Simply Bloom Gardeners love bleeding heart plants for their graceful, dangling pink heart-shaped flowers that nod charmingly in the spring breeze. While most garden centers sell bleeding hearts as potted plants, you may come across bare root options, especially when ordering online. If you’ve never seen a bare root perennial, pictures of bare root bleeding hearts will … Read more
The professor sargent red camellia japonica is an absolutely stunning variety that is cherished by gardeners and camellia enthusiasts alike With its prolific blooms and lustrous foliage, it’s easy to see why this camellia is so popular. In this article, we’ll explore why the professor sargent camellia japonica is such a prized plant and how … Read more
Here’s a not-so-hot take: strawberries are an incredible fruit. They’re beautiful to look at, delicious to eat and rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. And they’re grown right here in the United States!. Strawberries grow best in early spring and early summer, but this depends on where they are grown and the weather. Here at … Read more
Is there a way to keep a fresh Magnolia flower from turning brown? I want to cut it the day before I use it as a gift. Dorothy Johnson Callaway’s 1994 book The World of Magnolias says that the flowers will last for several days if you cut them early (before they open) and keep … Read more
As a cannabis enthusiast and gardener, you may have wondered if the leftover ash from smoking marijuana can be repurposed as fertilizer for your plants After all, waste not, want not! The idea of recycling marijuana ash for your plants and garden is intriguing, but does it really work? In this article, we’ll explore the … Read more
The ultimate rhubarb guide to growing, harvesting, preserving and cooking with rhubarb. Find out how to grow this easy perennial food plant and get recipe ideas for both sweet and savory dishes. This rhubarb guide is part of a series called “Ultimate Guides to Produce.” In these guides, you can find all sorts of growing … Read more
The edges of lakes ponds and wetlands are often adorned with slender green plants known as rushes. These grass-like plants sway in the breeze, adding texture and natural beauty to aquatic landscapes. But rushes serve important ecological functions as well. By understanding what they are and why they thrive along shorelines, you can appreciate the … Read more
Rhubarb is a cold-hardy perennial that thrives in cooler climates, making it a challenge to grow in the hot southern states. However, with care and attention, you can have a successful rhubarb patch even in the South. This hearty vegetable, though technically a fruit, is worth the extra effort for its tart and tasty early … Read more
Are you having trouble getting perennial flower, herb, and vegetable seeds to grow, even though it’s easy to grow annual vegetables? I had this happen to me when I first started gardening. I could grow nearly any vegetable from seed. But my seed starting trays of certain herbs would remain totally ungerminated. I bought four … Read more
For any aspiring herbologist at Hogwarts, knowing the optimal planting times for magical plants and ingredients is key. One particularly useful plant is ginger root, which can be utilized in a variety of potions and remedies. But when is the best time to plant ginger at Hogwarts? Why Is Ginger Useful? Ginger root has many … Read more