Marshmallow Plant: Ancient Candy Source
The marshmallow plant gets its name from the marshes, but also spawned the candy of the same name. Learn to grow this plant with our guide!
Foliage
Foliage plants add a ton of beauty and color to your garden, along with a host of other benefits. Learn which are best and how to grow them here.
Red Clover Plant: Soil-Improving Cover Crop
The red clover plant is commonly used as a green manure, but did you know its roots can go down 8 feet? We explore this useful cover crop!
Growing Alfalfa: Forage Or Garden Fuel
A stand of growing alfalfa can be a future rich nutrient for the soil or fodder for local livestock. We explain how to grow alfalfa yourself!
How To Grow Vanilla Beans: The Vanilla Orchid
The vanilla orchid is beautiful, but do you know how to grow vanilla beans from that lovely plant? We delve into this complex topic!
Comfrey Plant: Soil Improver & Pollinator Lure
To loosen your clay soil, grow the comfrey plant. Better yet, it’ll entice bees and other pollinators to your yard. We explain how to do it!
Salvia Chamaedryoides: How To Grow Germander Sage
Salvia chamaedryoides, more commonly known as Germander sage, Mexican blue sage or blue oak sage, is a versatile ornamental shrub with the most vibrant, true blue flowers that will catch the eye of any gardener. It is native to the Chihuahuan Desert, 7000ft high above sea level in the Sierra Madre mountain range in Mexico. … Read more
Albuca Spiralis: A Twisty Frizzle Sizzle
Albuca spiralis, sometimes called frizzle sizzle, is a fun plant to grow. Learn all about this spiral-leaved wonder in our growing guide!
Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma: Split-Leafed Tropical Wonder
The mini-monstera, Rhaphidophora tetrasperma, isn’t a true monstera at all! Learn about this tropical wonder in our in-depth growing guide.
Monstera Adansonii: The Magnificent Monkey Mask Plant
Monstera adansonii is a lovely tropical plant with great foliage. Our in-depth growers guide reveals all the tips you need to grow it!
Star Jasmine: A Fragrant And Vigorous Climber
Sweetly fragrant star jasmine is a garden stunner. Our complete guide to growing it will help you raise your own superstar climbing plant!
Foxtail Fern: Growing This Sly Perennial
The lush fronds of foxtail fern create a stunning wave of bright green foliage in your garden. Our complete guide shows you how to grow them!
Helleborus Foetidus: A Cute Little Stinker
Helleborus foetidus, sometimes called stinking hellebore, is a lovely winter-to-spring blooming perennial. You’ll love the winter color!
