[ad_1] Amsonia spp. Wherever it is in the garden, Amsonia (aka blue star) will hold interest. In bloom or not, this sun-loving perennial stands tall and...
[ad_1] Impatiens hawkeri Impatiens are incredibly, amazingly popular. I challenge you to walk into a nursery or home goods store during the spring or summer and...
[ad_1] Finished Reading Born Again Dirt by Noah Sanders An Agricultural Testament by Sir Albert Howard Landrace Gardening by Joseph Lofthouse The Contagion Myth by Thomas...
[ad_1] Pretty peonies are the quintessential romance flowers. They come by their popularity as a wedding flower and Instagram-worthy showpieces because of their truly breathtaking form...
[ad_1] If you’re interested in modern interior design, you’ll know that preferred materials are always changing and developing. One trend that’s currently popular with interior design...
[ad_1] Gardens at the Chelsea Flower Show can often feel rarified and unrelatable. But recently the show’s organizer, the Royal Horticultural Society, has made strides to...
[ad_1] Cherry Ong is sharing more photos of spring bloom at Butchart Gardens in Victoria, British Columbia. Today she’s focusing on all the beautiful daffodils (Narcissus...
[ad_1] Jasmine is enchanting. The white flowers cloak the vines like a blanket of stars, but it’s the scent that holds us in its thrall. Infusing...
[ad_1] Canning rhubarb is a great way to enjoy it in your favorite desserts and more all year round. Anyone who has it in their garden...
[ad_1] Have you ever peeked inside a magnolia flower? At the center, there’s this funky-looking protrusion. It kind of looks like a colorful pine cone. We...
[ad_1] You are among the few lucky homeowners if you haven’t struggled with termite infestation before. Termites are common backyard pests that can damage your property....
[ad_1] Are you ready for some sunshine, laughter and family fun? This collection of funny summer jokes for kids and summer puns are perfect for sunny...
[ad_1] We regularly get asked how to cure tobacco. We’ve grown tobacco off and on for years, and have experimented with various low-tech ways to cure...
[ad_1] When you think of shrubs, you likely think of gardening chores—pruning, mulching, and fertilizing. Then there are the pests—scale on euonymus, blight on boxwoods, and...
[ad_1] Joseph here, sharing some things in bloom in my northern Indiana garden from the first half of May. I’m not sure what species this wallflower...
[ad_1] Pruning your roses will help keep them bushy and full of blooms. We won’t get too in-depth in this post (watch for a detailed rose...
[ad_1] Easy, fast, and fun to grow, basil (Ocimum basilicum) is a delicious kitchen herb that also produces beautiful spires of small white or mauve flowers...
[ad_1] 1. Agapanthus Whether you call them lilies of the nile, African lilies, or agapanthus, the flowering plants in the Agapanthus genus are easy to love....
[ad_1] I bet there is a big crossover between people who love coffee and those who love gardening. Could the two possibly intersect? Coffee grounds are...
[ad_1] I have been asked multiple times about using cotton “gin trash” as a garden amendment. This recent question from Bonnie here on the blog reminded...