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How to Grow Alliums That Light Up Spring & Feed Pollinators

Published on January 20, 2023 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Purple allium flowers with bee.

Plant giant ornamental allium bulbs in fall for bold spring blooms that feed bees and add gorgeous pops of color to your garden. This is part of my Best Flowering Plants for a Cottage-Style … [Read more...]

Germination Trick for Delphinium Seeds (Cold Stratification in Fridge)

Published on January 16, 2023 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Blue delphiniums flowering in the garden.

Delphinium seeds are difficult to germinate without extra help. This method shows how to use your fridge to cold stratify delphinium seeds prior to sowing to ensure better germination rates. If … [Read more...]

Irresistible Reasons to Grow Poppies (Favorite Flower Pictures)

Published on November 10, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Close-up of giant red poppy in the garden.

If you love gorgeous flowers, consider growing poppies in your home garden. Blooming early in the growing season, they definitely steal the show. For more ideas, also see this list of fast-growing … [Read more...]

Creative Ways to Grow & Display Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine

Published on July 14, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Flower pot with green sweet potato vine and flowering annuals.

Sweet potato vine is easy to grow and perfect for adding bold, trailing foliage to pots, baskets, or garden beds. It's also easy to propagate and overwinter. How to grow sweet potato vine from … [Read more...]

Seed Types 101: Heirloom v Hybrid v Open-Pollinated

Published on June 30, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Assorted vegetables including cabbage growing in the garden.

Understanding seed types will help you select the right seeds for your garden. Find out the differences between heirloom, hybrid, and open-pollinated seeds. If you are new to gardening, it's also … [Read more...]

Full Sun To Shade: How To Assess Light Conditions In Your Garden

Published on June 14, 2022Last updated August 21, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Flower garden with deep shade, part sun, and sunny areas.

What do full sun, part sun, part shade, and shade really mean on plant tags? These tips help you assess garden light accurately so you can choose the right plants and planting spots. While full sun … [Read more...]

38 Blue Garden Accent Ideas: Art, Decor, & Flowers

Published on June 10, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Blue-themed garden decor including plates, cushions, art, and doors.

A simple way to give a garden a lovely, unified look is to pick a color theme and repeat it throughout the space. The gardens shown here use blue accents to create focal points with decor, garden art, … [Read more...]

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