Simply Bloom Visual harmony in the garden is as much about color as it is about form. Heres how to enrich your foxglove display: Creating a lush, verdant backdrop for the stately foxglove, ferns bring a prehistoric elegance to the garden. Their feathery fronds offer a soft textural contrast that complements the foxgloves towering spikes. What to … Read more
Kirsten now lives in New Orleans, Louisiana. In 2019, she earned her master’s degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Tulane University. She has led or helped with studies on trees like the bald cypress, swamp maple, and water tupelo, as well as Juncus, Spartina, and Phragmites, which are important marsh grasses. Kiersten is a … Read more
You’ve come to the right place if you’ve ever been amazed at the thought of growing your own herb garden or if you just love using oregano in your cooking. We’re going to talk about how to grow oregano from a single plant into a large harvest. I can help you grow more oregano plants, … Read more
The Norway maple (Acer platanoides) is a popular landscaping tree known for its large size, fast growth, and majestic form But how long do these trees typically live? Norway maples can have quite variable lifespans depending on growing conditions, genetics, and maintenance Average Lifespan Under ideal circumstances, Norway maples can live over 200 years. However, … Read more
With its intensely fragrant blooms that perfume the night air, night blooming jasmine is a treasured garden plant Also known as cestrum nocturnum, this tropical beauty flowers from summer into fall when little else is in bloom If you want to add its magic to your landscape, you may be wondering where can I find … Read more
Where Can I Find and Collect Moss for My Garden? Moss is one of the most stunning and versatile plants you can add to your garden. With its vibrant green hue and lush, dense texture, moss creates a magical woodland aesthetic wherever it grows. If you want to integrate moss into your home landscape, you … Read more
Delicate and drenched in symbolism, the forget-me-not flower is more than just a pretty face in the garden. This plant is interesting to learn about because it has a long history, is beautiful, and has meanings in many cultures. Today, we’re going to learn all about forget-me-nots. We’ll talk about their botanical features, their role … Read more
Nestled amongst the towering spruce trees in the small town of Indian, Alaska is a hidden gem called Forget Me Not Nursery. This charming plant nursery and gift shop evokes feelings of serenity and simplicity for locals and visitors alike. As soon as you step foot onto the nursery grounds, you are transported to a … Read more
Collecting seeds from flowers grown in your garden can be an extremely rewarding experience. Not only is it a great way to get free seeds for planting next year, but it allows you to grow flowers uniquely adapted to your growing conditions. However, a common question from many gardeners is whether you can harvest seeds … Read more
Snapdragons, Antirrhinum majus, are beautiful plants that produce colorful flowers that bloom throughout the growing season. Snapdragons make a lot of nectar, which is good for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators because it feeds them. You can help pollinators and attract them to your garden by planting snapdragons. This will be good for both the … Read more