Francesco

Fall is a fantastic time to keep your garden growing. In many regions of the U.S. (approximately USDA Zones 7–10) and the UK (hardiness Zones 8–9), September planting can still bring fresh veggies in the late fall and even early winter. Many people don’t know it, but cool-season vegetables actually prefer the milder temperatures, and … Read more

Deer are the nightmare of some gardeners, especially in certain parts of the world. I love them as animals, as I think you do, but they constantly eat some of the plants that we have grown with passion and sacrifice. While a truly deer-proof plant doesn’t exist (a very hungry deer might eat almost anything), … Read more

I love having lots of plants in my home. I think they give a different light and a more beautiful color to the whole environment. However, it is not always easy to keep indoor plants in perfect health. Sometimes the leaves turn yellow, the flowers wilt, and the plants look dry and lifeless. The good … Read more

Snake plants are among the most common indoor plants and perhaps also among the most loved. I have a couple that are really beautiful and healthy, so I promised a friend of mine that I would give her some of the pups if they had any. I think many of you are already familiar with … Read more

I love how rewarding gardening is; however, I always have to remind beginners that not every plant is a good choice for your home garden, your yard, or indoors. In fact, some seemingly attractive or popular plants can turn into nightmares due to invasiveness, toxicity, property damage, or excessive maintenance. Below I’ve made a list … Read more

I love sunflowers so much and always enjoy having them in my garden. Maybe it’s because of their tall stems and big blooms, but they really bring me joy and happiness. An interesting thing about sunflowers is that they can thrive in almost any garden, even a small backyard and a balcony, or a simple … Read more

I often see people online saying the only good time to plant is between April and June. This is generally true, but that doesn’t mean you can’t do anything in the other months! Even though summer is winding down, if you live in temperate climates, you still have plenty of options. In late summer (end … Read more

If you have been following me for a while, you will know that there are two things I love: growing plants from cuttings and lavender. In today’s article, I want to combine the two, and so we are going to look at a step-by-step guide on how to grow lavender from cuttings. The good news is … Read more

When you first get into gardening, one of the most common pieces of advice you’ll hear is to plant vegetables in a location that receives around eight hours of sunlight.  And that advice isn’t necessarily wrong, it’s actually true. Many common vegetables thrive with 6 to 8 hours of sunlight daily. Tomatoes, eggplants, cucumbers, squash … Read more

Until a few years ago, I believed flowering plants shouldn’t be touched. I loved seeing their colors in the garden and did everything I could to make the blooms last longer. Several years later, and with much more experience, I found that there are some plants that can actually bloom a second time and that … Read more