Did you know a simple garden technique can create fuller, bushier plants, more blooms, and longer cut flower stems? It’s called “pinching” cut flower plants. In this post, I will guide you through this process, explain why it’s important, and more. A cut flower garden is a beautiful way to bring color and life into…
Are you thinking of growing sunflowers from seed for the summer garden? This guide will teach you everything you need to know about bright and beautiful sunflowers, from selecting the perfect varieties to planting, nurturing, and harvesting them. Few flowers capture the spirit of summer quite like these majestic tall plants. With their towering stems…
Do you want to add a pop of color to your garden and bring fresh flowers into your home? Growing a cut flower garden will give you both. Whether you’re a new gardener or have a green thumb, these easy tips will help you maintain a healthy and thriving cut flower garden. If you’re reading…
Did you know your overwintering plants and young seedlings must acclimate to the outdoor elements before planting them in the garden? Follow along as I walk you through the hardening-off process of your seedlings and plants before transplanting them outside. Hardening off indoor plants is the transition period from a controlled environment to harsh outdoor…
Did you know that dividing your dahlia tubers every year has many benefits? I’ll show you my process for dividing dahlia tubers in the spring and explain the advantages of splitting these dahlia root clumps annually. Dividing your dahlia bulbs every year is essential to get the most beautiful flowers and best results from your…
Have you considered growing gorgeous snapdragon flowers from seed in your garden? This guide walks you through the essential steps of sowing and germinating snapdragon seeds indoors, transplanting them into the garden, caring for them, and harvesting the gorgeous flowers throughout the growing season. Snapdragons (antirrhinum majus) are excellent cut flowers known for their vivid…