Teddy Bear sunflowers are dwarf sunflower plants, which produce fuzzy double blooms. The flowers are soft in appearance, and make wonderful cut flowers. Learn the right Teddy Bear sunflower care, to grow these sweet sunflowers from seed to bloom. Darling little Teddy Bear sunnies exude fun and joy. This beautiful plant has golden-yellow blooms, and…
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Are Daylilies Perennials?
Daylilies are hardy herbaceous perennials, which return to the garden year after year. These easy to care for flowering plants are perfect for the cottage garden. They are valued for both their fountain type foliage, as well as their colorful blooms. Daylilies will always have a place in our garden, and I have grown many…
How To Make A Poinsettia Bloom
Poinsettias are perennial plants which are grown for their beautiful blooms during the holiday season. Consider keeping your poinsettia as a houseplant, to encourage another flush of color once again, next season. Learn how to make a poinsettia bloom, and get your plant blooming for the holidays, year after year. A beautiful poinsettia will provide…
How To Save A Poinsettia Plant
Have you ever had a new poinsettia plant that suddenly started to drop it’s leaves? These beautiful plants can be a bit sensitive, and respond to the many variances in our home environment. Learn how to save a poinsettia plant, and get your struggling poinsettia back into tip top shape. Poinsettias are gorgeous plants that…
How To Grow Calendula- Planting And Care
Calendula, also known as pot marigold, is a popular flowering plant grown for it’s beneficial properties. This easy to grow herb has been grown throughout the ages for both culinary and medicinal purposes. Learn how to grow calendula, and enjoy this bright cheerful flower for all the benefits that it has to offer. I grew…
How To Grow Mammoth Sunflowers- Planting And Care
Mammoth sunflowers are giant, stately sunflowers that grow very tall, and produce large, seed-filled flower heads at season’s end. If you are planting mammoth sunflower seeds for the first time, it’s important to use the right planting techniques, as well as to provide the right care for best blooming and height. Learn how to grow…
How To Grow Swamp Milkweed- Planting And Care
Planting and growing Swamp milkweed is easy. Along with growing this plant in the garden, comes the presence of wonderful pollinators and beautiful butterflies. Learn how to grow Swamp milkweed, and enjoy the multitude of benefits that this plant brings to the garden. I would never have imagined how much fun growing Swamp milkweed would…
How To Grow Catnip From Seed To Bloom- Planting And Care
Catnip is an edible plant from the mint family that cats absolutely love. Easy to grow from seed, this perennial plant is a great addition to the herb garden. Learn how to grow catnip from seed and reward your favourite feline with this homegrown herb. Most cats love catnip, although there are a few that…
How To Grow Chamomile From Seed- Planting And Care
Chamomile is a perfect plant to grow in the herb garden. This darling little plant is full of many benefits, and is a choice plant for the herbalist and tea drinker. Learn how to grow chamomile from seed, and enjoy the benefits that this calm and soothing herb will bring at harvest. What Is Chamomile?…
Chinese Forget Me Not Care- Cynoglossum Amabile
Chinese forget me nots are easy to grow hardy annual flowers with tiny blue blossoms. The flowers are lovely in wildflower arrangements, adding a special touch of bright sky blue. Learn all about Chinese forget me not care, and get your blooms in tip top shape for the season. I love to grow Chinese forget…