Quick Reference: December at a Glance Month number: 12th month, 31 days Birthstones: turquoise (traditional), tanzanite, and blue zircon (one of only three triple-stone months) Birth flowers: narcissus (paperwhite) and holly Zodiac: Sagittarius (Nov 22 – Dec 21), Capricorn (Dec 22 – Jan 19) Birth tree (Celtic): elder (Nov 25 – Dec 22), birch (Dec
If you’ve ever looked at the ends of green onions or a lettuce base and thought, “Surely there’s still life in this…”, you’re right. Even without a backyard, you can grow fresh greens and herbs from everyday kitchen scraps using nothing more than a sunny window, a glass jar, and a little water. It’s budget-friendly,
Is your hydrangea not blooming? This is a common issue, and the good news is that it’s usually fixable. One of our dear readers expressed frustration with her 4-5 year old hydrangea not blooming (from a comment left on our Planting Calendar), so we’re sharing some valuable insights and recommendations. Here are five things that
In the heat of summer, brilliant blooms of larkspur color the landscape across the northern hemisphere. As the traditional July month birth flower, larkspur is synonymous with summer, but it also has surprisingly rich folklore and symbolism that make it meaningful and far more than just a pretty flower. Along with the alternative July birth
Harvest both tomatoes and potatoes from the same plant: Meet the pomato plant! (Yes, you read that right.) Pomato plants are growing in popularity as a unique way to conserve space in small gardens. Plus, they make a fun conservation starter! Here are 5 reasons to plant a pomato. What is a Pomato? A pomato
Quick Reference: Birth Month Herbs at a Glance Twelve herbs, one for each birth month, with the trait the herb is tied to and the zodiac pair it bridges. January (Capricorn-Aquarius): Peppermint, for clarity and a winter pick-me-up. February (Aquarius-Pisces): Fennel, for courage, protection, and rebirth. March (Pisces-Aries): Sage, for wisdom and purification. April (Aries-Taurus):
Editor Emeritus Peter Geiger shares how to remove deadly nightshade (belladonna) from your property. Plus, edible nightshade plants like tomatoes and potatoes that you may want to avoid eating and why.
Quick Reference: October at a Glance Month number: 10th month, 31 days Birthstones: opal (traditional), pink tourmaline (modern) Birth flowers: marigold and cosmos Zodiac: Libra (Sept 23 – Oct 22), Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21) Bird: vulture Herbs: dill (Libra), catnip (Scorpio) Birth tree (Celtic): rowan (until Oct 27), hazel (from Oct 28) Full
October is a golden month indeed, with the brilliantly golden fall leaves on hickories, aspens, and black maples, along with fields full of the golden shades of ripe hay, piles of orange-gold pumpkins, and so much more. It is perfectly appropriate, then, that the marigold, which is best known for its rich orange-gold coloration, is
The traditional September birth flower, aster is a spritely bloom with a rich history and layers of lore that add extra meaning to its symbolism. By learning more about asters, you can bring even deeper meaning to your flowerbeds, bouquets, and arrangements, not just in September, but all year long. Jump to aster flower meaning
