When summer heat arrives, tomato plants need protection from intense sun and scorching temperatures. While tomatoes require full sun to grow and fruit well too much direct sunlight can actually harm plants once the weather turns hot. Using shade structures fabrics or other methods to provide a respite from the harshest rays will allow tomato … Read more
Sweet peas have unmistakable fragrance and old-fashioned charm. The length of the day can affect when annual sweet pea flowers bloom. They can be long day (flowering in the spring and summer), short day (flowering in the fall and winter), or day neutral (flowering whenever the weather is cool). Since sweet pea flowers do best … Read more
Watching flowers grow is an amazing science lesson for kids of all ages. Kids can plant and care for their own flowers in our hands-on growing flowers activity! Our awesome seed growing activity turned out so well, and we loved seeing how things were going every day. Simple science activities are great for young learners!. … Read more
Forget-me-nots are delicate, colorful flowers that have captivated gardeners for centuries. Their quaint appearance and sentimental meaning make them a sought-after annual and perennial. If you’d like to add forget-me-nots to your own garden, you may be wondering where to find these charming blooms. Read on to discover the best sources for purchasing forget-me-not plants … Read more
“How do you harvest and grow peony seeds?” Question from Mark of Barrie, Ontario, Canada If your peonies were able to cross-pollinate and make seeds that can be made to grow, the plants will produce seed pods in late summer or early fall that should contain fully mature seeds. The round, tough seeds should be … Read more
There is fire in the lucky bamboo tree, and there is wood in the red ribbon that is tied around it. It is known to create a sense of balance and prosperity in life. According to Feng Shui, lucky plants for home bring good luck is sure to come. Although, it is your bedroom that … Read more
Minus some advance planning, fall usually spells the end of the garden. But if planted in spring, dahlias will flower non-stop through autumn. Lately, I’ve been waking up to crisp mornings only to discover more and more blooms. Who knew October could bring so many fresh flowers?. With their vibrant, brightly colored blooms that come … Read more
As a gardener with a lot of experience, winter often speaks to me in a language of solitude and thought. There are many plants in my garden, but creeping phlox is my favorite. It spreads out gracefully across the ground and paints it with a rainbow of colors. The process of pruning this hardy perennial … Read more
Snapdragons are a beloved cool weather annual flower that can instantly jazz up any garden with their showy spikes of blooms in a variety of vibrant colors Getting these beauties to thrive first starts with mastering the proper timing for planting snapdragon seeds both indoors and outdoors, When and how you get your snapdragon seeds … Read more
Poppies might be the most swoon-worthy flower ever. Their delicate blooms unfurl each morning and bring delight to all who encounter them. Pollinators also love poppies. I like to sneak out to the garden early in the morning and wait by the patch of poppies. As soon as the sun starts to rise, the flowers … Read more