Garden

What involves thoughts whenever you consider “old style” or “traditional” vegetation? You may consider your grandmother’s bigleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla and cvs., Zones 5–9), widespread lilac (Syringa vulgaris and cvs., Zones 3–7), forsythia (Forsythia spp. and cvs., Zones 5–8), or her final traditional—rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus* and cvs., Zones 5–9). Native to China and…

I’M CRAZY ABOUT pineapple lilies, bulbs within the genus Eucomis. And although in my zone 5 backyard, they aren’t hardy, I can’t think about a rising season with out pots filled with them. In his South Carolina backyard and those he makes for design purchasers, Jenks Farmer can use them much more lavishly as perennials…

For the seasonal eater, flowers are an ephemeral pleasure, in bud and bloom for a couple of weeks, at most. Why eat flowers? As a result of they make meals stunning; they are stunning meals. And in some circumstances, they’ll have a defining culinary presence, providing taste and aroma past their clearly interesting beauty. Here’s…

Mom’s Day is the proper time to indicate your love and appreciation for an important girl in your life. Among the best methods to take action is by sending her an exquisite bouquet of flowers. Mom’s Day bouquets have been a practice for years, they usually proceed to be the most well-liked present of alternative….

You possibly can neglect about ready to your wine to ferment, as a result of we have now a recipe for dandelion beer that can be prepared in only a week! Who knew these weeds in your yard may make such a enjoyable beverage? To not point out they’re filled with well being advantages: “It’s…

Begonia x tuberhybrida The concept of a “hybrid” has at all times struck me as tremendous cool. From demigods in Greco-Roman mythology to the large feline liger, combining two totally different species to finish up with one thing new and thrilling usually results in greatness… and tuberous begonias are proof of this. We hyperlink to…