Is the shop temperature suitable ? If it freezes at night half-hardy bulbs may be damaged and go soft on the outside. If it is too hot, the bulbs will wither or start to grow shoots prematurely w...
Flower Bulbs Learn, Plant and where to grow
Flowering Bulbs
A bulb is a specialized form of underground bud containing, in an undeveloped condition, the rudiments of all parts of the complete flowering plant which will develop from it. The...
Change in the Garden – Gardening
The best thing about early spring is seeing something new daily in the garden. Of course, the pundits would say that if you have done your garden properly, you should see something new every day...
Garden Flower Botany Primer – Classification
Why is it important to learn how garden flowers are grouped or classified?
For one, it will make it easier for you to order plants and flowers. You also will better understand terms yo...
Grow Your Own Peas
The pea is a vegetable which helps the soil, has an interesting history, is easy to grow, and is a more versatile food than you might know. It is loaded with helpful vitamins, protective phytonu...
The King of Butterflies: The Monarch
To some, the Monarch Butterfly is a symbol of hope and perseverance. It is my hope we all can add some resilience to this remarkable pollinator. Like all pollinators, the Monarch is ...
10 Tips for Starting a Community Garden
Community gardens are a great way to bond with your neighbors and improve your town. When everyone works together to accomplish the same goal, you’ll form lifelong friendships and make your city...
Acanthus mollis ( Bear’s Breeches )
Vigorous perennial (that you may want to confine) with basal clusters of large, shiny, deeply lobed, dark green leaves. Spikes of white to light lavender flowers appear from late spring to earl...
Acanthus montanus ( Bear’s Breeches )
Vigorous, thinly branched perennial (that you may want to confine) with basal clusters of oblong to lance-shaped, glossy, dark green leaves reaching up to 12 inches long. Leaves have silver mar...
Acanthus syriacus ( Syrian Bear’s Breeches )
Vigorous perennial (that you may want to confine)with basal clusters of lance-shaped, hairy, somewhat spiny dark green leaves. Spikes of greenish-white flowers with light purple bracts appear f...