Useful Plants & Botanical Projects
Marigold Insect Deterrence: What the Evidence S...
Separate marigold pest-deterrence claims from evidence, then plan planting density, species choice and companion use to prevent recurring disappointment.
Marigold Insect Deterrence: What the Evidence S...
Separate marigold pest-deterrence claims from evidence, then plan planting density, species choice and companion use to prevent recurring disappointment.
Basil for Pressed Bookmarks: Harvest and Press ...
Learn when to cut basil flower spikes and leaves for pressed bookmarks, how to press them for clean color, and how to prepare supplies for the assembly stage.
Basil for Pressed Bookmarks: Harvest and Press ...
Learn when to cut basil flower spikes and leaves for pressed bookmarks, how to press them for clean color, and how to prepare supplies for the assembly stage.
Grow Japanese Indigo for Seedpods and Dried Bot...
Use Japanese indigo for dried seedhead displays. Learn how to set aside plants for seed, judge when to cut, build a drying setup, dry the arching spikes and save seed.
Grow Japanese Indigo for Seedpods and Dried Bot...
Use Japanese indigo for dried seedhead displays. Learn how to set aside plants for seed, judge when to cut, build a drying setup, dry the arching spikes and save seed.
Common Sage and Airflow: Recognizing Normal Var...
Common sage grows best in full sun with moving air and sharp drainage. Distinguish normal leaf drop, woodiness and slow spells from genuine airflow problems, then adjust spacing, containers and...
Common Sage and Airflow: Recognizing Normal Var...
Common sage grows best in full sun with moving air and sharp drainage. Distinguish normal leaf drop, woodiness and slow spells from genuine airflow problems, then adjust spacing, containers and...
Dried Safflower Flowers: Present a Gift That Sh...
Dried safflower flowers make a useful, beautiful gift. Learn how to present the petals as a dye card, display jar or sachet so the plant's color and function are easy...
Dried Safflower Flowers: Present a Gift That Sh...
Dried safflower flowers make a useful, beautiful gift. Learn how to present the petals as a dye card, display jar or sachet so the plant's color and function are easy...
Roman Chamomile: Read the Plant to Get the Harv...
Grow Roman chamomile for flowers by matching sun, drainage and light feeding to the plant's creeping habit, then harvest and dry the heads at the right stage.
Roman Chamomile: Read the Plant to Get the Harv...
Grow Roman chamomile for flowers by matching sun, drainage and light feeding to the plant's creeping habit, then harvest and dry the heads at the right stage.