We maintain four main flower
borders which include both perennials and
annuals. Several smaller plantings are tucked
in around the foundation and around the
main vegetable garden.
One of the most beautiful displays comes
from some very old fashioned single hollyhocks
(actually a re-seeding biennial), which were
passed along from another very old garden
in the area. The colors range from light
pink to dark maroon.
Orchid Care -
Find out how to care for your orchid throughout the year. Activities you need to be doing in spring, summer, autumn and winter.
Flowers early, continues all summer long in vibrant shades of gold, orange and yellow.
Articles from Flower Gardening News
Aug 23, Succulent Container Gardens
Succulent Container Gardens, a comprehensive and inspiring book by Debra Lee Baldwin, offers design tips, photos and plant combinations – everything to need to know to grow succulent plants in containers
Jun 2, Getting rid of dandelions: new safer alternatives
Are you looking for a new way to get rid of dandelions? If you have given up lawn weed killers due to pesticide bans or personal choice, you now have new options, and both are more environmentally-friendly than traditional herbicides. Read more here:
May 12, Vines for sun
Growing information on climbing vines for sun - clematis, climbing roses, wisteria, planting and care tips
May 11, Ants on peonies
Answers to questions about ants on peonies - why they are there, and how to get rid of them on the cut flowers. Should you spray or not?
Apr 29, What to do after your spring bulbs have bloomed
The leaves of your spring bulbs are going to do their long fade away, but don't be tempted to hurry this along by cutting them off right now, or braiding them. Here's how to deal with the leaves of bulb plants such as tulips and daffodils:
Apr 12, Hardy and gorgeous Heucheras for your garden
Heucheras have had a makeover. In less than 20 years plant breeders have worked their magic to transform coral bells from unassuming garden stalwarts into garden royalty. Read more:
Apr 12, How to grow clematis
With proper planting and care, and a little patience on your part, clematis will reward you with multiple stems full of flowers. Here's how to grow this popular vine:
Apr 12, Can you have a garden path without weeds?
I had this gardening question from a website visitor today:
I love the path in your garden picture. I have made stone paths, but all I did was keep weeds from coming through landscape cloth and small stones. Any ideas of a walkway path without weeds? What do you do?
I hate to say it, but any kind of garden path is going to get some weeds growing in it. We have paths of compacted stone, interlocking papers and mulch (through our shade garden). In each of these paths, weeds appear and the only solution is to spend time grubbing them out.
Apr 11, Success with peonies
Peonies are the stars of the early summer perennial garden. Their heady fragrance and voluptuous flowers make them one of those must-have garden flowers. Get growing and care tips here:
Mar 15, Eastern ninebark - check out these cool cultivars
Eastern ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius) is an old faithful shrub that has received a wardrobe makeover in recent years. It now comes in eye-popping colors like copper, gold, wine and royal purple. Check it out here:
Mar 12, Easy-care perennials
Are you looking for great, easy-care perennials for your garden? Here are star performers that should be on your list:
Mar 11, Growing from seed - caring for seedlings
If you're growing plants from seed for the first time, here's what you need to know about caring for your seedlings. Find out how to grow them under lights, and how to harden them off to get them ready for the garden.
Mar 11, Garden design tips
Learn about how to plan your flower garden effectively. There are lots of tips here, especially if you're just starting out.
Mar 8, Growing Lady's Mantle
Ladies Mantle is an undemanding charmer with beauty, adaptability and pest resistance. This plant is not fussy about soil type, or soil pH, and has no insect or disease problems. Find out how to use this attractive perennial in your garden.
Mar 3, Dazzling Oriental Poppies
Oriental poppies have amazing looking flowers. Depending on cultivar, the petals resemble smooth, shimmering silk or pleated crepe paper. The edges may be ruffled, pinked or crinkled and some blooms have a black blotch at the base. Learn how to grow these attractive flowers:
Feb 16, Watch out for red lily leaf beetle
Gardeners who grow lilies should be on the lookout for the lily leaf beetle. This red beetle is indigenous to Europe and Asia, but was introduced to North America in the mid-1940s. It is now found in eastern Canada, and has been spreading to the eastern US. Here's how to identify and control this garden pest:
Feb 8, New Look Site
We are giving the site a fresh new look for spring. As we make the transition to our new template, you may find some pages still have the old design. It will take a week or so to complete the changeover. Thank you in advance for your patience.
Please use the contact form to let us know if you have any browser problems with the new look. If you are still using Internet Explorer 6, please update your browser, because it is no longer being supported by Google and most other big internet concerns. Go to Google and search "Internet Explorer 8" for the latest download.
Jan 18, False blue indigo - Perennial Plant of the Year
The Perennial Plant Association's 2010 Perennial Plant of the Year is false blue indigo (Baptisia australis). The Association's Plant of the Year must be suited to a wide range of climates, low maintenance, easy to propagate and have multiple seasons of interest. Baptisia certainly fits the bill. Learn more here:
Jan 11, Seed-starting 101
Now that the seed catalogs are out, it's fun to think ahead for spring. If you haven't grown plants from seed before, here's a primer to help you get started.
Nov 24, Caring for Holiday Plants
Azaleas, Christmas cacti, poinsettias and cyclamen add a festive touch to your home at this time of the year. Here's how to keep your holiday plants blooming and looking their best.
Nov 5, Exotic amaryllis - splendid blooms for winter
It's prime time for holiday amaryllis. With gorgeous blooms and rich colors these flowers will light up your winter day like nothing else. Amaryllis bulbs make great gifts, and they're easy to ship.
