Yellow daisies in the front, monarda in the back in my garden today. |
by Jeanne
Yellow daisies in the front, monarda in the back in my garden today. |
Plant Profile: Borage (Borago officinalis) Botanical Name: Borago officinalis Light Requirement: Borage thrives in full sunlight but can tolerate partial shade. It is generally a sun-loving herb that benefits from at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. Water Requirements: Borage is a drought-tolerant herb once established but prefers consistently moist soil. Water regularly, especially…
A plant profile for basil: all about growing basil, basil uses, and basil recipes. Plant Profile: Basil (Ocimum basilicum) Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum Light Requirement: Basil thrives in full sunlight, requiring at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily. It can also tolerate partial shade, especially in hotter climates. Water Requirements: Basil prefers consistently moist…
If you’re wondering how to get rid of honeysuckle without chemicals – or how to get rid of honeysuckle using only organic methods – you’re not alone. A botanist from the University of Cincinnati asked the same thing. Together with a fellow plants person, he came up with an ingenious solution. What Is Honeysuckle or…
This is a review of the North Spore mushroom growing kit. When the North Spore company contacted me to see if I was interested in reviewing their kit, I jumped at the chance. I’ve always wanted to grow mushrooms but was very intimidated by them. I didn’t know much about growing mushrooms. Thanks to the…
Gardener on Sherlock Street
Very timely post. I’ve been thinking about bee balm lately. We have a native one that I’m hoping to get into my garden.
Jeanne Grunert
Hi, my friend! It’s a funny plant. I found it difficult to get started, but once it got established it is doing well. I really had to “baby” it through its first year but now I’m thinking of transplanting some since it is doing so well. Let me know how yours turns out!