Winter Sowing of Seeds

You can propagate rosemary from cuttings very easily. For many people Rosemary is a tender perennial and must be taken inside during the cold winter months. You can overwinter it in a greenhouse or a very sunny window of your home. Propagate Rosemary from cuttings. This fine rosemary plant has been pruned into the shape …

Prune your Christmas Cactus. Pruning is easy and keeps them healthy, bushy and in check.  Got a Christmas Cactus that is outgrowing its space?  Prune it! Step by step how to prune Christmas Cactus.  This information also applies to your Thanksgiving Cactus, if you want to know the difference go to this post, Christmas Cactus …

Do you need seed starting mix? Seed starting can be an easy way to get tons of plants on a budget. Especially if you want special varieties! I see it all the time, garden enthusiasts showing how they start seeds and stating that you must use seed starting mix. Is that completely accurate? In short, …

Do you have a Christmas Cactus you want to propagate from cuttings?  I have a quick and easy method to root Christmas Cactus plant (also Thanksgiving Cactus) successfully every time! It is so easy to root Christmas Cactus plant cuttings along with all the other Holiday Cactus, you won’t believe it! I have had pieces …

Start an easy garden for beginners. Starting a garden doesn’t have to take a lot of heavy work or time. Begin small, slow and smart.  That way you avoid frustration and burnout. I show you how to garden easily and inexpensively. Start an easy garden for beginners is a step by step approach to a …

How to Start Seeds for a Beautiful Garden. Easy for beginner gardeners. Starting plants from seeds is an inexpensive way to get tons of gorgeous plants for your vegetable and flower garden. How to start seeds is a fast and easy way to get tons of flower or vegetables plants for less money than buying …

Lavender topiary are so pretty and I am finding them easy to create.  I am going to share my journey in creating lavender topiary so you can try it too! Creating lavender topiary is so much fun!.  It takes some patience but most gardeners are used to having that. I start with lavender cuttings, I …

Plant bulbs in pots or containers for a gorgeous spring display in your garden, on your patio or back deck! It is easy and you get early blooms to enjoy before the rest of your garden wakes up. Planting bulbs in pots is a great way to add Spring flowers to your garden. And do …

Several easy ways to overwinter your geraniums aka pelargoniums successfully. Overwintering your geraniums is a great way to save money.  Want to overwinter your geraniums (aka: pelargoniums)? Today I am sharing some easy ways to keep your zonal geraniums alive over winter.  Though if you like to grow them as annuals and don’t mind replacing …

How to Grow Dahlias in Pots. Perfect for patio gardens or anywhere you want to grow these gorgeous plants. Got voles and gophers? This keeps your precious dahlia tubers safe! Do you want to grow dahlias in pots? Many want to grow dahlias but think they can’t because they don’t have a big garden area. …