Gardening is such a life-affirming pastime our families can enjoy together. Nothing touches us more than to watch our little ones’ eyes widen with delight at some small miracle of nature or to watch our pets chasing after butterflies and exploring plants. Our gardens are our refuge from the stresses of daily life and a ...
All the world loves a Crocus,” wrote the famous Louise Beebe Wilder, putting into words a thought that many of us have each spring. Few flowers are so fresh-looking, so jaunty and vital, so appealing, she continued and again she put our thought into words. The other morning I ran down into the garden to ...
Does the winter weather have you casting forlorn looks at your gardening gloves? Have you already been pouring over gardening catalogs in anticipation of warmer weather? If so, you may want to consider purchasing an indoor crocus pot and planting a few crocus bulbs. In my experience, doing so can help to temporarily satisfy one’s ...
Fall might signal the end to the summer gardening season, but it doesn’t mean you’ve missed your chance to plant. Fall flower planting creates an array of color during a seasonal change and prepares for the spring season and warm weather that will come in the following months. Flowers planted during the autumn season will ...
A lot of us enjoy flowers simply for their beauty. They offer us stunning colors and sweet smells. They mean romance, friendship, and so much more. But the appreciation of flowers is nothing new. It goes back almost as far as time itself. There are a lot of myths and legends about flowers. Sometimes the ...
Spring bulb flowers popping up through the soil is a sure sign that spring is just around the corner. I look forward to bulb flowers making their appearance every spring, and the purple bulb flowers in my garden are my absolute favorites. It’s amazing what lies inside a dormant bulb waiting for warmer weather, and ...
