GARDENING 101

I recently had to tackle a tricky problem in my garden – fast-growing chameleons!  These sneaky plants popped up out of nowhere, and I’ve been …

I am all for star flowers this summer, and pentas flowers are the perfect example – not only are these stunning plants easy to take …

Is there anything more satisfying than checking off tasks from your gardening to-do list? Well, there’s a new one that you need to write down …

If you’ve ever started seedlings indoors, you know they require extra care. Being at their most fragile state, there’s a high risk of messing them …

You often see calla lilies, aka Zantedeschia spp, at weddings and similar recceptions.  These beauties, with their pure white, radiant burgundy, soft lilac, or rich …

Once the petals of our favorite blossoms open, lovely butterflies become regular guests in our gardens.  Every gardener knows how important these creatures are, and …

New day, new plant! Today’s sensation is the Gerbera daisy, a flower that will leave everyone who sees it speechless. A few months ago, my …

Orchids are truly some of the most beautiful flowers I’ve ever seen. But did you know there are orchids that are black? When I first …

Cucumbers are important members of many gardens and kitchens! I’ve been growing them since I started my planting journey, and they never get old.  But, …

One of my favorite things about warm weather is sitting on my patio and enjoying a coffee while watching birds munching on the snacks I …