November’s flower is the delightful chrysanthemum, an easily grown herbaceous perennial that adds a lovely splash of warmth to the cool autumn garden. These late-season flowers can handle a light ...
Charming Dianthus: Fragrant, Pretty, and Easy to Grow Carnations, Pinks, and Sweet Williams
Dianthus A cottage garden favorite, Dianthus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Caryophyllaceae. Of the 300 species, most are native to Europe and Asia, a few are indigenous to north ...
Bay Laurel: Gorgeous For the Landscape and Useful in the Kitchen
Laurus Nobilis Bay laurel is an aromatic evergreen tree in the flowering Lauraceae family. It features shiny, dark green oval-shaped leaves with a leathery texture that are popularly used as a ...
Summer Savory: The Peppery, Piquant Love Herb
Satureja hortensis Do you love the bright flavor and aroma of fresh herbs? Then you should really devote some time and garden space to growing summer savory. An annual herb, Satureja hortensis ...
Ivy Geranium, the Queen of Hanging Baskets
Pelargonium peltatum Fast growing and brightly colored, ivy leaf geraniums take center stage in any hanging basket arrangement. In the family Geraniaceae, Pelargonium peltatum is commonly ...
Grow Heavenly Hyacinths for Rich Spring Color and Sweet Perfume
Hyacinthus Hyacinths are a perennial, bulbous spring flower from the genus Hyacinthus in the Asparagaceae or asparagus family. Sweetly fragrant with a delicate, fresh scent, each hyacinth bulb ...
Delightful Daffodils, A Springtime Must-Have
Narcissus Bright and cheerful with a heavenly fragrance, daffodils are among the most beloved of spring’s harbingers. The flowers are notable for their hues of yellow or white, but many garden ...
No Time To Make A Christmas Wreath? Try a Swag Instead!
Making a Christmas wreath is loads of fun, and adds a beautiful touch of natural charm to your holiday decor. But they’re also time consuming to create. And you need to practice your technique ...
Iris: A Sumptuous Floral Rainbow
Iris When you see a tall, stately stand of iris, it’s easy to fall under the spell of their majestic grace. A hardy herbaceous perennial, iris is both the common and botanical name for this ...
Picking the Best Splitting Maul for the Job
Okay, it’s true – splitting wood might not be the most “girly” of activities. But I love it. It’s a great excuse to step outside into the crisp, fall air, and you get a pretty decent upper body ...
