Bright, cheerful, and undeniably cute—Polka Dot plants are the botanical equivalent of confetti. With their splashy pink, red, or white speckles scattered across green leaves, they bring instant personality to any indoor space. Whether you’ve picked one up as a desk companion, added it to a mixed planter, or adopted a few for your windowsill …
Lewisia is one of those plants that quietly steals the show. With its compact, rosette-forming foliage and bursts of jewel-toned blooms, it brings both structure and sparkle to rock gardens, pots, and patio edges. Even when not in flower, its thick, fleshy leaves are handsome and sculptural—like nature’s own little succulent bouquet. These can be …
These flowers deliver classic cottage garden vibes in the best possible way. And when they’re in bloom? Expect curious neighbors—and a lot of compliments. One of my most favorite flowers to grace a garden, Campanula “Canterbury Bells” (Campanula medium) are biennial beauties. They bloom proFUSELY in the summer – they reward diligent deadheading with continued …
So you’ve brought home a Columbine—great choice! With their intricate spurred flowers and soft, lacy foliage, Columbines manage to feel both wild and ornamental. They’re well-loved not just by gardeners, but by hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies alike. Whether you picked yours for its color, its pollinator charm, or just because it spoke to you—we think …
Looking to brighten your home with bold, colorful foliage? The Coleus is one of the easiest and most rewarding plants to grow indoors. In this guide, you’ll learn exactly how to care for your indoor Coleus plant—covering the best soil mix, watering schedule, light exposure, and easy pruning tricks to keep it thriving year-round. Meet …
Lupines grow quite easily from seed. Unlike many other seedlings, once their characteristic multi-tipped leaves emerge, they’re very robust and strong growers. They’re not very sensitive to heat, direct sunshine, or rain. How do I grow Lupines? If you’re familiar with my previously written articles about growing plants from seed, you’ll know that I have …
This blog post is specifically crafted for gardeners who are eager to learn how to grow hollyhocks from seed. Get ready to embark on a descriptive, story-telling journey that will guide you through the process of nurturing these stunning flowers from tiny seeds to vibrant blooms. For me, I love a garden that has color, …
Growing Shasta daisies in your garden is a fantastic way to bring a touch of classic beauty to your outdoor space and come with the promise of easy care and delightful blooms.
I stumbled upon gaillardias when looking for a vibrant flower to plant under my front yard tree.
I didn’t know it then, but it was the beginning of a love affair with gaillardias. Gaillardias could quite possibly be one of the most perfect flowering perennials you can have.
Nothing delights visitors to our gardens more than an array of tall, strong, colorful hollyhocks in full bloom. Here I present my hollyhocks FAQs, a list of frequently asked questions regarding growing hollyhocks.