Gladiolus
Unique in many ways, Gladioli are a lovely addition to the home garden. Growing Gladiolus Gladiolus grows To aid the plants, keep the surface of the soil loosened In zones 7-10, glads may stay in the |
Unique in many ways, Gladioli are a lovely addition to the home garden. Growing Gladiolus Gladiolus grows To aid the plants, keep the surface of the soil loosened In zones 7-10, glads may stay in the |
While hydrangeas seem old-fashioned to some, gardeners have renewed their interest in this versatile plant. It has become so popular that “The American Hydrangea Society” in Atlanta, Georgia was founded in 1994. With many varieties of shrubs and climbers, a hydrangea can be found to suit zones 3-9 and becomes a perfect addition to the…
"You, Tityrus, stretched in shade, teach forests to echo the beauteous Amaryllis." – from the First Eclogue of Vergil, Ancient Roman Poet ‘Tis the season for growing amaryllis, which means "sparkling". Originating in the Andes Mountains in Chile and Peru, the amaryllis was first discovered in 1828 by a physician from Leipzig on a plant…
“I wandered lonely as a cloud That floats on high o’er vales and hills, When all at once I saw a crowd, A host, of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.” First stanza of “Daffodils” by William Wordsworth The daffodil is such a simple flower, yet is…
There’s something magical about morning glories and moonflowers. Their beautiful green leaves climb and climb, while their blooms come and go with the rising of the sun or the fall of darkness. Cousins of sweet potatoes, these climbers will extend their tendrils to whatever is available – trellis, fence, or post. They can reach six…