Some people get confused: Which plants are perennials and which ones are annuals? Annuals bloom only one season and perennials come back each year! If you are planning to order some perennials or plant some this spring here are some tips to help you started in the right direction!
I love the flowers in my backyard. Last year I finally had something in bloom from Last Frost to First Freeze. I’ve talked about keeping a journal that shows what is blooming and when it blooms. That’s my goal with this page. I will continue adding to it as a reference for me. I know…
It’s mid-November and I’m already dreaming of daffodils….and tulips….and crocuses…. ok, you get the idea. Today my husband surprised me with several bags of daffodil and tulip bulbs that he found at Walmart for 50% off! He knows that my absolute favorite flower is the daffodil and I’ve always dreamed of having hundreds of of…
You guys know how much I love my flowers! I love saving my seeds and planning now for next year’s gardens, but this is something I’ve never even considered – making my own plantable flower greeting cards. Recently I had another mom share this great, recycle idea for a fun way to share my love…
Earlier this week I took several pictures of my yard flowers. I knew the temperature was fixing to take a dip and I wanted a few more photos to remind me what my yard looked like. Enjoy a quick walk through my yard: September in Bloom in Kentucky
I think African Violets are really pretty, but I have a horrible history with indoor plants. They always die! I have been able to successfully kill English Ivy, Vines, peace plants and many other indoor plants. (In my defense, anything that grows outside usually does awesome!) But this past weekend I was admiring my Mother-In-Laws…
Gardening takes on different forms in late August/early September. There’s still time to enjoy what’s in bloom, but it’s also time to start getting ready for next year’s plantings! Many flowers are dying and are forming seed heads. That means it’s time to grab a pen, envelope and jar and head out to the gardens….