Gardening

Spring is finally here and some of our favorite flowers are starting to bloom. When you only want to cut a few spring flowers, a small vase is a cute and practical option for…

In this article, I will focus on seedlings that have been started indoors. I like to call my process the ‘survival of the fittest’ approach to thinning seedlings. Using this approach, I thin out…

I love fresh basil and miss my outdoor plants once the cooler weather settles in. While the method I will discuss in this article works great year-round, I find it particularly helpful during the…

For most of my adult life, I have lived in a home with a yard. Thus, always fortunate to garden on my own property. However, my husband and I now spend 6 months a…

In most parts of the US, January is generally the time to begin planning for the start of the vegetable gardening season . Of course, USDA Hardiness Zones 9 and above are really planning…

One December, I was fortunate to attend a conference in South Florida. Upon arriving at the resort, I noticed a large, beautiful display of red poinsettia growing around a circular fountain in front of…

As I look back on the summer of 2021, one flower that I have grown to love is Madagascar periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus). Also known as Cape periwinkle or Annual vinca.  It’s a carefree annual…

When I imagine ferns, I see big, bushy, and beautiful baskets of Boston ferns adorning the porches of homes during the summer. Either hanging from the porch ceilings or resting upon pedestals. Always a…

Did you know that the Iris flower is named after the Greek Goddess Iris? Iris is considered the goddess of the rainbow and a messenger for the gods. How interesting! We are fortunate to…

As a gardener, I love talking to other gardeners. There is always something new to learn. Recently, my husband and I enjoyed a long weekend in New Hampshire. While there, we took the opportunity…