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Harvesting & Preserving Eucalyptus

Harvesting Eucalyptus Leaves Harvesting eucalyptus branches to use the stems and leaves for floral arrangements is easy. All you need to do is cut the eucalyptus branches to the required height. You can then dry the eucalyptus stems and use them for decoration, or trim off the leaves when they are dried. Alternatively, you canContinue reading “Harvesting & Preserving Eucalyptus”

Best air plants for beginners

While most air plants are generally easy to maintain and care for, some still require more care than others. Below are 5 of the best air plants for easy care. Best air plants for beginners with minimal care Tillandsia harrisii Tillandsia caput-medusae Tillandsia ionantha Tillandsia fuchsii Tillandsia tectorum Tillandsia harrisii is a rosette shaped airContinue reading “Best air plants for beginners”

Cabbage & Kale

During trips to your local garden shops you’ll begin seeing cool- and cold-weather annuals like ornamental kale, which is a popular option for color during the colder months. But what exactly is it and how do you care for it? Both ornamental kale and cabbage fall under the Brassica oleracea botanical name. They look veryContinue reading “Cabbage & Kale”

Eucalyptus Plant Care Tips

Eucalyptus is a genus of ornamental plants with attractive aromatic leaves. Although eucalyptus trees are enormous, many eucalyptus plants can grow in pots and make stunning indoor houseplants. Depending on your zone, you can also plant eucalyptus shrubs and trees in a sunny location outdoors. There are about 700 species of eucalyptus, many of whichContinue reading “Eucalyptus Plant Care Tips”

Drying Lavender

Harvest the pretty purple flowers to make dried lavender bunches or dried lavender buds for potpourri or sachets. Drying lavender isn’t difficult. Learn how to dry lavender, my favorite herb to grow and use. Drying lavender starts with harvest, and that process varies depending on what you’ll do with your dried lavender. If you planContinue reading “Drying Lavender”