With their vibrant, trumpet-shaped blooms in shades of orange, yellow, and red, clivias make excellent houseplants. Native to South Africa, these exotic beauties can transform your indoor space into a lush tropical oasis when grown in pots. In this comprehensive guide I’ll share tips to help you succeed in growing clivias as container plants, from … Read more
Cleome plants, also known as spider flowers, are absolutely gorgeous annuals that can add a huge burst of color to gardens, flower beds, and patio containers. With large, vibrant blooms available in shades of pink, purple, white, and bi-colors, it’s no wonder these plants have become so popular. The good news is cleome plants are … Read more
With its sweet, refreshing flavor and aroma, apple mint is a delightful herb for any gardener. But where can you find apple mint plants for sale? This guide covers everything you need to know about buying apple mint plants. An Overview of Apple Mint Before discussing where to buy let’s look at some key facts … Read more
The Sparkling Sarah Chinese Evergreen is a gorgeous variegated cultivar of the classic Aglaonema houseplant With its deep green leaves elegantly splashed with shades of pink, cream and white, this easy-care plant lights up any indoor space Here is everything you need to know about growing the Sparkling Sarah Chinese Evergreen plant successfully indoors. Overview … Read more
Fertilizing gardens can be costly, especially if you are an organic grower. And even fertilizers labeled organic may contain some undesirable chemicals. They are also packaged in plastic, made in factories, and shipped long distances. But what if I told you that you can use comfrey plants from your own garden to make your own … Read more
PLANT HEIGHT: 4 – 5 in cooler climates / Up to 10 in frost free areas Check out our Hardy Hibiscus, Hardy Begonia, Hardy Verbena, Hardy Orange, and Hardy Hibiscus if you like the look of tropical plants but live in a cool place. * FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ADDITIONAL SEEDS! PAY ONE FLAT SHIPPING … Read more
If you want to know where it’s hot and dry, look at this west-facing Seattle garden (by Tim Moshier of Cambium Landscape). The plants love the sun. Photographs by Debra Prinzing. In the West, gardeners have the unique benefit of not having to follow many rules about how to plan and grow their plants. We … Read more
Allium, which is sometimes called “flowering onion,” is a beautiful and unusual flowering bulb that will make any garden more interesting. As the name suggests, allium plants are in the same family as garlic, onions, leeks, and chives. All of these plants have flower heads that look like pom-poms and are round. However, alliums are … Read more
I’ve propagated many plants over the years and one of my favorite plants to propagate is Russian sage. I was able to move some Russian sage cuttings (Perovskia atriplicifolia) into pots yesterday so they can grow for a little while before I plant them in the garden. In this post I’ll describe how I propagate … Read more
Mock orange, Philadelphus, is an elegant, classic flowering shrub. For a long time, people have loved this plant’s pure white flowers, which smell great and remind people of orange blossom. They appear in late spring and summer against a smart backdrop of dark green, often arching foliage. Some people think of mock orange as a … Read more