Growing a papaya tree from seeds can be a very interesting task if you have a balcony where you can keep the plants. This is simply because papayas grow quickly and can be maintained well in pots. If ...

These step-by-step instructions will help you propagate jade plants from stem or leaf cuttings successfully. Jade plants ...

In this video, I show you how to grow ginger in containers from store-bought ginger roots. I take you through selecting the ginger rhizomes from the store, the importance of soaking the ginger before ...

Get Neil Sperry's gardening answers on yellow butterfly vine propagation, pruning figs and abelias, fertilizing winter ...

In the world of creepy crawlies, there is none that makes people squirm as much as the spider. These eight-legged creatures can strike fear into even the toughest of hearts, so even though they may ...

Growing your own food can be an extremely fulfilling and worthwhile experience. But unless you're lucky enough to have a backyard greenhouse or you live in a mild climate, there's a limited amount of ...

Discover how companion planting, intercropping, and sustainable practices like soil care and natural pest control create ...

In an earlier story, we discussed the characteristics of monocots and talked about some of the beautiful native monocot ...

Social media, as part of today’s business marketing mix, is one of the most cost-effective ways to educate clients, boost ...

If you grow peppermint in your garden, both the leaves and flowers are edible, and Illinois Extension says you can use them ...