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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”

Haworthia obtusa succulent

Haworthia obtusa This is a very popular variety, due to the beautiful transparent lens on the tip of the leaves. Each leaf looks like a drop of water. Once the plant grows about 4” in diameter, it starts growing pup clusters. How do you grow Haworthia Obtusa? Soil: All Haworthias do not like their rootsContinue reading “Haworthia obtusa succulent”

Cut Flower Garden

Plant these flowers in your garden to yield endless vases filled with beautiful blooms. You can grow, harvest, and arrange stunning seasonal blooms. Sunflowers are a great flower to display alone or in small groups in a vase. These plants reach 20-30 inches high, but offer lots of flower power with their gold petals andContinue reading “Cut Flower Garden”

DIY Botanical print

Now that you know how to press flowers, it’s time to display all the beautiful varieties you’ve created. Materials: Pressed flowers Glass frame Paper towel Step 1: Clean your frame. Make sure the glass frame is spotless before using it. Remove the backing and wipe it down with a damp paper towel. Avoid using aContinue reading “DIY Botanical print”