Asia, this berry plant belongs to the family Euphorbiaceae and is commonly known as Amla, Indian gooseberry, and emblic myrobalans”. The gooseberry bush which is a citrus plant can be found growing naturally in rocky alpine thickets and the rocky woods in the lower country from France eastward, well into the Himalayas and peninsular India.

Systemic Plant Insecticide

June 23, 2022June 22, 2022 by Norman

What Is Systemic Plant Insecticides

Systemic Plant Insecticide-lantana-flowering-plant — *Lantana flowering plant*

There are numerous insecticides that have been formulated to control garden insect pests and are sold under different trade names and brands. What I love about insecticides is their fast-acting effect, although some may deliver a quicker knock-down than others. Despite this fact, and as good as this sounds caution should be taken when turning to this method to control garden insect pests.

Rose Sawfly Larvae Control

June 23, 2022June 22, 2022 by Norman

How to Control Rose Sawfly

Rose Sawfly Larvae-rose sawfly-larvae-on-a-leaf — *Rose Sawfly Larvae*

There are about 50 plus species of roses that range in so many colors, sizes, and shapes, most rose species are native to Asia while a smaller number are native to Europe, North America, and northwestern Africa. A rose is a woody perennial flowering plant of the genus Rosa, in the family Rosaceae.

Summer Garden Ideas

June 25, 2022June 19, 2022 by Norman

5 Ideas for a Summer Garden Make Over

Summer Garden Ideas-a-colorful-flower-garden — *A colorful flower garden*

The summer months are finally here which gives us a chance to go outdoors and work in our gardens, although the heat may be a challenge, working in our gardens provides us the opportunity to connect with nature as we install beautiful plants that displays their own uniqueness with their varies sizes, shapes, colors, and fragrance.

Cabbage White Butterfly Diet

June 18, 2022 by Norman

What To Cabbage White Butterfly Eat

Cabbage White Butterfly Diet-cabbage-white-collecting-nectar- — *A cabbage white butterfly collecting nectar*

There are so many benefits to having a garden but one of the highlights is the presence of beautiful butterflies that shows up, especially in large numbers. Butterflies are known as pollinators helping to contribute to our ecosystem that is so diverse. What I found to be so amazing is that there are estimated to be “over 100,000 species of butterfly worldwide”.

Propagating Pentas

June 4, 2022June 3, 2022 by Norman

Tips to Propagate Pentas Plant

Propagating Pentas-pentas-flowering-plant-with-a-butterfly — *Pentas flowering plant with butterfly*

Bring lots of colors into your spring and summer gardens with Pentas, these tropical perennial beauties also go by the common name the Egyptian star. Pentas are native to tropical regions of Africa and southern Asia, thriving best in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 9 through 11. If you are planning on installing a wildlife garden then Pentas are the perfect fit, these plants will attract butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden area.

Blue Daze Not Blooming

June 16, 2022May 27, 2022 by Norman

Why Your Blue Daze is Not Blooming

Blue Daze Not Blooming-blue-daze-flowers — *Blue daze flowers*

The blue daze evolvulus is a beautiful flowering plant, that grows and thrives in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 9-13. This garden beauty is native to Paraguay and Brazil, blue daze is a perennial evergreen in the morning glory family. What I find so amazing about this tropical evergreen is the fuzzy grayish leaves it produces along with the abundance of flower bloom.

How To Get Rid Of Bermuda Grass

May 26, 2022 by Norman

Bermuda Grass Control

How To Get Rid Of Bermuda Grass-bermuda-grass — *Bermuda Grass*

In our last article, we discussed Bermuda grass and its many benefits, but the flip side of the coin is although this grass is hailed for its toughness there are many persons who find Bermuda grass to be a nuisance and would much rather get rid of it. Bermuda grass is viewed by some as an invasive weed.

How To Care For Bermuda Grass

May 21, 2022May 21, 2022 by Norman

Best Practice for Bermuda Grass

How To Care For Bermuda Grass-bermuda-grass — *Bermuda Grass*

Bermuda grass has so many benefits, this grass type is drought and heat resistance can withstand heavy foot traffic, establish very quickly, is a good ground cover, and has been known to compete with weeds. Bermuda grass is used widely on sports fields such as golf courses, football fields, baseball fields, etc.

Bermuda grass has a strong resistance to many common grass diseases and recovers much more quickly from damage than many grass types. Bermuda grass also grows rapidly, the flip side of the coin is this turf does not tolerate heavy shade so when installing Bermuda grass ensure it gets plenty of sunlight. This is a full-sun-loving grass.

Painted Lady Butterfly Life Cycle

May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 by Norman

Understanding the Painted Lady Butterfly

Painted lady butterfly collecting nectar-the-painted-lady butterfly-life-cycle — *Painted lady butterfly collecting nectar*

History of the painted lady butterfly

The painted lady butterfly (Vanessa cardui) is a member of the family Nymphalidae this garden beauty has colors of pale orange to the upper wings, blacktips are on the forewings marked with spots that are white. Rows of black spots can be found on the hindwings, and blue eyespots which are pale can be found on their undersides.

During springtime, a vast number of the painted lady butterfly migrate northward across the Mediterranean from Africa to Britain and even Europe traveling thousands of miles. These butterflies are known to mate through all seasons including the winter months mating while even migrating.

Aerogarden Reviews

June 15, 2022May 17, 2022 by Norman

6 Best Aerogarden Systems Buying Guide

Aerogarden Reviews-aerogarden-harvest-indoor-garden — *Aerogarden Harvest Indoor Garden System*

Do you want to have a Continual Harvest by Growing Foods Anyware and at Any time of the year? then look no further. The Aerogarden systems can make this possible. These gardening systems will have you gardening like a Pro as you connect with nature indoors. Growing Food Crops with these systems is very easy and so much as you Reap a Bountiful Harvest!!

The Aerogarden System doesn’t require soil, taking the Hassle out of Gardening this method of growing food crops is so Simple, not Messy and it’s not Laborious or Time-Consuming. Just follow the instructions, and you are done and on your way to Growing Fresh Herbs and Vegetables from your Kitchen Countertop.

Growing Indoor Edible Plants

May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 by Norman

Successfully Growing Edible Plants Indoors

Growing Indoor Edible Plants-growing-herbs-in-containers — *Growing herbs in containers*

With indoor gardening, we can extend the season year-round while eating fresh. Gardening indoors provides us the opportunity to grow edible foods in a safe way, why, because we are in control of how our foods are being grown. While it may be true that all plants may not thrive well on the inside we will take a closer look at those that dose and see how we can have much success by growing our own food crops.

Growing Vegetables In Grow Bags

May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 by Norman

Successfully Growing Vegetables in Grow Bags

What I love about gardening is there are so many innovative ways in creating a garden you desire, even if you don’t have the space. These new methods are so simple but effective Saving you Time and Money as you Reap a Good Harvest.

Growing Vegetables In Grow Bags-vegetables-and-herbs — *Garden vegetables and herbs*

Another idea that the industry has come up with is growing plants in grow bags. Though this idea is not new gardeners all over the country are having much success with this way of growing plants especially plants with a shallow root system.

Blue Daze Care

June 15, 2022May 17, 2022 by Norman

How to Successfully Grow Blue Daze Evolvulus

Blue daze is so amazing filling your garden with its amazing colors while bringing that much-needed flavor.

Blue Daze-blue-daze-care — *Blue Daze Flowering Plant*

How would you love to have blue daze? not blue days but blue daze as a part of your garden and landscapes, these garden beauties can brighten your day with their beautiful flowers though small which can be an eye-catcher adding to the overall design of your landscape and gardens.

The blue daze evolvulus flowering plant is native to Paraguay and Brazil. This perennial beauty is evergreen and a member of the morning glory family. Another name for the blue daze is the dwarf morning glory.

Small Tropical Garden Ideas

May 9, 2022May 8, 2022 by Norman

Plants that Transport You to the Tropics

Small Tropical Garden Ideas-frangipani-flowers — *Frangipani flowering plant*

Living in the tropics can be an awesome experience, it’s like living in a garden paradise where you can relax and move at a slow pace. If you were to ask the question or get someone’s opinion about the tropics they would most likely say the tropics are a garden paradise where there are sunny days with blue skies, white clouds, miles of white sandy beaches, crystal clear water, palm trees, and lots of beautiful colorful plant species, birds singing sweetly and other wildlife resting or actively going about their daily routine.

Keep Cut Flowers Fresh Longer

May 8, 2022May 7, 2022 by Norman

Keeping Cut Flowers Fresh Longer

Keep Cut Flowers Fresh-a-flower-bouquet — *A flower bouquet*

There is just something about fresh cut flowers that make our day, whether growing them in our home garden with the intention to brighten up our indoor living space or may have gotten them as a gift the beauty and presence of cut flowers can change the atmosphere and one’s attitude or mindset.

Plant Eating Insects

May 17, 2022May 4, 2022 by Norman

Controlling Insects With Plants

Plant Eating Insects-venus flytrap — *Venus Flytrap*

The insect world is so vast that they outnumbered the human race by far, the human population is”7.9 billion” whereas there are estimated to be “10 quintillion insects” on planet earth. I know, the word quintillion can twist your tongue or cause you to get tongue-tied, That’s a lot of insects, many of these insects can be found in our homes and gardens.

Deadheading Pentas

May 2, 2022May 1, 2022 by Norman

Properly Deadhead Pentas

Properly Deadheading Pentas-pentas-flowers — *Pentas Flowers*

Pentas are beautiful flowering heat-loving plants that are native to central and eastern Africa, Saudi Arabian Peninsula, and Madagascar. Pentas is a flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae and is commonly known as the Egyptian star cluster. These garden beauties produce many flowers that come in an array of colors from purple, white, red, dark pink, etc… what also makes Pentas so unique is the small star-shaped flowers that grow in clusters.

Indoor House Plant Care

May 1, 2022April 29, 2022 by Norman

8 Common House Plant Mistake To Avoid

Indoor House Plant Care-peace-lily and-palm-in-baskets — *Gaint peace lily and palm in a basket*

It’s amazing how plants can bring such change to our environment, plants have many benefits including being grown for food. All of us depend on plants to help us in so many different ways even wildlife, and insects depend on plants for their survival. Plants play a major role on our planet, from our outdoor gardens to our indoor living spaces the presence of plants can make a huge difference.

Growing Bougainvillea Indoors

April 29, 2022April 28, 2022 by Norman

Bougainvillea Indoor Care

Growing Bougainvillea Indoors-bougainvillea-flowers — *Bougainvillea Flowers*

The bougainvillea plant is a tropical to sub-tropical beauty that is native to South America, this shrub is widely used in outdoor gardens as a hedge. Because bougainvilleas are known as climbers or spreaders they can be planted alongside lattices, fenced areas, arbors, carports, gazebos, etc.

Pruning Hibiscus In Summer

April 27, 2022 by Norman

Tips For Hibiscus Summer Pruning

Pruning Hibiscus In Summer-yellow-hibiscus-flower — *Yellow hibiscus flower*

In our last article, we discussed how to prune hibiscus in the spring, if you have not read it yet then you can find out how by clicking the link that has been provided. But what we will now be turning our attention to is how to prune hibiscus in the summer, although you prepared your hibiscus for the summer by giving them a spring cleaning or pruning these garden beauties can and should also be pruned in the summer to continue to perform

How To Prune Hibiscus In Spring

April 27, 2022April 26, 2022 by Norman

How To Prune Hibiscus

Preparing your hibiscus to produce an abundance of flowers requires some know-how. As the summer months approach what you want is to get a jump start so when summer finally reaches your hibiscus will become fluffy or fuller (leaves) with an abundance of flower blooms. The ideal time to prune hibiscus is during the spring months or when the weather starts to warm up.

Dwarf Bougainvillea Plant

April 26, 2022 by Norman

Dwarf Bougainvillea Plant Care

Dwarf Bougainvillea Plant-bougainvillea-flowers — *Bougainvillea flowers*

Bougainvilleas can provide an abundance of beautiful colorful flower blooms to your garden area, this hardy tropical plant can either be grown as a vine, shrub, or tree. What I also love about the bougainvillea plant is that once mature or established becomes drought-tolerant, the ideal place to grow bougainvilleas are USDA zones 9 to 11

Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass Spacing

April 15, 2022April 15, 2022 by Norman

Spacing Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass

Hameln dwarf fountain grass or Pennisetum alopecuroides is believed to have originated from “Germany”, is indigenous to open woods, grasslands, wetlands, and wastelands of Eastern Asia and possibly Western Australia. This garden beauty looks stunning and compliments rock gardens, planned near a pond and a stream, as a backdrop in a plant bed, along a garden walking pathway, large open areas, mass planting, container gardening, etc…

Ixora Dwarf Yellow

April 13, 2022April 13, 2022 by Norman

Ixora Dwarf Yellow Care

Ixora Dwarf Yellow-ixora-flowering-plant — Ixora dwarf yellow

Ixora’s are tropical to subtropical evergreen shrubs that produce an abundance of small flowers that forms in clusters, with small green glossy leaves. Although Ixora is grown as a perennial in warm climates it’s viewed and grown as an annual in temperate and colder climates. This plant performs best however in USDA zones 9 and above.

Oregon Grape Rust

April 13, 2022April 11, 2022 by Norman

How to Treat Mahonia Rust

Oregon Grape Rust-oregon-grape-flowers — *Oregon grape flowers*

The Oregon grape is native to much of the western United States but grows mostly east of the Cascades from Central BC southward. This low-growing evergreen shrub produces pale yellow flowers form in long racemes of about eight inches. The leaves are blue-green turning dusky maroon during winter.

Sea Grape Plant Care

April 10, 2022April 10, 2022 by Norman

Sea Grape Not Bearing Fruits

Sea Grape Plant Care-sea-grape-berries — *Sea grape berries*

The sea grape plant can be grown as a tree, hedge, or shrub, this tropical beauty is native to tropical America, the Bahamas, the Caribbean, Bermuda, and the Greater and Lesser Antilles. The sea grape or the Coccoloba uvifera is a species of flowering plant in the buckwheat family, sea grapes are grown in many coastal areas because of their high salt tolerance and also serve as a dune stabilizer and protective habitat for small animals.

How To Make Homemade Plant Fertilizer

April 9, 2022 by Norman

Best Homemade Fertilizer For Indoor Herbs

How To Make Homemade Plant Fertilizer-herbs-in-containers — *Container indoor herbs*

Growing an indoor herb garden is a great way to connect with nature while growing our very own edible crops, this method of gardening places us in the driver’s seat where we are free to explore and grow our favorite garden herbs. Two of my favorite herbs that both my wife and I enjoy growing from our home garden are basil and rosemary.

Aspirin On Vegetable Plants

April 7, 2022April 6, 2022 by Norman

Aspirin For Healthy Vegetables

Asprin On Vegetable Plants-tomatoes — *Tomatoes growing*

Aspirin is a common drug or medication that I think every home should have, these pills are used to treat mild to moderate aches and pains, such as muscle aches, toothaches, etc… the important component that’s found in aspirins is called salicylic acid. This active ingredient eliminates pain and swelling in humans but when given to garden plants aspirins help by boosting the plant’s immune system. When a plant’s immune system gets boosts it helps a plant fight against garden pest invasion, parasitic attacks, and pathogens or plant diseases.

Liquify Vegetable Peel As Fertilizer

April 5, 2022April 5, 2022 by Norman

Make Liquid Fertilizer From Kitchen Waste

Liquify Vegetable Peel As Fertilizers-garden-vegetables — *Garden vegetables*

Have you ever heard the saying that “one man’s junk is another man’s Treasure”? but what if I tell you that your junk can also become your treasure. This saying is so true even when it comes to taking care of our gardens, we can reuse kitchen scraps (Vegetables and Fruits) to grow and maintain healthy plants.

Blue Daze Propagation In Water

April 3, 2022 by Norman

Blue Daze Flower From Cutting In Water

Blue Daze Propagation In Water-blue-daze-flowers — *Blue daze flowers*

Up to this point, we have discussed blue daze winter care, blue daze care, blue my mind, blue daze ground cover, blue daze hanging basket, blue daze seeds, and propagating blue daze in soil but what we haven’t touched on yet is propagating blue daze in water. Yes, this method of growing blue daze has proven to be effective which we will be discussing below.

Painted Lady Butterfly Kit

April 2, 2022 by Norman

Painted Lady Butterfly History

Painted Lady Butterfly Kit-painted-lady-butterfly-collecting-nectar — *Painted lady butterfly collecting nectar*

The painted lady butterfly is popular among garden butterflies, this beautiful lady can be identified by pale orange on the upper wing tip, blacktips can be found on forewings marked with spots that are white. Blue eyespots can be found on the undersides while rows of black spots can be seen on the hinder wings.

Oatmeal For Indoor Plants

March 30, 2022 by Norman

Growing Healthy Plants With Oatmeal

Oatmeal For Indoor Plants-a-bowl-with-fruits-and-oats — *Cereal oats and Fruits*

Oatmeal is a popular breakfast cereal that’s high in fiber and other nutrients which is great for our bodies, according to history oats have been here for thousands of years. Its believed that oats have been around from “Egypt’s 12th Dynasty, around 2000B.C.” Its also believed that oats ” as far back as 7,000 B.C. was used by ancient Chinese”.

Hibiscus Propagation In Water

March 29, 2022March 29, 2022 by Norman

Propagating Hibiscus In Water

Hibiscus Propagation In Water-hibiscus-flower-bloom — *White hibiscus flowers*

The hibiscus plant is an ornamental beauty that will fill your garden with lots of flower bloom, this shrub thrives best in tropical to sub-tropical regions. There are said to be more than “200 species of hibiscus worldwide, each variety different in shape, color and size”.

Blue My Mind Dwarf Morning Glory

March 27, 2022 by Norman

Blue My Mind Flower Care

Blue My Mind Dwarf Morning Glory-blue-daze-plant — *Blue daze plant*

The blue my mind dwarf morning glory is native to Brazil, this garden beauty can be used as a ground cover, container gardening, grow in a basket, massing planting, or plant edging. The plant’s genus name comes from the Latin word ‘evolvo’, which means twisted or unraveled, this perennial beauty grows best in USDA growing zones 9, 10, and 11.

Growing Hibiscus Indoors

March 27, 2022March 25, 2022 by Norman

Hibiscus Indoor Care Guide

Growing Hibiscus Indoors-hibiscus-flowers — *Hibiscus Flowers*

Can hibiscus be grown as a house plant? after all these tropical beauties are seen growing in so many home gardens even commercial landscape and garden designs. The hibiscus plant is native to warm temperate and tropical regions, there are said to be more than “200 species of hibiscus worldwide, each variety different in shape, color and size”.

Golden Larch Bonsai

March 22, 2022March 22, 2022 by Norman

Golden Larch Bonsai Guide

Golden Larch Bonsai-a-bonsai-plant — *A bonsai plant*

Pseudolarix amabilis commonly called golden larch although not considered to be a true larch is native to eastern China, it is said that “the wood of this tree is used in traditional Chinese medicine as a dermatologic antifungal remedy. The wood of the golden larch bonsai tree is also used in the manufacturing of boats, bridges, and furniture”.

Can You Over Fertilize Your Lawn

March 19, 2022 by Norman

Fixing your Over Fertilized Lawn

Can You Over Fertilize A Lawn-a-green-lawn — *A green lawn*

A beautiful lawn that is lush and green is not only pleasant to the eyes but will increase your property’s value but in order to have such a lawn requires some know-how which includes the correct installation of your lawn at the onset, the right amount of sunlight, proper cutting height, knowing if your lawn is the type that can withstand foot traffic or not, the right amount of water and fertilizer.

Vertical Grow Bags

March 18, 2022 by Norman

Growing Plants from Your Wall

Vertical Grow bags-basil-herb — *Basil Herb*

Having a spirit of innovation can place you ahead of the game as you reap and enjoy the many rewards of what thinking outside of the box offers, when it comes to gardening this is also true, so many weekend worries are coming up with creative ideas as they connect with nature in and outdoor as well as an indoor garden setting.

Ornamental Grass Companion Plants

March 17, 2022March 16, 2022 by Norman

What to Plant with Ornamental Grasses

Ornamental Grass Companion Plants-red-fountain-grass — *Red fountain grass*

Ornamental grasses have made a name for themselves in the landscape and garden industry, there are said to be more than” 30 species of these grasses ” which you can choose from. It’s’ believed that the popularity of ornamental grasses arose first in Germany during the mid-1930, what I love about ornamental grasses is their low-maintenance withsanding drought conditions once established along with their cold tolerance.

Growing Food In Containers

March 12, 2022 by Norman

Save those Dollars with a Container Garden

Growing Food In Containers-growing-raspberries-in-a-container — *Growing raspberries in a container*

With the Pandemic still looming over our heads along with other social and world issues that are seeking to stagger or cripple our economy from rebounding we have to now think outside of the box with better spending habits to stretch those dollars so they can go a bit further. The rise in food costs has sparked an interest as many people are starting backyard gardens to reduce spending hoping to save a bit more.

Travelers Palm

March 10, 2022March 9, 2022 by Norman

Traveler Palm

Travelers Palm-a-travelers-palm — *A travelers palm*

The travelers palm is native to Madagascar, this tropical beauty belongs to the Strelitziaceae family and is relative to the Bird of Paradise. You may probably be wondering why this plant was given the name travelers palm. History has it that the travelers palm got its name from travelers who traveled long distances and on became thirsty would look for one of these palms use a knife or sharp object to slice into the leaves and drink the water that was stored”. It is said that the traveler’s palm can store up to half a gallon of water. Now that’s a lot of water to quench one’s thirst when traveling long distances, especially during the summertime.

Blue Daze Ground Cover

March 9, 2022March 8, 2022 by Norman

Blue Daze Ground Cover Plant

Blue Daze Ground Cover-a-blue-daze-flowering-plant — *A blue daze flowering plant*

The blue daze evolvulus flowering plant is native to Paraguay and Brazil, the blue daze is an evergreen and a member of the morning glory family. Another name for the blue daze is the dwarf morning glory, this evergreen beauty is a low-growing plant that makes a good ground cover.

Grow Bags For Tomatoes

March 5, 2022March 3, 2022 by Norman

Tomato Growing Grow Bag Guide

Grow Bags For Tomatoes-tomatoes-growing — *Tomatoes growing*

There is a popular belief that tomatoes are vegetables but what I found to be interesting is that although tomatoes are considered to be a vegetable its actually a fruit. This staple food is used in so many recipes, whether preparing that delicious meal from the home kitchen or dining out (restaurants) it is clear that tomatoes have found their way into the hearts of people worldwide.

How To Landscape With Edible Plants

March 2, 2022March 2, 2022 by Norman

Edible Garden Design

How To Landscape With Edible Plants-garden-vegetables — *Garden vegetables*

How would you Love to have the best of both worlds or can you have the best of both worlds? the answer to that question is YES. When it comes to gardening we are Free in letting our Imagination Run Wild as those Creative Juices Flow. There are so many benefits to gardening, but what if we dare to get away from the traditional (growing ornamental Plants) and introduce the new (edible plants) as a landscape design, talk about thinking outside of the box. One major concern when growing food crops is safety, growing our very own edible garden or landscapes puts us in the driver’s seat where we are in full control of growing our food crops in a safe and healthy manner.

Copper Leaf Plant Propagation

March 1, 2022 by Norman

Growing Copper Leaf plant from Cuttings

Copperleaf Plant Propagation-a-copper-leaf-plant — *A copperleaf plant*

Copper leaves are one of my favorite garden plants, this tropical evergreen produces beautiful broad colorful leaves that can light up any garden and landscape design. The copper leaf belongs to the family Euphorbiaceae, it’s believed there are 450-462 of these species, some of the common names of the copper leaves are Jacob’s coat, Copper plant, Lance copperleaf, Coat of many colors, Catch me if you can, Fire dragon, etc…

How Do You Germinate Store Bought Coconuts

February 21, 2022 by Norman

Guide to Grow Store-Bought Coconuts

How To Germinate Store Bought Coconut-a-coconut — *A coconut*

Drinking coconut water is so nice and refreshing especially on a hot summer’s day, besides drinking the water the flesh or the pulp of the coconut is delicious, especially jelly coconuts. The flesh of the coconut is used in many pastries and recipes for its amazing taste but where did coconuts first originate?