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
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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
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Expand your oriental poppy planting this summer. You can start these poppies, butterfly weed, gas plants, and other perennials with fleshy roots from just a piece of the root. Wait until the leaves have turned brown and … Read more
Many people have monstera plants, which are also called Monstera Deliciosa or Swiss cheese plants. They are popular houseplants that have been in style for years. These tropical plants come from the rainforests of Central and South America. They can grow up to 10 feet tall and have big, beautiful green leaves with interesting holes … Read more
Nepeta is a group of flowering perennials in the mint family. Catnip and Faassen’s catmint are both in this group. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Plus, these hardy perennials are very easy to grow because you don’t … Read more
Nasturtiums are one of the most popular annual flowers grown in gardens thanks to their colorful blooms and ease of care. Their trumpet-shaped flowers come in shades of red, orange, yellow, cream, and mahogany and add a pop of color wherever they are planted While many gardeners enjoy nasturtiums, a common question is whether these … Read more