Flowers in the vegetable garden, 7 that provide beneficial effects
For years I have been planting flowers in the vegetable garden. Originally, for the beauty they add to the garden. However, I now realize that flowers provide additional benefits. Those benefits...
View ArticleNine wonderful perennial flowers that animals will not devour
Is wildlife a problem in your garden? It certainly is for us. However, there are certain perennial plants that the animals simply do not touch. At least based upon experience in our USDA Zone 6b...
View Article6 easy steps to divide Siberian Iris
Did you know that the Iris flower is named after the Greek Goddess Iris? Iris is considered the goddess of the rainbow and a messenger for the gods. How interesting! We are fortunate to have two...
View ArticleMadagascar periwinkle – A carefree annual flower
As I look back on the summer of 2021, one flower that I have grown to love is Madagascar periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus). Also known as Cape periwinkle or Annual vinca. It’s a carefree annual flower...
View ArticleCaring for poinsettia, the complete guide
One December, I was fortunate to attend a conference in South Florida. Upon arriving at the resort, I noticed a large, beautiful display of red poinsettia growing around a circular fountain in front of...
View ArticleCreate cute and practical small flower arrangements
Spring is finally here and some of our favorite flowers are starting to bloom. When you only want to cut a few spring flowers, a small vase is a cute and practical option for small flower arrangements....
View ArticleThe joy of growing sunflowers in your garden
I love growing sunflowers because they seem to beam with happiness and are a lovely addition to the garden. In 2021, the National Garden Bureau named the sunflower the flower of the year. Helianthus...
View ArticleWhy growing geraniums brings me happiness
I cannot resist buying geraniums each year. When I think back to my childhood, I know why. Every year, for Mother’s Day, we would give my mother geraniums. Receiving those geraniums made my mom happy....
View ArticleHow to grow cosmos flowers, the complete guide
I cannot remember the first time I grew cosmos; however, I grow them every year. There are several characteristics that I love about cosmos. First, I can grow cosmos in both New Jersey and Florida....
View ArticleSeven flowers that self-propagate in your garden
Over the years, I am amazed at the flowers that readily multiply in our garden. In this post, I will share seven flowers that self-propagate. There are two annual flowers and five perennial flowers...
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