Visitors looking over my garden in the fall, always ask what the strange-looking plant is that is forming large spiny pods. Growing in my veggie garden, because of the amount of space the plants take, my Gymnocarpus physocarpa, or "Hairy Balls" are a conversation starter. A Milkweed family member, another common name is Balloon Plant. …
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Visitors looking over my garden in the fall, always ask what the strange-looking plant is that is forming large hairy pods. Growing in my veggie garden, because of the amount of space the plants take, my Gymnocarpus physocarpa, or "Hairy Balls" are a conversation starter. A Milkweed family member, another common name is Balloon Plant. …
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Pumpkin on a Stick is actually an eggplant but looks like tiny dancing pumpkins. Easy to grow, you can use them in stir fry dishes or dry for fall arrangements.
Growing competitive record breaking mammoth pumpkins has become a sport among home growers. Lots of blood, sweat, and tears, goes into producing one of these blue ribbon winners.
Who would have thought that foul smelling flowers are attractive to pollinators and other insects? Find out about three fascinating plants that attract pollinators with repulsive odors.
The Growing Growing titanic orbs or gourds is a competitive cut throat sport. As recently as 16 years ago, the heaviest (official) pumpkin weighed a mere 403 pounds. Now in 2015 the one ton mark has been surpassed. That is a lot of pumpkin, not to mention how do you move one that size?? With a …
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Garden gnomes have been around for a long time and you either hate them or love them! I found some historic garden gnomes hidden away in an old house in the basement and brought them out into the light of day to enjoy.
Saddleback caterpillars are comical looking but pack a powerful sting! Stay away from these as the sting is worse than a bee sting and the pain can last for days.
Garden gnomes have a long history and are a fun way to enjoy gardening. Learn about the history of gnomes and follow a simple tutorial on making a gnome home out of a broken pot.
 5 Bizarre Plant Favorites You know the saying "a face only a mother would love"? Keep that in mind when you gaze on some of these unusual and sometimes scary plants. As a confirmed 'plant geek', I love to discover the more interesting plant varieties out there, kind of like A Little Shop of Horrors! Here …
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