Gardening should really be a pleasurable experience, indeed, fun. It only becomes work if you let it. Like leaving mowing the lawn until such time as, things are howling in there.
Repotting orchids should be done at least every two years. If you fail to do so, your plant may die or at least produce few flowers. You can easily tell when it’s time to do so. New growths will extend over the edge of the pot. Also, the growing medium may have broken down. Although [...]
A wild-flower garden has a most attractive sound. One thinks of long tramps in the woods, collecting material, and then of the fun in fixing up a real for sure wild garden. Many people say they have no luck at all with such a garden. It is not a question of luck, but a question [...]
Any reliable seed house can be depended upon for good seeds; but even so, there is a great risk in seeds. A seed may to all appearances be all right and yet not have within it vitality enough, or power, to produce a hardy plant. If you save seed from your own plants you are [...]
When we get some fresh flowers what’s our first action? Invariably we look for nice glass vases that we can display them in. People have used glass vases to display their flowers ever since it was invented, but what is the logic behind the glass dominance. Well logic does have a lot to do with [...]
A flower garden can be a peaceful and beautiful refuge from the rest of the world. Sitting in the midst of fragrant flowers while reading a book or strolling along paths lined with flowers in cheerful colors can help you to wind down after a busy, stressful day. With some planning and work, a lovely [...]
