“I can totally start these flowers from seed,” I mumble under my breath as I weave my way around stands upon stands of starter plants at the gardening center on a chilly Saturday in February.| Blooming Backyard
Both the garden and I get a second wind in September. After the mellowness of summer months, and leisurely August pastimes, my mind craves a refocus and regroup. It’s not quite the back-to-school feeling of| Rural Sprout
In my mind, I’ve always associated hollyhocks with summer holidays at the beach. Even this year, my beach vacation was punctuated with oooh-ing! and aaaah-ing! over the majestic hollyhock torches that were dotted around the| Blooming Backyard
It’s that time of the year when my gardening mindset starts to shift from “what else can I start from seed?” to “how can I make the most out of a plant that’s done blooming| Blooming Backyard
If there’s a plant that goes well with everything, it’s Verbena bonariensis. And if you don't know what plant I’m talking about, that’s precisely the point. Verbena bonariensis (also known as purple vervain or tall| Blooming Backyard
Are you planning on starting seeds this spring? Before you wait much longer, you’ll want to see if any of your seeds fall on this list. Otherwise, you may end up staring at pots of| Rural Sprout
Every time I write about black-eyed Susans, I make it a point to mention how we shouldn’t prune these perennials in the fall. Not only do they look pretty covered in frost and snow, but| Blooming Backyard
I often feel the need to defend growing annuals whenever the topic comes up in conversation. Most of the ornamentals in my garden are perennial, but there are always some annuals growing alongside them. Even| Blooming Backyard
