If your flowers aren’t performing the way you hoped, it might not be the plants. It’s probably the dirt. I learned this the hard way, my first spring as a flower gardener. I planted seedlings with all the optimism in the world, then watched certain beds barely bloom while others took off. It wasn’t until…
Cosmos are one of the easiest and most cheerful flowers to grow in the garden. Once they settle in and start blooming, these airy plants flower nonstop through the warm summer months. Their delicate, daisy-like blooms and soft, feathery foliage bring a relaxed cottage garden feel to flower beds, raised beds, and cutting gardens. With…
Few cut flowers bring as much cheerful color to a summer garden as zinnias. Once they settle into warm soil and sunshine, these easy annuals grow quickly and begin producing bright blooms that last until the first fall frost. Learning how to grow zinnias is surprisingly simple. With plenty of sunlight, well-draining soil, and a…
It’s time for one of my favorite posts of the year — your top 10 reader-favorite blog posts of 2025. And you made one thing very clear: you are officially a bunch of garden lovers! Nine of the ten most-read posts were all about flowers, growing, and getting our hands dirty, with just one beach-cottage…
The beginning of a new year always feels like a fresh start in the garden — even when everything outside is soggy, quiet, and fast asleep. This time of year, I like to walk through my garden and reflect on what worked, what didn’t, and all those little “oops moments” from the past season. And…
Did you know that those stunning tulip, daffodil, and hyacinth flower bulbs we all swoon over in spring actually get planted in the fall? It’s true! By tucking bulbs into the ground before winter sets in, you’re giving your future spring garden a head start. As summer turns into fall and our gardens lose their…