6 Easy Tips for growing Sweet Peas
Essential tips for growing sweetly scented sweet peas. Includes how to sow seeds, growing in containers, and picking the right sweet pea variety
Flowers
How to Crystallize Edible Flowers for Beautiful Dessert Decorations
Full instructions for how to crystallize edible flowers to preserve their pretty blossoms long into summer. The process is simple and demonstrated in this piece with primrose flowers which are some of the easiest to begin with.
How to Plant Bare Root Roses in Winter
Tips on how to plant bare roses including what they are, what to expect when the roses arrive from the grower, and when and how to plant them. Bare root roses are one of the most economical ways to create a rose garden!
How to Create a Wildflower Cottage Garden
Tips on how to create a wildflower cottage garden from seed, with perennials, or by cultivating wild plants. A planting style that’s as beautiful and eco-friendly as it is low-maintenance
How to Create an English Cottage Garden
Tips for how to create an English cottage garden, including classic plants and flowers, planting methods, and money-saving advice. Any growing space, large or small, can be transformed into the cottage garden of your dreams.
Creative Vintage Sink Planter Ideas (and How to Plant Them)
Vintage sinks are ready-made planters that even have a built-in drain. They’re great for growing vegetables, flowers, and creating mini-ponds, and look beautiful too. This piece includes tips on where to find them and how to plant them up as vintage sink planters.
Easy tips for Layering bulbs to make a Bulb Lasagne
For a long-lasting display of spring blooms, layer bulbs in large pots and containers to create a bulb lasagne. This is a great fall gardening project and will set your garden or patio up for spring color. DIY video included.
How to Make Rose Water Toner using fresh Rose Petals
Instructions on how to make rose water toner using fresh rose petals. Use directly on your skin as a natural toner or blend it with oils to create creams and lotions.
How to Grow English Lavender
Tips on how to grow English lavender with information on cultivars, a growing guide, pruning, and how to create new lavender plants for free. This is a comprehensive guide that will give you all you need to start growing great lavender!