Hydrangeas are one of those plants that stop you in your tracks. The flower heads are enormous, and they come in colors that shift with the season: blue-violet in July, fading to dusty mauve and antique rose by fall. I’ve grown them in our cottage garden for years. If you’re just getting started with hydrangeas,…
July gardening in the Pacific Northwest always feels like the reward for all those springtime chores. The dahlias are opening up one by one, the snapdragons are putting on a show, and I can hear the hum of bees every time I step outside. Most mornings, I wander through the garden with my iced latte…
If you’re wondering how to attract pollinators to your garden, the good news is that it’s easier than you might think. By planting nectar-rich flowers, growing native plants, and avoiding harsh pesticides, you can quickly create a welcoming and happy space for bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other beneficial insects. Pollinators play an important role in…
Do you dream of having your own flower garden but feel overwhelmed by the thought of starting one? This guide to flower gardening for beginners will show you everything you need to start a garden and how to maintain it to get the best results. If you’re a beginner gardener and not sure how to…
Starting zinnias indoors from seed is one of the easiest ways to get a head start on summer flowers. If you’ve been wondering when to start zinnia seeds indoors or how long they take to germinate, the process is surprisingly simple and so rewarding. Zinnias are one of those cut flowers that make gardeners feel…
Isn’t it fun to see what’s blooming in other areas outside of your own this season? Let me take you on a tour of my Pacific Northwest (PNW) cottage and cut flower gardens to show you what’s been blooming this summer. When it came to my summer flowers, both in my cottage garden and the…