Amber Noyes 
Slugs and, in a lesser evil, snails are considered a nightmare by many gardeners: they are slimy, strange looking, and emerge in the dark of night to devour newly planted seedlings, very …
Despite being an avid gardener, I never considered watermelons to be a container crop. With their sprawling vines and huge fruits, growing watermelons in containers seemed impractical at best. Yet …
Zucchini squash grow very quickly. If you are not careful, a tiny zucchini one day can turn into a monster squash a few days later, so it is important to …
The fiddle leaf fig (Ficus lyrata) is a popular houseplant from the tropical rainforests of western Africa. Its large fiddle-shaped leaves create a dramatic display in the home, but it …
The same, green foliage plants quickly look boring and become more of an unloved dust catcher than a decorative eye-catcher. Luckily, there are a number of flowering houseplants to fill …
If you’ve noticed little tunnels winding through your tomatoes and fruit that is rotting from the inside-out, you probably have an infestation of tomato fruitworms. These annoying pests are also …
If you have ever grown basil in your garden, you might have noticed that it is not always a perfect green herb. If you’re noticing dead looking brown spots on …
A beautifully landscaped front yard with flower beds and borders and well chosen shrubs gives a great the first impression to visitors and passers by or walk up to your …
Reaching heights of beauty like few other plants, with showy or finely textured foliage and sometimes flowers, houseplants that grow tall or big bring vertical dimension or accent to your …
Magnificent leaves in modern colors on a pretty little solid trunk: The dracaena is a remarkable plant that exudes exoticism. Native to hot and humid climates such as Asia, Central …