There is a moment every grower remembers. You plant something small, almost forget about it, and then one day it shows up bold, unexpected, and … Read More ›
Category: Flowers
There is always that one part of the garden that refuses to cooperate. Maybe it is a shady corner where nothing seems to thrive, or … Read More ›
There is something about hollyhocks that feels almost nostalgic. Tall stems covered in soft, open blooms, standing quietly against a wall or fence like they … Read More ›
There is a certain kind of joy that comes from growing flowers before the season even begins. While everything outside still feels quiet, you are … Read More ›
There is something quietly hopeful about planting tulip bulbs in the fall. The air is cooler. The garden is slowing down. Most people think the … Read More ›
If you have ever seen lisianthus in full bloom, you probably paused without even realizing it. Soft petals layered like roses, colors that look almost … Read More ›
There is a quiet kind of patience that comes with growing geraniums from seed. Unlike some fast-growing plants that reward you almost immediately, geraniums take … Read More ›
If you have ever stood in a nursery looking at rows of roses and wondered which ones will actually thrive in containers, you are not … Read More ›
I still remember the first time I planted a weeping Japanese maple at the edge of my farmhouse garden. I had seen them in magazines, … Read More ›
When I first got into peonies, I was mesmerized by their blooms. They’re big, lush and fragrant, like nature’s own bouquets that show up just … Read More ›