How to Get Your Hoya Plant to Bloom: Wax Plant Tips

Hoyas: Simple, Elegant, and Rewarding Houseplants Hoyas are such lovely plants to cultivate—low maintenance, eye-catching, and gaining popularity as houseplants. Their casual demeanor and stunning leaves make them a favorite, but for some plant enthusiasts, the true thrill is their fabulous flowers. Commonly referred to as wax plants or porcelain flowers, hoyas have blooms that … Read more

Grow These 15 Easy Plants For Your Chickens

Chickens need a varied diet to produce the healthiest eggs and keep their fine feathers looking healthy. Chicken mama Melissa Strauss has some plants you can grow for your birds to snack on. Oregano A thick, vibrant green plant with tiny round leaves that form a soft, dense carpet. Chickens enjoy this herb mixed into … Read more

7 Ways to Prepare Your Garden for Hurricane Season

Summer brings tons of life to the garden, and it also brings hurricane season, which can be difficult to contend with. Florida gardener Melissa Strauss shares some tips on prepping your garden to withstand damage from a severe storm. Hurricanes are absolutely terrifying, and where I live, they’re pretty much unavoidable. Growing up in Florida, … Read more