I love lilies and have planted dozens of them in my flower gardens, including Asiatics, Orientals, trumpets, OT lilies and species lilies. Though I usually manage to add a few new ones each year, the bedsRead More
After a long, cold winter, the sight of daffodil foliage pushing through the earth fills my heart with glee. As the stalks lengthen and the buds begin to open, I’m overtaken withRead More
Want to add some excitement and personality to your garden this summer? Plant elephant ears! These tropical plants can grow up to 6 feet tall, with leaves as long as your arm.Read More
Hummingbirds are so fun to watch, as they zoom around your yard at 30 to 40 mph. Did you know that hummingbirds are unique to North and South America? You will never seeRead More
I love the way spring bulbs look in a naturalized setting. But I like them even better when they are blooming in a garden among other plants. Virginia bulb grower BrentRead More
Ranunculus are elegant spring flowers with rose-like blossoms that are packed with paper-thin petals. They are popular — and pricy — cut flowers with a very long vase life. Growing ranunculus at home isn’t difficult,Read More
Once the holiday season has passed, the sight of crispy brown leaves, frosty grass, and hazy gray skies may leave you feeling down. This is the time to force branches for winter bloomsRead More
Starting flowers from seed is a fun and rewarding experience that can be easily accomplished inside your home. Here are the tools, instructions, and troubleshooting tips needed to grow theRead More
I can’t imagine my summer garden without lilies. Over time, I have planted so many different types and varieties that I now have lilies blooming continuously from mid-June through August. Though my gardenRead More
Ever since I was a little girl, I have loved two things: books and flowers. I credit my grandparents for planting these passions deep in my heart. My grandfather wasRead More
