Their common name is Daffodil and their Latin, botanical name Narcissus. They are a bulb that is part of the amaryllis family, Amaryllidaceae. If you plant the bulb between September and October of the previous year, it will grow roots before the beautiful yellow and white flowers bloom in the spring, from February to early … Read more
This scallop squash grows on bushy plants that make soft fruits that are best when picked when they are four to six inches across. A deliciously mild white squash that is low in calories and a good source of vitamin A. People who garden and people who cook at home will both love Early White … Read more
Flowers are a joy to behold. Their colorful petals and sweet fragrances brighten any garden. While single flowers have their charm, there’s something special about flowers that produce multiple blooms on a single stem. These multiflorous flowers create a cascade of color and provide ample material for flower arrangements. In this article, we’ll explore some … Read more
Strawberries are one of the most popular and delicious fruits you can grow in your garden. And with hanging strawberry plants, you can maximize your harvest and enjoy homegrown berries all season long! What Are Hanging Strawberry Plants? Hanging strawberry plants are strawberry plants that are grown in hanging planters or baskets The trailing vines … Read more
With their intoxicating fragrance and elegant white blooms, gardenia plants are a dream to have indoors. But finding healthy gardenia plants for sale can be tricky if you don’t know where to look. While garden centers typically only sell them seasonally, you have to be wary of poor quality plants shipped from mass producers online. … Read more
Many people think that begonias are easier to grow than other popular herbaceous ornamental plants because they can be grown from seed or leaf, stem, rhizome, or tuber cuttings (Figure 1). Begonia species and varieties are known for their imperfect, monoecious flowers (Figure 2 and 3). It is easy for the breeder to do self-fertilization … Read more
With their exotic, intricate blooms and sweet fruit, passion fruit vines are prized in tropical gardens. Their showy flowers come in stunning shades of purple, pink, red, and white. Take a visual tour of these amazing blooms with this collection of passion fruit flower images. Overview of Passion Fruit Flowers Passion fruit flowers belong to … Read more
These fun facts about spring are the perfect way to learn about the season of new beginnings. There are a lot of changes in the spring. Plants grow, the weather gets warmer, and pollen starts to act up. Have you learned anything else about this bright and beautiful season? Fun spring facts for kids are … Read more
Begonias are a huge group of plants that include houseplants and garden flowers. I’m a gardener, and while I like the weird and wonderful leaves that begonias grow on collectors’ and plant lovers’ homes, I love begonias in the garden. The flowers, the foliage, the drama, they rule the shade. Begonias are also surprisingly easy … Read more
A lot of my time spent in maintaining my summer garden is spent in deadheading. I’m always looking for plants that don’t need their dead flowers removed to put in my garden beds. Some plants, like daylilies, are very easy to deadhead. Their blooms are soft and come away from the plant stem easily. Others … Read more