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…
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…
Have you dreamed of having a garden full of fragrant sweet pea flowers? I’ll share my tips on sowing sweet pea seeds indoors, transplanting the young plants into the garden, and caring for these beautiful blooms throughout their growing season. I have grown sweet peas in my cut flower garden for years and love them…
Have you enjoyed your summer garden this year? I know I have! Come explore the vibrant late summer flowers in my cottage garden, from the bright black-eyed Susans to the stunning dahlias. And there’s still so much to enjoy! I’ll take you on a tour to see the cottage garden flowers. You’ll also see the…
Are you starting to see signs in your garden that the fall season is approaching? During this important seasonal transition, I’ll share essential September gardening tips and to-dos for your Pacific Northwest garden. September always seems a bit confusing for me in the garden. Two seasons are basically happening at once. Does anyone else feel…
Have you started thinking about what needs to be done in the garden as we approach fall and before the first frost of the season? Today, I’m sharing tips and ideas to help you start preparing your garden for fall. It’s that time of year when there’s still so much that the summer garden has…