Cockscomb flowers are a type of celosia, a plant with unique inflorescences—a.k.a. many-flowered spikes. These ...

So easy you can grow them indoors or outdoors. And tomatoes are so, so versatile. Put them in salads, sandwiches, sauces, chutneys and relishes. Grow your tomatoes from seeds (start them off in a ...

Most houses will get damp spots at this time of year and if not dealt with quickly enough it can soon become a big problem. During the cold and wet winter, when people commonly dry their clothes ...

Cockscomb got its common name because some varieties of this plant flower in a thin, wavy line that resembles a rooster’s ...

The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Warning for the Mother Lode and the entire Central Valley, from 10 PM ...

Depending on the density of the foliage, planters can lower indoor temperatures by three to five degrees compared to the outdoors, providing a natural cooling effect ...

Don’t let your green thumb turn brown over the winter! There are many projects to keep you productive until spring after you have ...

More people are growing their food at home. This guide will show you how to grow spring onions. You can plant them in soil or ...

As the holiday season comes upon us you may want to decorate your home with some lovely colorful flowering plants. Besides poinsettias, there are holiday cacti that have flowers that may be white, ...

If you’ve ever brushed against a rosemary plant, you’ll know ... now is a good time to bring it indoors as rosemary will not survive our harsh New England winters. Be sure to ease its transition to ...

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Plants are becoming more important for our well-being, especially in cities. Being away from nature can harm our mental ...