Lilac shrub blooms have a sweet smell and announce springs arrival. It’s hard to grow lilac plants from seeds or soft cuttings, but if you have a lilac shrub (Syringa spp. lilac tree grows on its own roots and each spring forms a ring of little suckers around its base, you have enough plants for … Read more
I have a love affair with garlic. I love that I can enjoy the fruits of your labor almost year-round. There are a few things you should know about growing garlic and getting garlic bulbs. Garlic is a great vegetable to grow. At the same time, it is important to know how to harvest garlic … Read more
Rosy-pink flowers add a touch of romance when displayed against this shrubs dark glossy foliage. Produces a huge amount of flowers in spring that re-bloom throughout summer. Weigela is a popular spring-blooming shrub valued for its abundant flowers and attractive foliage. There are many lovely weigela cultivars to choose from, but Wine and Roses is … Read more
’At the beginning of April, I’m gradually starting my seedlings. In mid-March, I planted some verbena bonariensis. Although I don’t have many seedlings to start at once, this gives me time to get everything I need and ease into the process. ‘At the beginning of April, I’m gradually starting my seedlings. In mid-March, I planted … Read more
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Geraniums, which are hardy and are also called cranesbills, look great in beds and borders. The best varieties bloom for months with pretty, colorful flowers, but if the leaves turn yellow, something is wrong. As long as you know how to grow and take care of hardy geraniums, they should be a breeze to add … Read more
Now that you have a Dracaena plant, you can be proud to own one of the most stylish and easy-care indoor plants out there. These beautiful plants can bring a touch of the tropics into any room, and they don’t need much care either. There is a catch, though: your Dracaena might start to show … Read more
Spring has sprung and gardeners can hardly wait to get their hands in the soil. If you have any questions before you start, you can use Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer service from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU Extension faculty and master gardeners reply to queries within two business days, usually less. To … Read more
Ranunculus are beautiful spring blooming flowers that add a pop of color to gardens, floral arrangements, and events. Their ruffled, rose-like blooms come in a rainbow of colors like pink, red, yellow, orange, purple, and white. Many people wonder if they can plant ranunculus in the spring or if they need to be planted in … Read more
While I study plant biotechnology, I often think about how bad it is for nature when people don’t know enough about it or spread false information. That is why I am so passionate about bringing people and nature closer together again. Favourite fruit: raspberries, strawberries and pineapple Favourite vegetables: courgettes, broccoli and cucumbers. True, an … Read more