It’s time to take pollinator gardening to the next level by meeting the best bee plants for providing both nectar and habitat for native bees. With numerous North American native bee species in dramatic decline due to habitat loss, forage scarcity, pesticide exposure, and other negative impacts, bees are in desperate need of a helping hand. Thankfully, many gardeners are now stepping up to the plate, creating pollinator gardens for these incredible insects and providing them with much-needed nectar forage. However, our native bees need more than just nectar to survive. Well-equipped pollinator gardens are also designed with bee nesting habitat in mind.
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Parsley growing tips: Harvest this flavorful herb and kitchen staple all year
Parsley is probably the herb I use the most in my cooking. I add this tasty ingredient to soups and stews, I snip it into fresh lettuce or quinoa salads, I whip it into salad dressings, and I stir it into pasta dishes. I regularly have a few plants growing at a time. Not only do I plant parsley in my raised beds, I also sneak it into my ornamental containers for some fragrant, edible foliage. Here, I’ve gathered some parsley growing tips to help you encourage a bountiful harvest.
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Growing Carrots in Raised Beds
Carrots are one of the most rewarding crops to grow in your garden, bringing plenty of color and sweetness to your plate. Raised beds provide the ideal environment for cultivating the perfect carrot, from shorter Nantes types to long ‘Sugar Snax’ to vibrant colored ‘Purple Haze’. With proper preparation and care, you can enjoy an abundant harvest of these nutrient-rich orange roots. In this article, I share information about growing carrots in raised beds and teach even beginner gardeners how to do it with success.
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Growing basil from cuttings to get more plants fast… and cheap!
Most gardeners grow basil by sowing seeds or transplanting seedlings into their garden beds or containers. There is a third option, however, and it’s far quicker than waiting for seeds to grow! Growing basil from cuttings is a fast, easy, and cheap way to maximize your crop of homegrown basil. You can root basil stems in water or in a high quality potting mix. Keep reading to learn all about growing basil from cuttings.
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Growing comfrey: A complete guide
There’s real value in growing comfrey, beyond its pretty looks. Just ask the many crafters, DIY health-and-beauty fans, and permaculture gardeners already cultivating and using comfrey for a myriad of purposes. In this article, I’ll share more about this useful plant, how to grow it, and touch on the wealth of ways it can be used. I’ve been growing comfrey for years and find it’s flowers both beautiful and prolific and it’s foliage large and majestic. Read on to learn more about the many perks of this perennial plant.
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What to do about powdery mildew on peonies
Of all the cheery garden subjects you may be excited to learn about, powdery mildew on peonies is probably not one of them. This topic is important, though, because the infection can quickly turn your prize-winning peonies into a patch of fungal fuzz. Luckily it’s possible to take measures to prevent it from happening in the first place, or, if it does afflict your plant, you can try to prevent it the following growing season.
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