Forget-me-nots are beautiful, delicate flowers that have captivated people for centuries. Their light blue petals and sunny yellow centers evoke feelings of remembrance, love, and connection. In this article, we’ll explore the history, meaning, and symbolism behind these tiny blossoms. A Name That Captures the Imagination The common name “forget-me-not” first emerged in 15th century … Read more
As the nights get cooler and the sun goes down earlier each day, your garden will lose a lot of its color and cheer. A lot of people say that autumn is their favorite time of the year because of the beautiful changes that happen to trees, bushes, and shrubs when the leaves turn red, … Read more
I study landscape ecology and through my studies have discovered a love for plants. Plants are not only beautiful, but also have countless fascinating survival strategies. To bring some nature into my home too, I take care of houseplants and herbs on every windowsill I can find. Favourite fruit: rhubarb and all kinds of berries … Read more
As a gardener, stumbling upon a cache of small, clear eggs in the soil or under leaves is an intriguing discovery. Are they friend or foe? Identifying mystery eggs can be challenging, but a closer look provides clues. This guide covers common egg-laying critters, identifying traits, and whether to remove the eggs or let them … Read more
A ranunculus garden will provide the most beautiful look to your outdoor space. Growing ranunculus from corms indoors will assure you will have many flowers with a head start. We will talk about whether they are hard to grow, what plants do well with ranunculus, whether they only bloom once, and whether they spread quickly … Read more
John Hoyland, a garden writer and expert on plants, picks his favorite types of kniphofia, or red hot poker, and tells you how to grow them. Photographs by Jason Ingram. When I was in South Africa, I was amazed to see hundreds of flower spikes that lit up in the evening. They were the flowers … Read more
An old favorite, rose campion, also known as Lychnis coronaria, is a must-have in any cottage garden. Each packet contains 45+ seeds. The seeds are very tiny so I always include extras. Rose Campion is a great perennial/ biennial for informal and cottage style gardens. The soft grey foliage will form a neat clump in … Read more
Dahlia tubers start arriving in the mail as early as February but most areas have frost risks into late spring. So what should you do with dahlia tubers in the weeks or months before you can plant them outside? Proper care in spring will give your dahlias the best start. Storing Tubers Until Planting If … Read more
Snapdragon seeds are easy and fun to collect from spent flower heads in your garden. With proper harvesting, cleaning, drying, and storage, you can save snapdragon seeds to plant more of these beautiful flowers next season Why Save Snapdragon Seeds Growing snapdragons from seed you collected yourself has many rewards: It’s inexpensive – no need … Read more
We’ve all been there: you plant your dahlia tubers and wait what seems like weeks, but no sprouts appear. You wonder, Are my dahlias dead? Did I plant them right? Did I do something wrong?. Most likely, you didn’t do anything wrong; they’re not dead; they’re just taking their sweet time to grow! This article … Read more