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Conophytum spp (Living Peddles): How to Grow and Care For Your Plant

These pebble-shaped plants are as low-maintenance as they are charming—and they thrive with just a little love in the right season. Conophytum (pronounced koh-NOH-fi-tum) are tiny, otherworldly succulents that look more like polished stones than plants. Native to the rocky outcrops of South Africa and Namibia, these miniature wonders thrive in harsh conditions, making them […]

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Euphorbia milii (Crown of Thorns): How To Care For and Grow This Succulent

A low-fuss, blooming succulent with attitude—spikes, flowers, and year-round charm. Euphorbia milii, or Crown of Thorns, is a spiny, flowering succulent native to Madagascar. It’s beloved for its brightly colored bracts, thorny stems, and incredible ability to bloom indoors almost year-round if it gets enough light. This plant isn’t shy—it puts on a show with […]

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Haworthia cooperi (Window Haworthia): How To Grow and Care Guide

A low-light champion with translucent charm that thrives in compact containers. Haworthia cooperi is a small, clumping succulent from South Africa, beloved for its glassy, light-filled leaves that resemble jelly beans. The see-through “windows” on top help the plant absorb light in its native shaded environments. Its compact form makes it ideal for desks, terrariums, […]

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Pachyphytum oviferum (Moonstones): How to Care For and Grow Guide

With chubby, pastel-toned leaves and a dreamy matte finish, Moonstones are one of the most visually striking succulents—and they’re easier to grow than they look. Pachyphytum oviferum—commonly known as Moonstones—is a species of succulent native to the rocky cliffs of San Luis Potosí, Mexico. Its plump, egg-shaped leaves cluster into tight rosettes and come in […]

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Cotyledon orbiculata (Pig’s Ear): Growth and Care Guide

With its bold, waxy leaves and fiery red margins, Cotyledon orbiculata is a dramatic yet practical succulent that thrives in both pots and outdoor landscapes. Cotyledon orbiculata, commonly known as Pig’s Ear, is a hardy, fleshy-leaved succulent native to South Africa, where it grows in arid and semi-arid regions. The nickname comes from the plant’s […]

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What to plant in pea gravel areas?


Years ago I thought I was doing a good thing by smothering an area of my yard with thick rubber ground cover then piling it with pea gravel. I do have beds throughout the area that I’m planting beneficial stuff in but is there anything I can plant directly in the gravel? Or what can I do to bring some life into it without removing the gravel? In Utah. I think of pineapple weed that I used to see growing in gravel paths in Michigan. Any other gravel growers that can help the pollinators or bring life back into the soil?

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How far into the season do you harvest your asparagus before you let it regenerate for the year?


I planted the asparagus 6 years ago so it’s decently established. I’m in the DC area and the asparagus patch is 20’ x 100’. It was a cold winter for this area but a very warm spring. Started harvesting april 8 this year.

Just curious how long you all harvest your asparagus before you let it go wild for the year.

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How do you keep your water storage from freezing in the winter?


For those of you who have water storage on your property for irrigation and perhaps even potable water, what do you do in the winter? I have an IBC tank under my house that is protected for our main water storage, but I am considering a secondary storage system out by the garden either in a huge tank or an array of smaller tanks.

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