www.chow.com Julie Chai, associate garden editor of Sunset magazine suggests that home gardeners remove the flowers from basil plants as they appear. By plucking the flowers you are keeping the herb in a prepubescent state, which will taste a lot better, and less bitter, than “older” basil.
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The nicotiana, or tobacco plant, is a tropical plant that thrives in climates that are constantly warm. Grow nicotiana in areas that have no frost at all withinstructions from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening and plant care. Expert: Yolanda Vanveen Contact: www.vanveenbulbs.com Bio: Yolanda Vanveen is a third-generation flower grower and [...]
Grow orchids in a pot by recreating the natural environment using bark as a base and allowing the plant to dry out between watering. Give potted orchids good drainage opportunities to avoid rot with instructions from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.
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Growing anthuriums requires replicating their native conditions, which includes moisture, humidity and shade. Keep anthuriums out of direct hot sun withhelpful tips from a sustainable gardener in this free video on growing flowers. Expert: Yolanda Vanveen Contact: www.vanveenbulbs.com Bio: Yolanda Vanveen is a third-generation flower grower and sustainable gardener who lives in Kalama, Wash. She [...]
SUBSCRIBE for more FREE tutorials. This video shows how to make a miniature dollhouse boquet of calla lillies from polymer clay and using clear silicone caulking as “water” in the vase.
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Sage, or salvia, is a plant that is found all over the planet because of it’s ability to grow in a sunny spot with good drainage. Find out what part of the year produces violet flowers on sage plants withinformation from a sustainable gardener in this free video on flower gardening and plant care. Expert: [...]
March is a month where things begin to wake up. Every place your eyes turn you begin to see plant life start to stir, as we put on our gardening clothes eager to participate in this great and exciting adventure.
Making a flower bed is the fun part of gardening, get expert tips and advice on plants, yards, and gardening in this free video. Expert: Carolyn Holt Bio: Carolyn Holt owns her own landscaping business, Carolyn’s Gardens, and has been a professional landscaper for over 30 years. She also has a degree in horticulture.
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The best conditions for growing perennial flowers coincide with weed growth patterns, whether it be in sun or shade, in warm or cool areas. Grow perennial flowers withtips from a professional gardener in this free video on gardening. Expert: Yolonda Vanveen Contact: www.vanveenbulbs.com Bio: Yolanda Vanveen has been growing and selling flower bulbs on the [...]
Care for ivy by providing full hot sun, good drainage and not too much water. Avoid putting ivy plants up against permanent structures that could be damaged by ivy growth. Keep ivy in baskets or containers with advice from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.
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