Liatris is a genus encompassing many species and cultivars of blazing stars. These extremely showy plants are a welcome addition to the landscape. Their long-blooming flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies.…
Dreaming of growing your own cabbage? Homemade sauerkraut in your future? Maybe you want to learn to make your family’s traditional cabbage rolls? When you grow cabbage, companion planting them…
Have you ever had a patch of your backyard dedicated to cantaloupe? I once did before I learned about companion planting. A common misconception is that melons and other vining…
Tomatoes and strawberries are both very popular garden plants, well-loved for their delicious fruits. The sweet taste of strawberries in the springtime and the freshest, most flavorful homegrown tomatoes in…
Beets are fairly easy to grow and can thrive in many climates. While they’re typically a spring crop, you can also get a fall harvest when you plant them in…
If you’re a new gardener or long-time plant lover that is easily distracted by all the plants, it can often be overwhelming when deciding what flowers to plant where in…
Perennial plants are a gardener’s best friend since they return year after year. While you may think perennials are mostly flowers, there are actually many perennial vegetables and herbs. Since…
Whether you like your corn grilled, popped, creamed, or ground, you probably like it in one way or another. Corn is a great crop to add to your backyard garden,…
So, if you’ve landed here, there’s a good chance you’ve heard all the benefits that marigolds can offer as a vegetable companion plant. Marigolds are easy to grow, and have…
Marigolds come in various sizes, shapes, and colors. They typically bloom in warm shades of orange, yellow, and dark red. They can add a pop of color to any full…
