Not everyone is a fan of yellow flowers. In fact, some people refuse to allow them in their gardens. It’s not hard to understand why. Yellow is the color our eyes see most readily — evenRead More
Clematis and other flowering vines play a special role in flower gardens. Since these plants grow up rather than out, they fill spaces that other plants can’t, and introduce a whole new dimension of colorRead More
If you grow hostas, you probably have more than one variety in your garden. Mixing and matching foliage colors, leaf sizes and textures is part of what makes them soRead More
Gardens are about so much more than plants. They also give us endless opportunities to deepen our connections to the natural world. Birds can be a wonderful bridge to this experience. Hearing songbirds such as orioles, cardinals,Read More
Hummingbirds have a weakness for red flowers. And I have a weakness for hummingbirds. So even though red is not my favorite color, I always try to grow a few red flowers in the garden — justRead More
There are lots of good reasons for mulching your flower garden. Covering the soil with a layer of mulch helps control weed growth, reduce moisture loss and moderate soil temperature. In winter,Read More
Vegetable gardens are prettier and a lot more fun when they include flowers as well as vegetables. I have found that tulips and dahlias are ideal companions for vegetables. Read on to learnRead More
Daylilies are well-known for their toughness. They grow in almost any climate and tolerate a wide variety of soil conditions. They’re not troubled by diseases or pests, and will bloom for decadesRead More
This guest post was written by Debra Prinzing, founder of slowflowers.com and a leader in the locally-grown cut flower movement. In addition to being a speaker, educator, author and extraordinary networker, Debra isRead More
There are many kinds of flowering plants that need to go through a cold winter in order to bloom properly. The list includes everything from spring-flowering bulbs to lilacs, apple trees…and peonies. ItRead More
