Why deadhead flowers? Deadheading flowers is essential to keeping many of them blooming. One of the best ways to keep a colorful garden all Summer long is to deadhead your flowers frequently. By deadheading or removing the spent flowers before they go to seed, you can keep many summer flowers blooming well into Fall. Learn how …
Sow your seeds in Fall to get a jump start on many perennial and biennial plants. Get a gorgeous garden next Spring on a tight budget. All the plants here I am growing in my very own garden and every one of them I started from seeds. Year after year they will reseed themselves if …
How to make the best homemade basil pesto! Nothing tastes better than this recipe full of fresh basil, garlic, olive oil and my own favorite cheese. Homemade basil pesto is one of the summer’s greatest gifts. Basil is easy to grow and turning it into this delicious pesto couldn’t be easier. Freezing pesto is a …
Plant your garden for flowers all season long, a garden burgeoning with beautiful blooms from early Spring on through Fall. All it takes is some strategic plant choices! Does your garden treat you to a glorious bounty of blooms early on in the season with many perennials and bulbs bounding into action then you are …
Root Roses from Cuttings or Slips an easy way to get more roses. Rose propagation is simple enough for beginner gardeners and just plain fun for all. You can easily root roses from cuttings or slips. This article will show you how to quickly and easily. Some roses are harder to root than others so …
How to grow hollyhocks in your garden. A pollinator host plant and beautiful flower that adds height and beauty to any garden. Hollyhock flowers are easy to grow for beginner gardeners! You can grow Hollyhocks (some spell it Holly hocks) in your Cottage Garden one easy step at a time. A simple to grow biennial …
Want to grow a flower that will perform from mid summer until frost? Read on and learn how to grow black eyed susans (aka: Rudbeckia) easily in your cottage garden. Some folks also call them Brown Eyed Susans. How to Grow Black-Eyed Susans. An easy cottage garden favorite that will reseed itself and fill your …
How to grow Sweet Peas in your garden. Their sweet perfume is a delight that cannot be surpassed. I grow them all through the Summer but I get started early in Spring from seeds. How to plant Sweet Peas in your garden one easy step at a time. Growing these fragrant flowers is easier than …
Window Cleaning Tips from a Pro: Clean windows faster. As a retired house cleaner I have tried many methods of cleaning windows. This is by far the fastest and easiest I have personally used. How to clean windows faster and easier! I have seen a few window cleaning posts online but none of them supply …
How to grow delphiniums in your garden. You can get started with seeds, purchase a plant or take root cuttings. Delpiniums are easier to grow than many think! You can easily bring height and grandeur to your cottage garden with a few Delphiniums. Add them to your borders, beds, and the cutting garden. The Magic …
How to Grow Daisies in your cottage garden. An easy, drought tolerant perennial that comes in many shapes, sizes and forms. There is a daisy for every garden! Daisies come in all shapes and sizes. Though I mostly think of white when the term Daisy is used there are many colors and types. Planting daisies …
Fall Seed Planting is an easy way to get a lot of flowers in your garden for very little money. Just a little bit of effort can bring large rewards next season. Is your garden starting to wind down? Mine too. Besides the Fall clean up I have tons of ideas for next Spring and …
Can you garden by zone? You could but it would not be in your best interest to do so. I explain why and what you really should rely on when gardening. What you will learn: What are garden zones Why you should not rely on your Garden Zone Growing season – what is it and …
Direct sow Sweet Peas in your garden! Yes, you can forget the pots and fancy root trainers. Try sowing your Sweet Peas directly into your garden and find how easy it is to skip the extra steps of pots, hardening off, and then planting. You may be surprised how much better they grow. What you …
Planting begonias from tubers can be a bit daunting. Tuberous Begonias, when dormant, are hard to tell which side it up. How to plant begonias in pots for an early and healthy start. Are Begonias Annuals or Perennials Types of Begonias Today we are talking about tuberous begonias. They are grown for their beautiful flowers …
Peony planting from bare root can be rather confusing but it is really simple once you know which way is up. Learn how to plant bare root peonies one easy step at a time and get glorious blooms. What is Bare Root? The term “bare root,” when used in gardening, refers to a plant that …
Plant bare root clematis in pots to give them a head start. Planting bare root clematis in pots is what you do if you can’t yet plant them in the garden. If you are planting directly in the garden this is the same method. Please note: there is a full length step by step video …
