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How to Grow and Care for Canterbury Bells

April 21, 2023 by Linda SE

Canterbury bells (Campanula rotundifolia) are a biennial plant popular in European and North American landscapes. It is a medium-sized specimen with an upright form featuring numerous vibrant, sweet-smelling bell-shaped flowers that range from white … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Attracts Pollinators, Biennials, Butterflies, Container Gardening Tagged With: biennial, Canterberry bells

SALVIA

April 17, 2023 by Linda SE

Salvias (also known as sages) are popular garden plants because they flower for an extended period and do well in hot, dry conditions. They provide an incredible variety of fragrance, bloom, plant habit, and color. CONTINUE SOURCE: Clemson … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Attracts Pollinators, Container Gardening, From The Ground Up, Perennials /Annuals Tagged With: Salvias

Herb Festival to be held at Moneta Farm

April 1, 2023 by Linda SE

The annual Herb Festival at Moneta Farm and Home Center will be back again in this year, with the return of all of the events that have made the festival so special over the years. The festival will be held rain or shine on May 6 from 10:00 until … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Container Gardening, From The Ground Up, Herbs Tagged With: Herb Festival

10 Best Plants & Flowers to Use for Tea

March 25, 2023 by Linda SE

There is nothing better than drinking a delicious cup of tea. Except, drinking a cup made from plants grown in your own garden. CONTINUE SOURCE: National Garden Bureau … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Container Gardening, From The Ground Up, Stew or Brew Tagged With: botanical teas, herbal tea garden

Potting soils and seed-starting mixes for your garden

February 8, 2023 by Carol O

All seed-starting mixes and potting soils are not created equally. Experienced gardeners generally have their favorites, while beginners may be at a loss as to what potting media to select. Read more: … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Container Gardening, From The Ground Up, Gardening Methods Tagged With: Seedling soil

Grow Lights for Starting Seeds Indoors

February 2, 2023 by Carol O

The natural light from a window is seldom enough for good, strong seedling growth. They will usually stretch and lean towards the light and will not produce sturdy plants. Read On: … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Container Gardening, From The Ground Up, Gardening Methods Tagged With: Starting Seedlings

YEAR OF THE AMARYLLIS

January 6, 2023 by Linda SE

Recently Carol O. shared an excellent article on Amaryllis.  These beautiful flowers are grown from bulbs and, with a vast array of colorful varieties, they can help to decorate and brighten homes during the winter season.  Today, I was happy to see … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Container Gardening, House Plants /Home Decor Tagged With: amaryllis, flowering bulbs

Overwintering Tender Plants by Brittnay Haag

October 5, 2022 by Carol O

Looking to save a little money on plants next spring? Have a plant that is special to you? Finally found the perfect shade of pink annual plant and want to keep it for next year? Now is the time to take action- bring your plants indoors before the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Container Gardening, From The Ground Up, General Gardening / Landscaping Tagged With: overwintering plants

Dahlia Types Explained

July 25, 2022 by Linda SE

Dahlias are becoming increasingly popular in landscapes and make excellent additions to border plantings, flowerpots, and cut-flower gardens. They flower continuously from summer through the first frost and will bloom prolifically if spent … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Container Gardening, From The Ground Up, Perennials /Annuals Tagged With: Dahlias

Terrariums

June 15, 2022 by Carol O

A terrarium is a tightly closed, clear glass or plastic container filled with small plants. It also has come to mean an open, transparent container for growing and displaying plants. Terrariums are most useful for small plants that do not adapt well … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Container Gardening, From The Ground Up, House Plants /Home Decor Tagged With: terrariums

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