Nasturtium Care Made Simple: Tips for Thriving Plants

Are you looking for a flowering plant that does more than flower? Try nasturtiums. A ground cover that does more than cover? Nasturtiums again. These Central American denizens bring vivid color to the yard, add a peppery kick to salads and garnishes, and repel...

14 Companion Plants for Peppers: The BFFs

Your garden needs companionship. Not the human kind, but the close companionship that comes only from plants. Ever heard of companion planting? It’s an easy way to boost your garden’s growth and productivity without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides....

Growing Sunflowers from Seed

Van Gogh produced nearly a dozen paintings of sunflowers. They’re among his most celebrated works. It’s easy to see why. The sunflower is sturdy and delicate, bold and intricate, and grows like a weed in sun-drenched Southern France. It will grow like...

How to Grow Lavender Plants Indoors or Out

Such a versatile and useful plant! Lavender reduces stress and promotes relaxation in herbal remedies. It relieves headaches, insomnia, and minor burns or insect bites. Dried lavender flowers can add fragrance and a slightly sweet flavor to dishes, teas, and baked...

Growing Sweet Peas for Garden Health & Beauty

Sweet peas (Lathyrus odoratus) were first cultivated in Sicily for their sweet fragrance and butterfly-like flowers in hues of white, pink, red, violet, and purple (among others). Introduced to England in the late 17th century, these climbing annuals later became a...