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 Growing sweet peas isn’t difficult but they…
How to Crystallize Primroses and other Edible Flowers
Crystallize primroses to preserve their pretty blossoms long into summer. This simple recipe also works for other edible flowers and requires just a few common ingredients Primroses are one of…
How to plant Bare Root Roses
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 Two years…
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…
Creative Vintage Sink Planter Ideas
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…
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…