Roses are probably the most popular flower grown by organic gardeners, given their beauty, scent, and hardiness. However, all too often we ignore the opportunity to take advantage of a simple method of propagation, opting instead to cut their flowers and put them in vases. A … [Read more...]
How To Get Your Tulips to Come Back Each Year
A famed gardener, Barbara Damrosch, once said that to be successful at gardening, you just have to think like a plant. This statement certainly applies to the beloved tulip. The following tips are for you gardeners out there who would love for your favorite tulips to return year … [Read more...]
How to Care for Poinsettia Plants
The festive poinsettia plant (Euphorbia Pulcherrima) takes center stage during the chilliest time of the year, but it loves a warm, tropical climate for growth. With its preference for warmer weather, it will grow outdoors year round in the U.S. Department of Agriculture plant … [Read more...]
How to Grow Marigolds
By Julie Christensen Marigolds, like lilacs and peonies, are old-fashioned flowers that have been grown for hundreds of years in home gardens. This longevity speaks to their beauty and ease of use. Native to Mexico, marigolds are annual flowers in most parts of the U.S., … [Read more...]
How to Grow Carnations
By Julie Christensen From prom corsages to elementary school science experiments, carnations (Dianthus caryophyllus) serve a myriad of purposes as cut flowers. In the garden, they’re an easy-to-grow flower for borders and beds. Native to Europe and Asia, carnation flowers were … [Read more...]
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