Have you just purchased your first home? Or are looking to create the perfect outdoor living space? It can be challenging to find the perfect blend of plants to help bring your vision to life. Whatever your budget and plans may…
Are you a home gardener who purchased more seeds than you can use this growing season? Do you have leftover seeds from a previous season laying around your home? Are you wondering whether they are still viable to use this…
With the arrival of the New Year comes thinking about new beginnings. Its the time of year when gardeners start to think about the crops that need to get started now for the summer harvest. One of those crops is…
Ah, February—the month where winter refuses to let go, but every gardener is itching to dig into the soil. While the ground outside is frozen solid, your indoor garden is where the magic begins! If you’re wondering what seeds you…
The two most iconic plants to decorate your home during the holidays are the poinsettia and Christmas cactus. But many stores this year are also stocked with amaryllis bulbs. They sell amaryllis in either a kit or on their own…
You’ve planted some garlic in the fall hoping for a good summer harvest. But, it has begun to sprout way too early. If you’re new to growing garlic, this might cause you to panic. You may even think your crop…
One of the most common questions we receive is when to prune hydrangeas. This question always appears in the fall when gardeners are starting to prune their shrubs and bushes. The answer depends on which type of hydrangeas you are…
Begonias are a showstopper in many summer gardens. But, they are no match for rapidly falling temperatures. In northern zones, these plants are prone to frost damage and death unless they are protected. In today’s blog, we introduce you to…
When it comes to the holiday season, nothing is more iconic than the Christmas cactus, but did you know that these beautiful plants actually belong to a family of cactuses that bloom at different times of the year? Yes, that’s…
Hosta plants are a classic in any cottage or perennial garden. They make for a wonderful splash of green foliage in any garden space. Although they are a common perennial, they can still be difficult to grow. This is especially…