With its ability to rouge cheeks, settle stomachs and operate as Nature’s loo roll, verbascum is as surprisingly useful as it is pretty, discovers Ian Morton.| Latest from Country Life
A versatile fruit that's superb in jams and with booze, quince also doesn't make you work too hard for all that pleasure.| Latest from Country Life
Mirabelles, gages, plums, damsons — the best ones to buy, the ones to avoid, and how to use them. Charles Quest-Ritson has you covered.| Latest from Country Life
When is a watermelon ripe? Knowing the answer to this question ensures that you enjoy the sweetest, juiciest fruit from your garden. By learning the key signs of watermelon ripeness, you can avoid picking too early or leaving melons on the vine too long, and instead harvest them at peak flavor. Look at the tendrils … The post When Is a Watermelon Ripe? How to Tell When It’s Ready to pick appeared first on The Gardening Cook.| The Gardening Cook
Knucklehead pumpkins stand out because of their unusual, bumpy skin. This makes them a favorite for fall displays and Halloween decorating. Many people wonder why some pumpkins grow with warts while others stay smooth. The answer depends on both genetics and growing conditions. Some pumpkins, like the knucklehead variety, are bred to develop those wart-like … The post Knucklehead Pumpkins – Why do Pumpkins Have Warts? appeared first on The Gardening Cook.| The Gardening Cook
Natural foliage is perfect to use when decorating with greenery for fall. It’s bold in color, rustic in texture, and gives a calming look to any home decor project. It may appear that there is nothing of interest out there in the garden right now, but to someone looking for items to use for decorating, … The post Decorating with Greenery for Fall- Natural Autumn Decorating Ideas appeared first on The Gardening Cook.| The Gardening Cook
Chinese lantern plant gives loads of fall appeal to any garden. Find out how to grow it and get tips for using it to decorate for autumn.| The Gardening Cook
This week we have a bunch of DIY, garden redo, art, fashion and more at #shareyourstyle 468 for you! Come on by, link up, and check out this week's featured posts. See you soon, Barb :) #frenchethereal #diy #gardens #fashionweek #gallerywall #homedecor| French Ethereal
In Lexington, Kentucky, Alex Narramore nurtures a stunning artist’s garden to create remarkable botanical cakes The post This Kentucky Baker’s Hyperrealistic Sugar Flowers Are the Stuff of Wedding Dreams appeared first on Garden & Gun.| Feature Archive – Garden & Gun
Here is everything you need to know about pirate bugs in your texas garden!| Gecko Green Pest Solutions
River Cafe cook Stevie Parle's secret to cooking the world's most beautiful bean| the Guardian
No Six on Saturday post from me today, but here is one view of the planting scheme in Beth Chatto’s gardens in Essex. More to come later. (Please click image to enlarge)| TRAVEL WORDS
FInally a low to the ground, award-winning hydrangea that is called Groundbreaking and is. Here's why| Flower Power
Stoke-on-Trent might not spring to mind as a top choice for a short break but the city has much to offer as I was soon to discover on my recent weekend stay. Stoke celebrated its 100th anniversary as a city in June so there was no better time to visit with a full calendar of […]| Love Travelling Blog
“Gardening is the art that uses flowers and plants as paint, and the soil and sky as canvas” – Elizabeth Murray Our community garden continues to thrive thanks to the care of Lynda. ~ p…| writing to freedom
Fresh fall planters, apple season, antiques, an easy fashion hack, and small joys—here’s one late-summer week in Maine.| Molly in Maine
One of the most recognisable buildings in Lancaster is the Storey Institute located a couple of minutes walk along the road from the railway station and just down the hill from the castle gates. Built as a replacement for the Lancaster Mechanics’ Institute and designed by local architects Paley, Austin and Paley whose offices were … Continue reading The Storey Institute & Storey Gardens| Life In The Mouse House
Learn how to transplant a magnolia tree or bush and make sure your prized tree will thrive in its new location| Homes and Gardens
Do you love getting new plants for free? This project is for you! It is super easy to propagate spider plants from the babies that the mother plant sends out on the ends of its long, arching stems. The offsets of Chlorophytum comosum – AKA spider plant, airplane plant, ribbon plant, and St. Bernard’s lily, can … The post How to Propagate Spider Plants from Babies appeared first on The Gardening Cook.| The Gardening Cook
A small-space vegetable garden lets you grow fresh produce when you don’t have room for a traditional vegetable garden. With the right setup, patios, balconies, and decks can all be spaces to grow vegetables. You’ll need containers with good drainage and a quality potting mix. Your area should receive at least 6 hours of sunlight each … The post Small-Space Vegetable Garden – Growing Vegetables in Pots appeared first on The Gardening Cook.| The Gardening Cook
Try growing astilbe for beautiful, showy flowers that do well in a shady garden bed. This prettu perennial does well with hostas, ferns and coral bells.| The Gardening Cook
In late August, during a week when the nation experienced its 339th mass shooting, a new faith-based coalition in Tarrant County announced that it was taking action. From 9am to noon on Sat-Sun, citizens can bring unwanted (and unloaded) firearms in the trunk or rear of their car to the inaugural Guns to Gardens Safe-Disposal…| Fort Worth Weekly
Just the mere mention of Ragwort usually results in a mass frenzied response, with people grabbing their pitch forks, spray packs and any implement they can use to cut, pull or worse still, poison the plant. It seems to receive the automatic response, ‘it’s poisonous and will kill horses’. But let’s get a few facts… The post Gardening Column, Hamish Martin: ‘The beauty of ragwort lies in what she gives to every other being’ appeared first on Scottish Field.| Scottish Field
Spending time in Washington D.C. gardens is a great way to take a break from museum-hopping in the nation’s capital.| FemaleSoloTrek
Access to this post restricted, please go to the website to read it. The post One Woman’s Land, a Region’s Legacy appeared first on Connecticut Explored.| Connecticut Explored
This list of 45+ orange flower names and pictures identifies both common & rare plants with orange flowers and provides care notes for each.| The Gardening Cook
In last week’s post about Forest Park, I mentioned that the Wildwood Trail leads to Pittock Mansion. This beautiful home of Henry and Georgiana Pittock was completed in 1914. Henry Pittock chose th…| Travels Through My Lens
Making the most of late summer on the Maine coast with island adventures, blooming hydrangeas, cozy home updates, and meaningful family moments. Can It Really be Late Summer? It seems to happen every year. One week I’m writing about how it’s finally summer here on the Maine coast, and the next I’m calling it late […] The post Savoring Coastal Maine in Late Summer | Hydrangeas, Home & Family appeared first on Molly in Maine.| Molly in Maine
Summer visitors to Charlevoix encounter at least two things about the area: first, that this part of Michigan is a haven for boat lovers and especially cruisers on the Great Lakes; and, second, that the city of Charlevoix is the home of Earl Young’s so-called ‘mushroom houses.’ The first observation regarding boats and the appealingly […]| Toward Beauty
A historic park in Toronto with several lovely features.| Natalie the Explorer
The stylish and admired First Lady disliked gladiolus because of their size and inflexibility. Breeders then created a rainbow of new colors and styles| Flower Power
Propeller plant (crassula falcata) is an easy to grow tender succulent that produces huge clusters of bright red-orange flowers.| The Gardening Cook
With so much to see in downtown Lisbon, some people don’t venture further afield. But let's explore other parts of the city you won’t want to miss.| A Portuguese Affair
We are deeply concerned that on 24 July Plymouth City Councillors are being recommended to approve the development of Wilmot Gardens, Crownhill. The case officer, Mr Macauley Potter, is recommending approval with conditions of five houses on Wilmot Gardens, a 0.3-acre much-loved open space. The 32-page report is here. There are 49 objections. The council’s… The post We call on Plymouth Council to reject development on unique Wilmot Gardens appeared first on Open Spaces Society.| Open Spaces Society
"So much depends on the juxtaposition, and what I want the reader to think, wonder, predict or piece together at any one point."| Writers Review
Whenever I see red clover growing wild I can’t help but internally rejoice, it’s bright red flower acting like a beacon, pulling me in.| Scottish Field
What's in bloom in July in Toronto?… Continue reading →| Natalie the Explorer
A lovely and peaceful green space.| Natalie the Explorer
This September, we invite you to discover the Dordogne in the most intimate and unforgettable way – on a luxury guided tour with MFCH.| My French Country Home Magazine
Join me as I share the highlights of travel to England, including several cities and historical sites.| cometodinnerat8.blogspot.com
Perfect for topiary touch-ups or summer shrub control, this Workpro mini hedge trimmer is a gardener’s best friend| Homes and Gardens
For our fifth post in our “Designing Women Tell All” series it’s all about the garden. Crystal, Kristy and I will each will be sharing our own unique gardens, garden design philosophies and garden tips. I have the links to their blogs below so be sure to check them out! Container Gardening Is A Great […] The post How To Create A Pretty Container Garden! appeared first on Savvy In The Suburbs.| Savvy In The Suburbs
Whenever we’re on our way to see Becky and Don Potts, I tell myself firmly, ‘No more pictures!’ It never works. Their garden is such a fun place to visit. Fewer minutes later than…| Susan Rushton
10 small pool design ideas to make the perfect pool even when you don't have huge space. transformational ideas for your garden| A Beautiful Space
With Mother’s Day coming up, a new poignancy is added to the loss and destruction of my former gardens. The image of the rose-covered arbor that came up in the Facebook memories brings with it a de…| Envisioning The American Dream
At this time of year, my former beautiful garden in my former home appears as random pop-up memories on Facebook as it did yesterday. It startles, a poignant but at times painful reminder of the be…| Envisioning The American Dream
MY BLOOMING PASTELS Our photo color theme for May, is anything pastel. What better way to show you all a few images from our recent Maui and Tahiti Island trip. But before we take off to the island…| Working on Exploring
In the plant world, the lowly dandelion feels like “the other,” an unwanted migrant who must be banished from sight. At their first appearance each spring, their biodiversity is shunned by many, qu…| Envisioning The American Dream
The billowing clouds of pastel blooms that extend across the photographic archive of modern Afghanistan speak to more than just a redeeming cultural quirk in the face of tragic national history. They are the result of globalization and the colonial encounter and yet, as is often the case with quotidian elements of material culture, they rapidly became fundamentally of the place. View Post| Ajam Media Collective
Welcome to Poetry Day for Story Chat Digest 2025. We will discuss these incredible poems just as we do the short stories. Any type of poem is acceptable as long as it doesn’t contain profanit…| Marsha Ingrao - Always Write
1. When a stranger is in sight, sit down. My original blog was called ‘The Sitting Fox’ – for a good reason. They spend a remarkable amount of time on their haunches, sometimes wi…| A Walk with Wildlife
Hotel Review Harrogate is a spa town in North Yorkshire noted for its beautiful parks, gardens, elegant buildings, Turkish baths, high class shops and tearooms. I recently had the pleasure of visi…| Love Travelling Blog
In 2013 we travelled to Vancouver Island; to this day, the Island is still one of my very favourite places to travel to. I love its proximity to the ocean, the seafood (the only place I will eat se…| The Zero Journey
Nuria Lopez Vazquez writes about collective resources and interdependent care in home gardens in Myanmar.| Future Natures
Derrienne Bell has won the two free tickets for GW Live in the prize draw competition. All names were included in the draw and Derrienne’s name was randomly selected. Thank you for taking part in this prize draw. The organisers have also given me a discount code to pass on to blog readers. Please read … Continue reading Prize winner for Gardeners World Live tickets| Bramble Garden
Winter is coming to an end and the first signs of spring are everywhere. Growing pansies is a good way to bridge the change of seasons with one plant.| The Gardening Cook
See more than just the famed sakura by exploring flower fields, gardens or parks that showcase the other top spring flowers in Japan!| I am Aileen
Garden Trends in 2025 - a look at what is hot and what is not in gardening| A Beautiful Space
The Hunter Valley is one of Australia’s renowned wine regions and is also home to the beautiful Hunter Valley Gardens. The region is located around a two hour drive from Sydney and getting ar…| Love Travelling Blog
Cut flower time is here. Don't get discouraged by droopy blooms. See my 15 tips for how to keep cut flowers fresh every time!| The Gardening Cook
Get simple tips for attracting birds to your yard in winter with easy-to-follow advice including bird-friendly plant suggestions and more.| The Gardening Cook
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Darling Harbour is a popular waterside location that’s close to the centre of Sydney so after enjoying breakfast on the balcony of our suite at the Quest, St. Leonards we boarded a train to t…| Love Travelling Blog
We were up bright and early so enjoyed a leisurely breakfast in the semi-outdoor setting of the hotel’s restaurant. With a wide selection of both Western and Asian dishes to set us up for the…| Love Travelling Blog
A page from The Garden of Galahad, the upcoming comic illustrated by our artist and written by Hansel Moreno (@hanselthelost). After roughly 18 months in development, the project is set to launch via Kickstarter early next year. Our readers can expect more details in the coming months. Still Eating Oranges| still eating oranges
Good Morning SOS’ers! It has been a while since we’ve met up. This morning I am strolling with you through the Cheekwood Gardens and Estate in Nashville, TN, one of the best places to visit in the United States, I think! I have written about this lovely garden before, and it’s history, but today we... Read More| ThatTravelLadyInHerShoes
Seasonal plants such as Christmas cactus, pointsettias, and cyclamens can add a festive touch to any room during the holiday season.| The Gardening Cook
Winter flowering plants bring a blast of color to your yard and garden when the temperatures are really cold and not much is growing in your yard.| The Gardening Cook
Kalanchoe blossfeldiana is known as Flaming Katy, Christmas kalanchoe and Widow's thrill. Learn how to care for this pretty holiday plant| The Gardening Cook
A holiday cactus is a short day plant which flowers when daylight decreases. The 3 types are Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Easter cactus.| The Gardening Cook
Morningside Heights Our day began with a subway journey to Morningside Heights, a district located between Upper West Side and Harlem. It’s the home of Columbia University which was founded i…| Love Travelling Blog
Spring is often seen as the go-to time for planting many garden plants, but don’t forget that late summer and fall are also great times to plant trees, shrubs, perennials, and herbs! And yes, herbs... Read more The post 10 Herbs That Absolutely Thrive in Fall appeared first on Planet Natural.| Planet Natural
Great produce isn’t limited to summer; some of the tastiest fall and winter veggies are ready to enjoy during the chilly months. Some popular winter plants are leafy greens that can handle tough conditions like... Read more The post 11 Hardy Vegetables Not Bothered By Cold appeared first on Planet Natural.| Planet Natural
When fall comes around, we just can’t help but think about everything pumpkin and pumpkin spice! That’s when I started looking around for unique pumpkin varieties and came across these 9 cultivars that are unlike... Read more The post 9 Interesting and Unique Pumpkin Varieties to Look for This Fall appeared first on Planet Natural.| Planet Natural
Did you know some plants glow in the dark? Let’s take a look at the most incredible plants that give off a magical bioluminescence and the reasons behind it.| Planet Natural
Check out all of these Japanese courtyard houses that blend nature, minimalism, and tranquility to embrace full zen living. 🏡🌸🍃😍| Build Green NH
These Halloween plants are ghostly and somber colored with spooky names like Devil's Claw, Bleeding Teeth, Voodoo Lily & more. Check them out!| The Gardening Cook
It's hard enough in areas where extreme cold is frequent to keep perennials in the ground alive. It's much harder overwintering potted plants.| Planet Natural
Many gardeners believe that fall is not the time for planting vegetables. But that’s not true! Learn about the 11 veggies that thrive during the fall season.| Planet Natural
Beautiful examples of autumn bouquets assembled in the floral atelier led by artist and photographer Lucy Hunter in Normandy.| My French Country Home Magazine
Discover how to grow and care for the colorful Jelly Bean Plant, (sedum rubrotinctum) a succulent perfect for indoor and outdoor gardens.| The Gardening Cook
Celebrating a friend’s milestone birthday on a cruise along Australia’s east coast, from Brisbane to Tasmania and back again. January/February 2024 Day Seven – Hobart After learni…| The Eternal Traveller
What to PLANT IN AUGUST? Whether you have acres, a small lot like mine, or pots, you can produce your own food. Let's grow our own food!| Food Storage Moms
Direct composting is perfect for small-scale gardening. Use food scraps and garden waste directly in the garden. Find out how!| The Gardening Cook
Here’s an easy guide to planting and caring for vintage roses (aka old garden, heirloom, antique, heritage, or historic roses), varieties and sources.| Fluxing Well
By Deborah Seiler Water sources are crucial for every habitat Everyone needs water! This includes our favorite animals. Honey bees (Apis mellifera) and bumble bees (Bombus spp.) are familiar visitors to […]| Bee City USA
Just a short but lovely post, to share with you all the beauty of the flowers blooming all around us, that we have been enjoying every day around here. We have a long list of vegetables growing in the garden beds as well right now, that most likely we will show you at a later date. This early in the season, however, they all have much more growing and producing to do, and they are hardly worth photographing quite yet. But oh, the flowers blooming! As you will see, this year we went crazy with...|
Handy Gardeners and Bella gardening services and what they offer| A Beautiful Space
Learn about growing green beans. Our guide covers tips for planting and preparing soil, to ensuring that you get a bigger harvest every time!| The Gardening Cook
If you are new to vegetarian cooking, you may ask yourself "what are portobello mushrooms?" Get the answer and some recipes, too.| The Gardening Cook
Following the Georgia Golf Trail from the 16th floor of the Westin Savannah to the first level of the LodgeRead More...| America’s Golfing Couple
The American elite sought a new level of financial status at the dawn of the Gilded Age. The wealthiest in society were no longer content with simply being rich. Their pursuit was to be Ame…| The Gilded Butler
Looking for how to spend a day at Huntington Gardens in Pasadena? This post covers what to see and what to skip to make the most of a day at The Huntington!| QUEER ADVENTURERS | LGBTQ Travel + Outdoor Adventures
Learn when to prune hydrangeas for stunning blooms! Discover why old wood and new wood matters with these plants when you decide to prune.| The Gardening Cook
Ever felt your vegetable garden was a bit, well, boring? Like rows of veggies yearning for a splash of life? Well, dear reader, fret no more! Planting...| Planet Natural
Learn how to create a DIY seed starting mix with just 3 ingredients plus a bonus soilless potting mix for when you transplant your seedlings.| The Gardening Cook
Learn how to save seeds for next year with these easy seed-saving tips. Save heirloom tomato seeds, vegetable, flower, and herb seeds for a future garden.| Fluxing Well
Learn how to prevent tomato sunscald. Get a free printable of varieties of tomatoes that are less prone to sunscald for when you go shopping.| The Gardening Cook
Do your tomato plants drop their flowers before fruit forms? This is called tomato blossom drop. Find out why it happens and how to fix it.| The Gardening Cook
