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Having trouble with your potted amaryllis? Follow these practical tips and suggestions for better amaryllis bulb growth and blooming year after year.

Though not easy to grow by any means, delphiniums are among the most beautiful of all perennials. They are definitely worth the extra work.

Growing carrots without pesticides and chemicals is reasonably uncomplicated. Here's how to grow carrots using organic methods.

Growing lettuce without pesticides and chemicals is fairly easy. Here's how to grow lettuce using organic methods.

Kids will love growing this peppery vegetable in the garden as it matures within a few weeks. It's also more than just a salad item as the meal suggestions below show.

This popular fruit grown as a vegetable can be found in different cultures all over the world. Varieties vary in color, size and shape making it appealing to gardeners.

There are many heirloom seeds available today that were nearly lost in favor of newly bred hybrid seeds. Here are ten bean varieties to consider for the home garden.

Many commonly used kitchen and medicinal herbs do not have to be planted in full sun to thrive. Below are five of these including growing tips for each one.

Learn how to grow Kratom, an unusual and interesting tree, which is fairly easy to care for.

Even rose bushes and traditional long-stemmed flowers can find a place in everything from formal to cottage gardens.

Growing tips help the organic gardener make the most out of limited resources.

Ornamental trees add an interesting focal point to any landscaping. Here are some tips to ensure your ornamental trees will thrive in your garden.

Get growing with basil in your garden. Use the fresh leaves to prepare a simple condiment--fresh pesto.

Rhubarb is an old-fashioned hit for pies, and is a perfect partner for strawberries. They complement each other with flavor, texture, and even color.

From providing a glorious show of color in the spring garden to producing unsurpassed indoor fragrant cut flowers, the Peony Rose is a versatile perennial plant.

Whether you need growing tips, troubleshooting advice or just need to identify a plant , these books can help!

Companion planting, a staple technique of chemical-free horticulture, works particularly well for tomatoes. Find out which plants will help your crop!

The specific amount of water an orchid needs depends on many factors, but here are tips on how you can water to optimize the health of your exotic beauty.

A member of the mint family (Labiateae), Salvia Divinorum has a square stem and spends most of its time in vegetative growth. It flowers in the fall, but rarely to seed.

Would you like to keep your amaryllis so it can bloom again next year? Follow these simple care instructions to keep your amaryllis bulb healthy and flowering every year.

Celebrity gardeners attempting to grow organic flowers and vegetables face the same insect pests, weeds, and diseases as the rest of us.

For growing tips, troubleshooting advice, identifying a plant, or fun projects, these books have something for every houseplant lover!

The writers in Home and Garden wanted to give you something special for the Holiday. We are all so glad you have joined us throughout the year.

Amaryllis bulbs are sold in the fall for forcing into flower around the holidays. Learn how easy it is to plant, grow & bloom your new amaryllis bulb successfully.

While low areas in the garden are often landscape challenges - think wet - and plant a water garden.

Taking a little time to learn the keywords and symbols found in seed catalogs can help create a successful gardening experience.

The Peacock butterfly is one of the most common butterflies found in the UK. It is spread throughout most of the country and is pushing north into even the Hebrides.

Small bulbs can yield a stunning display - even before the snow melts. Plant spring-flowering bulbs now to add color to your garden next year.

The Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly (Aglais urticae) is one of the most common British butterflies and is found almost everywhere in the UK.

Ivy is an easy to grow, popular, and enduring houseplant. Here is an overview of the Hedera, or "True Ivy" family.

Bay laurel is an evergreen perennial that is known as The Sacred Tree of Apollo. This herb has a very rich history.

The Lantana plant, an easy to grow shrub, with aromatic flower clusters and stunning colors, is valued for its long reliable flowering season.

Any garden is enhanced by the presence of butterflies. Buddleia, the butterfly bush, attracts many different varieties of butterflies in the summer while it is in flower.

Even if gardening space is limited to patio pots or window-boxes, there is no reason not to put on a wonderful cottage garden summer display.

Like plants outdoors, houseplants can fall prey to a variety of insects, but most are easy to get rid of. Here's a quick overview of the most common ones.

Mums are easy to grow plants that bloom in the fall. Read on for tips on how to prune, plant and care for chrysanthemums.

Eating nutritiously and saving money...Two important goals for consumers. Shoppers can do both if they learn how to navigate a Farmers' Market.

When learning to identify trees, it helps to know the features by which trees are grouped, and the terms that are used to describe them in literature and field guides.

Plant list and names of some of the many easy to care for sedum plants suitable for miniature gardens.

Goldenrod is often thought to provoke allergies, but the goldenrod pollen does not bother allergies at all. All solidago species are attractive to native butterflies.

Evergreens are perfectly happy to be left alone other than the removal of dead or dying wood and the occasional feeding, but pruning can give an evergreen renewed vigor.

Green thumb know-how for the young and the young-at-heart: "Roots, Shoots, Buckets and Boots" by Sharon Lovejoy is a great addition to any garden library.

The 'Butterfly Bush' has magnificent colors and is a mecca for butterflies. It is an invasive shrub, so pruning a buddleia is a must, while increasing the stock is easy.

The Red Ginger plant is a spectacular focal plant in the garden and with its glossy green leaves and showy flowers is ideal for tropical flower arrangements.

A very popular houseplant and easy to care for, the rubber plant is an ideal ornamental house plant and adds a welcome touch of greenery to any indoor area.

Some of the most popular fruits and vegetables your family eats contain the most pesticide residues. Grow them in the organic garden to reduce your exposure to chemicals.

Houseplants can fall prey to a variety of insects just like outdoor plants, but most are easy to get rid of. Here's a quick overview of the most common ones.

Daffodils are long lived flowers so plant them right! Learn some shortcuts and avoid mistakes using these planting tips and tricks from a long term daffodil gardener.

Whether you only have space on the windowsill or a container crying out for several plants, there's a fuchsia to suit your lifestyle.

Those new to the world of growing and cooking with herbs are well advised to start with mint.