by Martin's Home and Garden | Apr 7, 2021 | Greenhouse, Vegetables
To borrow a phrase from a famous 90’s girl group: “People of the world, spice up your life…” by planting hot pepper plants in your garden! Pepper plants are always a popular addition to vegetable gardens because they are easy to grow. Spicy varieties are no...
by Martin's Home and Garden | Apr 1, 2021 | Pollinators
Pollination is a very important process for plants. Pollen is moved from one plant and one flower to another, fertilizing the plant and making it able to produce seeds and fruits. Flowers have male and female parts – the stamen and the pistil, respectively. When...
by Martin's Home and Garden | Mar 3, 2021 | Trees & Shrubs
Once upon a time, the eastern United States was covered in American chestnut trees – about four billion of them, in fact! They were a popular choice for building furniture, fences, and other structures while also providing nuts to feed animals and people alike....
by Martin's Home and Garden | Feb 10, 2021 | Houseplants, Plant Care
There’s no better way to fight off the winter blues this season than with the company of a leafy companion. Purchasing a houseplant is a great way to not only brighten up your home but also to boost your mood! Also, taking care of plants in the winter is no hassle at...
by Martin's Home and Garden | Mar 31, 2020 | Gardening Tips, Vegetables
Have you been hearing the phrase “victory garden” quite a bit lately? Victory gardens first became popular during World War I and returned to prominence again during World War II. During these periods, public food systems were being overburdened due to extremely high...
