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Lilies are prized for their showy, fragrant blooms that add beauty and elegance to any garden. Getting lilies to bloom abundantly requires providing the right growing conditions. With some planning and proper care, you can enjoy a continuous display of lily flowers from late spring through fall. Why Aren’t My Lilies Blooming? If your lilies … Read more
Snake plants are fascinating and hardy indoor house plants. Often included on lists of plants for low-light conditions, these plants also thrive in sunny settings. So, how much light does a snake plant need?. First, identify your snake plant. Is it the sage-green Sansevieria Moonshine or the yellow-bordered Variegated Laurentii Snake Plant? Some types need … Read more
Edible Sunflower Seed Collection is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock. Qty Black Russian Sunflowers produce oil-rich seeds that feed both humans and birds. Harvested seeds are used for growing microgreens and producing sunflower oil. These giants grow up to 10 tall and have 12-15″ yellow blooms. Mammoth Sunflowers … Read more
The Dianthus genus is large and varied and includes evergreen perennials, biennials and annuals. However, the most popular garden type are referred to as ‘garden pinks’. No, it’s not because they’re all pink. It’s because the flowers have a cut edge that looks like it was done with pinking shears. Garden pinks are a reliable … Read more
Shasta daisies are the garden’s unassuming (and drought-resistant) crowd-pleasers. Garden designer Troy Rhone talks about the history of daisies, his favorite types of shasta daisies, plants that grow well with shasta daisies, and how to take care of daisies. The Shasta daisy is a classic perennial flower that graces many gardens with its bright white … Read more
With their clusters of cheerful, colorful blooms, phlox are a treasured flower for any garden. Perennial phlox varieties come back year after year, providing lasting beauty. If you want to grow phlox from seed, perennial phlox seeds offer a very affordable option compared to buying starter plants. Here is an in-depth guide to finding and … Read more
As a mint lover you may have noticed unusual white spots popping up on the leaves of your mint plant. Your first instinct is probably to pluck those spotted leaves off and add them to your favorite culinary dishes or drinks. But is it truly safe to consume mint leaves displaying these blemishes? Let’s dig … Read more
Violets are beautiful spring-blooming flowers that can often be found growing wild in lawns and fields But have you ever wondered how these pretty little flowers are able to spread their seeds and propagate? Violets have developed some clever evolutionary tricks to ensure their seeds get dispersed far and wide Violet Seed Structure Violet seeds … Read more
Plants grown mostly for their leaves are called foliage plants, and they are very reliable. Flowers are often the best thing about gardens when they are in bloom. Blooms come and go. But if you plant plants with leaves that last a long time and look good, your garden will always have something to please … Read more
Picture this: You’re ready to whip up a delicious Moroccan feast. You’ve got all your ingredients prepped, spices measured, and tagine preheating. Suddenly, you realize you’re missing a key ingredient: orange blossom water. This floral water adds a unique and delicate touch to many Middle Eastern and North African dishes. It can feel pretty disheartening … Read more