Mystery and Charm: The Fascinating World of Black Blooms

Tπš‘πšŽ wπš˜πš›l𝚍 𝚘𝚏 πš‹πš˜t𝚊n𝚒 is 𝚏ill𝚎𝚍 witπš‘ 𝚊 𝚏𝚊scin𝚊tin𝚐 m𝚒stπšŽπš›πš’ tπš‘πšŠt n𝚎vπšŽπš› 𝚏𝚊ils t𝚘 𝚎ntic𝚎 𝚊n𝚍 cπšŠπš™tiv𝚊t𝚎 𝚊n𝚒𝚘n𝚎 wπš‘πš˜ πš‹πšŽπš‘πš˜l𝚍s it – tπš‘πšŽ πš‹l𝚊ck 𝚏l𝚘wπšŽπš›. Tπš‘πšŽs𝚎 𝚏l𝚘wπšŽπš›s πšŠπš›πšŽ kn𝚘wn πšπš˜πš› tπš‘πšŽiπš› πšπšŽπšŽπš™, πšπšŠπš›k πš‘πšžπšŽ wπš‘icπš‘ is 𝚘𝚏t𝚎n 𝚊ss𝚘ci𝚊t𝚎𝚍 witπš‘ 𝚊n 𝚊iπš› 𝚘𝚏 m𝚒stπšŽπš›πš’ 𝚊n𝚍 πšπš›πšŠc𝚎𝚏𝚞ln𝚎ss. …

Awarded the title β€œking of the birds” based on an old folktale, this tiny bird is a member of the kinglet family. Goldcrests are native to Europe and Asia.

Awarded the title β€œking of the birds” based on an old folktale, this tiny bird is a member of the kinglet family. Goldcrests are native to Europe and Asia. There are fourteen recognized subspecies, spanning continental Eurasia and the Macronesian Atlantic …

Is Your Outdoor Plant Dead or Dormant? 5 Easy Ways to Tell

PHOTO:Β HELIN LOIK-TOMSON / GETTY IMAGES When a plant in your garden is slow to show signs of new growth in spring, you may be wondering if it’s…

Don’t Start Yard Cleanup in Spring Too Soonβ€”Here’s Why

PHOTO:Β FOTOOXOTNIK / GETTY IMAGES As the weather warms and the first green shoots appear after the winter, many gardeners are eager to start tidying up their yard….

How Long Do Seeds Last? Plus How to Tell If Old Seeds Are Still Good

PHOTO: EMILY MINTON-REDFIELD How long seeds last depends on a number of factors, such as the type of seed and storage conditions.Β With proper care, many seeds can…

How to Harden Off Seedlings Before Transplanting Them Into Your Garden

PHOTO:Β NEYYA / GETTY IMAGES To plant your garden in spring, you likely start seeds indoors orΒ purchase greenhouse grown seedlings at garden centers. But before you move these…

How to Plant and Grow Mint

Mint has so many different uses. Its fresh green leaves add a tangy punch to fruit salads, ice cream, sherbet, and brewed tea. It’s a flavorful addition…

When and How to Prune Rosemary for Healthier Plants

Knowing when and how to prune rosemary will help you get the most out of this popular herb.Β RosemaryΒ is often grown as an annual in cool climates, but…

10 Best Companion Plants for Peppers

PHOTO: BOB STEFKO To grow healthier bell pepper plants that are disease and pest free while avoiding the use of toxic pesticides,Β companion planting can help.Β By choosing the…

How to Prune Pepper Plants for a Better Harvest

Most gardeners have their own special preferences on how to prune tomatoes; however, closely relatedΒ pepper plantsΒ are often overlooked when it comes to pruning. This is a missed…