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Jun 25, 2024 Snapdragons – A Flower Garden Workhorse
Snapdragons – A Flower Garden Workhorse

Snapdragons are a classic flower garden staple that grow in a wide variety of climates and can be found all over the country. As a child, I must have heard they got their name because when you grab a flower with two fingers, you can make the flower appear to

by Terry Aley
Pelargoniums & Geraniums   -   Jun 25, 2024 Stellar Pelargoniums (‘Geraniums’) – An Underrated Stunner
Stellar Pelargoniums (‘Geraniums’) – An Underrated Stunner

I don't think that I've ever seen a stellar pelargonium anywhere in person, except in my own house. Every year, I usually grow a couple plants from seeds and keep them in pots. The flower masses are long lasting and will stop people in their tracks.

by Terry Aley
Zinnias   -   Jun 25, 2024 Growing Zinnias From Seeds
Growing Zinnias From Seeds

Zinnias are native to Mexico. Because of that, they really perform well in hot, full sun. All you need to do is plant them about a quarter inch deep in well-drained soil. Because they grow so fast (under the right conditions), there’s not really any need to start them

by Terry Aley
Snapdragons – A Flower Garden Workhorse
Jun 25, 2024 Snapdragons – A Flower Garden Workhorse

Snapdragons are a classic flower garden staple that grow in a wide variety of climates and can be found all over the country. As a child, I must have heard they got their name because when you grab a flower with two fingers, you can make the flower appear to

by Terry Aley
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Jun 25, 2024 Snapdragons – A Flower Garden Workhorse
Snapdragons – A Flower Garden Workhorse

Snapdragons are a classic flower garden staple that grow in a wide variety of climates and can be found all over the country. As a child, I must have heard they got their name because when you grab a flower with two fingers, you can make the flower appear to

by Terry Aley
Roses   -   Jun 25, 2024 David Austin: The British Rose Breeder Who Transformed Gardens Worldwide
David Austin: The British Rose Breeder Who Transformed Gardens Worldwide

There was a time when I was highly intoxicated by the sight of a David Austin rose. I had only seen them online in spectacular English gardens. The first time I ever saw one blooming in person was when I ordered a couple for my own garden. I was also

by Terry Aley
Daylilies   -   Jun 25, 2024 The Allure of the Black Daylily
The Allure of the Black Daylily

Over the last six months, I found myself fascinated with black daylilies. I wasn't exactly sure how their color would match up in the real world, but the photos were certainly captivating. Boy was I surprised with these. They were some of the first daylilies I bought that

by Terry Aley
Jun 25, 2024 How to Get *Halfway* to a Green Thumb
How to Get *Halfway* to a Green Thumb

After trying desperately to become a good gardener myself for many years, while I still have many challenges, my successes have come down to a few basic principles that anyone can grasp. First of all, pay attention. Many, if not most, of the things that go wrong happen because I&

by Terry Aley
Pelargoniums & Geraniums   -   Jun 25, 2024 Stellar Pelargoniums (‘Geraniums’) – An Underrated Stunner
Stellar Pelargoniums (‘Geraniums’) – An Underrated Stunner

I don't think that I've ever seen a stellar pelargonium anywhere in person, except in my own house. Every year, I usually grow a couple plants from seeds and keep them in pots. The flower masses are long lasting and will stop people in their tracks.

by Terry Aley
Zinnias   -   Jun 25, 2024 Growing Zinnias From Seeds
Growing Zinnias From Seeds

Zinnias are native to Mexico. Because of that, they really perform well in hot, full sun. All you need to do is plant them about a quarter inch deep in well-drained soil. Because they grow so fast (under the right conditions), there’s not really any need to start them

by Terry Aley
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