Looking for a quick centerpiece for Thanksgiving? A European Dish Garden is quick & easy to make! European Dish Garden – doesn’t that sound fancy? What makes a dish garden European? The secret behind a European Dish Garden is in the way it is put together and what types of plants are used. On this The post Fall Poinsettia European Dish Garden appeared first on From Farmhouse to Florida.| From Farmhouse to Florida
Flower power doesn't have to end with the first cold snap. Try these 5 simple, actionable steps on how to protect flowers from frost for bonus color that lasts for weeks longer| Latest from Gardening Know How
Calling all lazy gardeners with big dreams for 2026; these low-maintenance flower seeds are exactly what you’re looking for…| Latest from Gardening Know How
From Eastside corridors to city storefronts — here's our list of places to buy Cempasúchil, a tradition for the holiday found all around Los Angeles.| Boyle Heights Beat
Lilies of the valley are often considered a beautiful, yet high-maintenance plant. For writer Nancy Jorgensen, they will forever connect her to her beloved grandmother, who found virtue in caring for them. Caregiving was deeply rooted in her grandmother, who dreamed of being a nurse. But, society had different plans...| Wisconsin Life
Many of our spring-blooming flowers sprout from bulbs planted in the fall. Favorites like crocus, daffodil, and tulip must spend the winter beneath the cold ground, storing energy for their debut when warm weather returns. Read on to find out how late you can plant bulbs in the fall for a spectacular spring display. The post When to Plant Spring-Flowering Bulbs appeared first on Gardener's Path.| Gardener's Path
Red hot poker plants provide fiery color with tubular flowers in brilliant reds, oranges, and yellows. Learn how to grow these perennials now on Gardener's Path.| Gardener's Path
If you’ve been around here for a while, you know I love finding ways to sneak a little garden magic into every season — and Christmas is no exception! This year, while browsing Terrain’s holiday collection, I fell head over heels for their garden-themed Christmas ornaments. From tiny watering cans and glass terrariums to botanical-inspired... The post Garden-Themed Christmas Ornaments from Terrain: Featuring Their Mini Greenhouse Filled with Zinnias appeared first on Grow Beauty With Ea...| Grow Beauty With Ease
Wondering if you can still save your zinnia seeds after a frost or freeze? Learn how to tell which blooms are still good for saving seeds.| Grow Beauty With Ease
While I’m focusing mostly on health right now, I did recently visit the historic Sacramento City Cemetery on a bright fall morning and take these photos. I hope you enjoy them and please let …| Bridgette Tales
The post Are Flowers Really Blue? 21 Best Plants with True Blue Blooms is by Jerad Bryant and appeared first on Epic Gardening, the best urban gardening, hydroponic gardening, and aquaponic gardening blog. Blue flowers are extremely rare in the plant kingdom. Many have the word blue in their name, despite their color being closer to purple or violet. A true blue flower is a sight to see in the home garden. Nurseryman and landscaper Jerad Bryant shares 21 of the best plants with true blue bloo...| Epic Gardening
Flowers in Infante Dom Pedro Park in Aviero, Portugal. Join RDP SATURDAY: FUSCHIA| The New 3 Rs: Retire, Recharge, Reconnect
Some autumn colors from late October 2020, when we were searching for beauty to help lessen the stress of the pandemic. Leaves, flowers, and other fall plants in Alexandria, Virginia. Join Terri’s Sunday Stills: Plant Life Performs Autumn’s Serenade| The New 3 Rs: Retire, Recharge, Reconnect
Timing is everything when pruning roses if you want those magnificent blooms next summer…| Latest from Gardening Know How
It has been a month since I last did a SoS post, and things out in our little garden have grown with leaps and bounds - including, of course, the weeds.| Thistles and Kiwis
What were your small pleasures this week?| Thistles and Kiwis
Sweet Autumn Clematis Sweet autumn clematis–a solid wall of green and white,full and lush from two small sprouts.A little bit of love from the gardener, sun, and raingoes a long way with nature. These vivid, white, four-petaled blossoms cause me to ponder.What if they were bright, white starsscattered throughout a green sky in the middle […]| Midwest Mary
My secret to gorgeous, dried flowers? Silica gel, of course! I love using these dried flowers for my ... Read More The post How to Use Silica Gel for Drying Flowers (Step by Step!) appeared first on Garden Therapy.| Garden Therapy
These gardening apps are like having a mini master gardener in your phone. From helping you plan your ... Read More The post From Seed to Screen: Top 12 Gardening Apps for Green Thumbs appeared first on Garden Therapy.| Garden Therapy
FOTD – Holly with berries Early in the year, our holly tree looked unhappy. We went to Koopman’s and they gave us an anti-fungal spray. Within a day, it was a very happy tree again. This is good because there are at least three or four birds nesting in the tree and I would hate … Continue reading HOLLY WITH BERRIES| Serendipity – Seeking Intelligent Life on Earth
CMMC October Close Up or Macro I had been flirting with this Leica 9mm 4/3 lens for a while. I’ve never owned a super-wide lens except for a fisheye that I almost never used because I was never entirely sure what to do with it. This lens at 9mm (18mm per 35mm) isn’t exactly a macro, … Continue reading MACROS WITH A SUPER-WIDE LENS| Serendipity – Seeking Intelligent Life on Earth
FOTD – Pink Chrysanthemums Today I can see the changing colors in the leaves. Not yet dramatic, but obvious if you are looking. Meanwhile, the chrysanthemums are beginning to open. I wish they would go more slowly and maybe last longer. The sun came out last night just before we faded into the evening. We’ve … Continue reading FALL FLOWERS: MUMS & MORE| Serendipity – Seeking Intelligent Life on Earth
Welcome to “The Numbers Game #95”. Today’s number is 217. To play along, go to your photos file folder and type that number into the search bar. Then post a selection of the photos you find that include that number and post a link to your blog in my Numbers Game blog of the day. If instead of numbers, you […]| lifelessons – a blog by Judy Dykstra-Brown
Believe it or not, there are some deer resistant bulbs that you can plant in the fall for beautiful blooms in the spring. One of the first signs of spring flowers often comes in the form of bulbs planted in the fall. However, if you live in an area like I do, you can easily... Read More The post Deer Resistant Bulbs appeared first on Hearth and Vine.| Hearth and Vine
An earlier post showed gayfeather flower spikes (Liatris punctata var. mucronata) in Leander on September 18th. A closer shot showed a little white snail on one of the flower spikes. I got even closer than that, as today’s two portraits confirm. In the one above, I took advantage of the strong shadow crossing the … … Continue reading →| Portraits of Wildflowers
From the September 20th visit to Convict Hill Quarry Neighborhood Park come these two portraits. The first shows Capsicum annuum var. glabriusculum, known by a slew of names: chile pequín, chile piquín, chile tepin, chiltepin, chile petin, bird pepper, turkey pepper, cayenne pepper. (Notice how the first five of those are phonetic variants of … … Continue reading →| Portraits of Wildflowers
On September 18th close to the North Fork of the San Gabriel River east of Tejas Park in Williamson County I encountered two wildflowers I didn’t recognize. I took pictures of both and hoped for the best. Later, one turned out to be from India. I had better luck with the other, which I … … Continue reading →| Portraits of Wildflowers
On the September 20th visit to Convict Hill Quarry Neighborhood Park I did a couple of takes on giant ragweed, Ambrosia trifida. The species name trifida means ‘cleft into three,’ a reference to the plant’s three-lobed lower leaves. As you see above, one of those had turned yellow, and its two side lobes were … … Continue reading →| Portraits of Wildflowers
From September 18th at Tejas Park in Williamson County come two looks at two snapdragon vine flowers (Maurandella antirrhiniflora). The straight-on view always has me imagining a grinning mo…| Portraits of Wildflowers
Schlumbergera truncata care is easy when you provide the right light, water and soil conditions. This winter-blooming houseplant thrives indoors, bringing a splash of color even when snow blankets the garden outside. Also called Thanksgiving cactus, winter cactus, or crab cactus, this succulent plant produces vibrant flowers during the holiday season. Following the practical care … The post Schlumbergera Truncata Care: Tips for Growing a Healthy Thanksgiving (Winter) Cactus appeared first o...| The Gardening Cook
Last Saturday I was in Washington, D.C., and this weekend finds me in beautiful Virginia Beach, Virginia. In between, I had a quick stop back home in Phoenix—just long enough to unpack, tackle the laundry, and pack again. But the travel is for a truly joyful reason: celebrating my future daughter-in-law’s bridal shower! I’m so... The post Saturday Meanderings appeared first on Life at Bella Terra.| Life at Bella Terra
Writing to you from our Nation's capital where we are enjoying crisp, fall weather. This week's post is filled with ideas and adventures.| Life at Bella Terra
The fresh, floral fragrance greets visitors immediately upon entrance to Lee’s Flower And Card Shop at 1026 U St. NW. An attractive front counter is framed by greeting cards and fronted by bountiful bouquets. To the right, customers may peruse attractive shelves of flowers and house plants. The orchids and day lily arrangements particularly catch […]| MidCity DC News
Make sure your peonies are primed for the most voluptuous and vibrant blooms next year! Effective peony winter care starts now – with these 3 core fall tasks for the ultimate blooms| Latest from Gardening Know How
Puerto Madero mural in Buenos Aires by Ciclope at Casa Foa featuring native plants & flowers. Photos © BA Street Art| Buenos Aires Street Art and Graffiti - BA Street Art
If you don’t want your peonies to fall over, I will show you how to make cheap and easy peony cages for a fraction of the cost of peony supports available for purchase. I’m using the term “make” here loosely as it’s so easy, it’s hardly even a DIY. You buy tomato cages and cut them in half and voila — you now have two peony supports. More| Whitney Anderson Gardening
Welcome! If you’re in need of something to brighten your day, you’ve come to the right place! I asked our lovely subscribers to share their favorite plants, DIY projects, or gardening successes they enjoyed over the spring, and boy did they deliver! Everything in this post was shared by subscribers for you to enjoy – I hope these anecdotes and photos bring you as much... Read More The post Share Your Spring 2024: Subscriber Submissions appeared first on The Garden Glove.| The Garden Glove
Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, mastering the art of hydrangea pruning can elevate your garden’s beauty. Understanding the intricacies of when and how to prune these stunning flowering shrubs is essential for proper care. Correct pruning techniques will keep your plants health and ensure maximum blooms. Winter may be the best time to prune your hydrangeas, but there’s much more to it... Read More The post When and How to Prune Hydrangeas appeared first on The G...| The Garden Glove
Celebrate the beauty of fall with a gathered arrangement of hydrangeas, foliage, and seed pods for an easy, seasonal centerpiece. Harbingers of autumn—including pumpkins and Indian corn—add harvest…| Home is Where the Boat Is
Fragrant beauty, the rose, is certainly among the greatest floral inspirations, whether one is talking about the inspiration of painters or poets. Read on.| Archi-living.com
The beauty of winter’s first touch is truly special, the charming frost-kissed flowers and leaves shimmering in the gentle morning light; that delicate layer of frost seems to wrap everything in a cool embrace, transforming the ordinary into something truly beautiful for all to appreciate.| Ritva Sillanmäki Photography
There were two colorful leaves, a vibrant dance,Then frost whispered in, stealing their chance.The chill embraced, and one took flight,Now one lonely leaf lies on the ground, basking in the morning light Six-Word Saturday 18.10.25| Ritva Sillanmäki Photography
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If you take a moment and do an internet search looking up ‘pollinator decline’ you’ll be overwhelmed with articles on the topic. For example, NBC News put out an article saying that 70% of honey bee colonies are going to die in 2025. There was a 2019 study done by Biological Conservation that said that […]| Gardening Advice Canada | Urban Gardening Canada
Cosmos are an annual flower that originate from Mexico but are a common annual in Canadian gardens. They’re bright, joyous flowers that the bees and butterflies love and they work great as cut flowers in an arrangement. They’re also easy to save seed from making them a great plant for beginner seed savers. Cosmo Varieties […]| Gardening Advice Canada | Urban Gardening Canada
When I was growing up, we used to spend our holidays in the same place. And I always rejoiced at encountering familiar sights on our holiday year after year. To be fair, at that age| Blooming Backyard
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Want your roses to bloom bigger and brighter next year? Coffee grounds could be the answer...| Gardening Know How
Jonny and I were heading out the door the other day to the pottery studio, and I said to him, “You know, I find myself becoming more and more-” at which point he interjected the word, “Weird.”| small things
With graceful and fascinating flowers, orchids can be excellent houseplants. Discover 23 of the best varieties to grow indoors now on Gardener's Path.| Gardener's Path
Fall might feel like gardening season's big finale, but it's actually the perfect time to sow these native flower seeds...| Gardening Know How
All you need to know about growing wintersweet, in this detailed Grow Guide.| BBC Gardeners World Magazine
If you happen to be in the Tokyo area around October 1, I highly recommend making a pilgrimage to see the red spider lilies. The post Saitama’s September Surprise appeared first on Japan Starts Here.| Japan Starts Here
When the North American Native Plant Society asked me to write about a plant for the cover of their newsletter, I picked “the Blueys,” one of my favorite urban wildflowers, and one of the toughest. It blooms all summer in trash alleys, ditches, cracks in the asphalt, and this morning, at a telephone pole. Thanks … Continue reading The Blueys are Blooming…again.| SIDEWALK NATURE
Welcome to the NEW Flower Hour Weekly Photo Challenge!| Second Wind Leisure Perspectives
Here’s a closer look at the showy palafoxia (Palafoxia hookeriana)we found in abundance at Bastrop State Park on September 13th. This species is conspicuously and contact…| Portraits of Wildflowers
September 2025 Spring awakening on a farm We have, since our return to the Western Cape Province, written about beautiful camping spots and also the picturesque coastal village, Kalk Bay. But we th…| Wet and Dusty Roads
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Hello! It’s a new month already, and today’s the first Friday of the month, which means a new challenge is up at Creative Artiste Mixed Media. As always, the theme for the challenge is …| Beads, Charms, Wire...
Choose any of these 8 plants for fall and autumn hanging baskets. These ideas will add color and life to any porch or patio!| The Kitchen Garten
Welcome Autumn with DIYs and inspiration to celebrate the fall season. You’ll find creative craft projects and cozy décor touches for indoor and outdoor living. Happy Monday and first day of Autumn…| Home is Where the Boat Is
Step-by-step tutorial to watercolor wild pansies. Apply the watercolors in the right order to paint a beautiful pansy.| Cecilie Okada Design
A watercolor tutorial that focuses on the glass-like petals of the beautiful glass orchid, a unique Japanese flower.| Cecilie Okada Design
How to paint a lotus flower watercolor with graceful, beautiful petals. Realistic, intricate details with colored pencils finish.| Cecilie Okada Design
In this tutorial, I show you how to use watercolor pencils. They are not like watercolors and have their own unique advantages.| Cecilie Okada Design
Hi, all: I bring you a non-fiction book by one of my favourite authors (and people). Speak Flowers and Fans: A Dictionary of Floriography and Fanology (Author Tool Chest) by Teagan Ríordáin Geneviene How could flowers or hand-held fans be used as a means of covert communications? It sounds odd, maybe extreme, or possibly comical. […]| Just Olga
Ladybugs are one of the insects that everyone is familiar with thanks to their popularity in cartoons and children’s books. They’re not harmful, and aren’t a garden pest, but at the end of the season, certain ladybugs can give off the impression that they’re a pest if you’ve ever had them congregate in large groups […]| Gardening Advice Canada | Urban Gardening Canada
I turn 42 this week. The number makes me think of a few things offhand: Jackie Robinson’s jersey number; a dominoes game I don’t know much about (my family are Chicken Foot people); and that line f…| cakes, tea and dreams
Pioneer Square Chrysanthemum Crawl Saturday, October 18 from 12 – 3 pm Explore the vibrant Pioneer Square art scene across 14 participating venues and collect a chrysanthemum at each stop, building a bouquet as you go. Celebrate fall in Pioneer Square and explore the vibrant art scene across 14 participating venues and collect a […] The post Fall Chrysanthemum Crawl appeared first on Stonington Gallery.| Stonington Gallery
Celebrate fall in Pioneer Square on Saturday, October 18 from 12 - 3 pm with a Chrysanthemum Crawl! Explore the vibrant art scene across 14 participating venues and collect a chrysanthemum at each stop, building a bouquet as you go. Chrysanthemums provided by Marigold and Mint (@marigoldandmintbotanicals) and available while supplies last. Bring a vessel to keep your flowers fresh or visit Marigold and Mint in their new location at 115 S. Jackson St. after for a free wrap of your bouquet of f...| Stonington Gallery
Create fun and colorful DIY fall flowers from repurposed clothes pins and add some whimsy to any wall for the autumn season.| Color Me Thrifty
The Holy Ghost orchid, Panama’s national flower, is a rare beauty with white blooms shaped like a dove. A symbol of peace and purity, it thrives in humid mountain forests.| Insteading
This flower grower in Saskatchewan incorporates chickens into her operation to help fertilize her plants and make them healthier.| Country Guide
“There’s a flower that grows in the darkness. It’s called Lirio de los Valles. It actually does better in the shade. It blooms… in spite of the darkness. You remind me of that flower.” — Queen of t…| rochemamabolo
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
California poppies provide plenty of beauty with minimal work! Learn how to care for the California poppy for a golden garden addition.| Garden Therapy
Take some time now to start planting bulbs in pots that will flower next spring, then add fall flowers in pots on top for autumnal interest.| Garden Therapy
How to Make a Large Crepe Paper Peony Learn How to Make a Realistic Large Peony Flower with Crepe Paper in this Step-By-Step Tutorial with FREE Downloadable Peony Files. There’s something so dreamy about oversized crepe paper flowers, they’re bold, beautiful, and surprisingly easy to make! If you love peonies as much as I do, you’ll love this DIY. 🌸 In this tutorial,... Read On → READ:How to Make a Large Crepe Paper Peony| Sweet Red Poppy
What do you think of when envisioning the color blue? Do you think of the ocean, sea, sky or perhaps a favorite item of clothing? Blue is connected with relaxation, peace and tranquility; however, it can also evoke feelings of melancholy, as in ‘singing the blues’. Thus our thoughts can vary significantly when thinking of,... Continue Reading →| Travels Through My Lens
With the scientific voyages of the mid-18th century, many previously unknown plants reached Britain and the Continent. Naturalists on these expeditions sent seeds to their sponsors, as well as to wealthy individuals. In Europe, botanists eagerly welcomed new seeds from Asia and America. They competed to describe them first, as this offered a chance to make a name for oneself in botany.| Regency Explorer
All you need to know about growing snapdragons, in our detailed Grow Guide.| BBC Gardeners World Magazine
Download Henry Fletcher’s Twelve Months of Flowers, a stunning 1732 collection of vintage botanical prints. Free high resolution flower art for framing, decor, crafts, and floral history lovers.| Picture Box Blue
One fine day in spring Reality: Rain is back on the menu.| mazeepuran (माझे e-पुराण)
Wordless Wednesday – allow your photo(s) to tell the story.| WALKIN', WRITIN', WIT & WHIMSY
Welcome September with a DIY floral arrangement and centerpiece incorporating apples, hydrangeas, and sunflowers for a fall tablescape. You’ll find a step-by-step guide, as well as additional fall …| Home is Where the Boat Is
On September 10, 2025, Alex Babich and his family broke a Guinness World Record with their sunflower named Clover, which measured 35 feet and 9 inches tall.| House Digest
If you’ve been thinking about getting into gardening, or if you should build your own raised bed or if you should buy one, this article is for you. Here we’re going to answer the most common questions people ask when it comes to raised bed gardening from the disadvantages, to their lifespan, and even how […]| Gardening Advice Canada | Urban Gardening Canada
So, it’s the end of a wonderful summer – but also a frightening summer with far too high temperatures. The little port at the other side of the water, is glowing in the morning sun. It&…| Leya
When watering the azalea bush plant, spraying can method used, and it is important not to pour water directly on the plant. Especially in winter, cold water flowing from the fountain should be used after it reaches room temperature.| PlantNative.org
Flowers blooming through the snow are a sight to behold, especially when they’re double hellebores. Discover 15 of our favorites now on Gardener's Path.| Gardener's Path
Perennial hellebores add color to the late-winter garden. Learn about the array of varieties available and the unique features of each now on Gardener’s Path.| Gardener's Path
As the Garden prepares for the upcoming Fall Plant Sale on Oct. 16-19, the horticulture department observed an interest in natural gardens and a heightened fascination with desert-adapted plants. The post Beautiful Ways to Refresh or Start Your New Garden appeared first on Desert Botanical Garden.| Desert Botanical Garden
Start a Free Flower Friday in your neighborhood! A simple way to share zinnias, spread joy and creative tips to make it easy.| Grow Beauty With Ease
If you’re looking for a unique way to celebrate spooky season, gather your ghouls and host a Boos & Blooms Halloween party. Instead of costumes and candy, this Halloween party adds a creative, hands-on twist that guests will remember. Everyone gets to design their own Halloween-inspired flower arrangement, blending eerie elements with seasonal blooms. Why […] The post Boos & Blooms: The Halloween Party Idea You’ll Love appeared first on Giggles Galore.| Giggles Galore
Nothing says “welcome fall” quite like apples, marigolds, and hydrangeas! 🍎🍂 This DIY fall centerpiece is the perfect mix of cozy, rustic, and seasonal charm. Whether you’re hosting a game-day party, setting a festive table for friends, or simply want a touch of autumn beauty in your home, this apple and hydrangea arrangement is easy| Celebrating Everyday Life with Jennifer Carroll Martin
Explore 50 flowers that start with T and uncover their beauty, symbolism, and unique stories in our floral guide.| Petal Republic
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
~ • ~ ~ • ~ The Flower Part Late one afternoon while sitting outside on the deck, I was viciously attacked dive-bombed by a hummingbird who mistook me for a flower. Why, you may be wondering, did t…| THE SPECTACLED BEAN
