The Rose: The Queen of Flowers Blossoms in Summer Arrangements
You can't help but notice that roses are blooming all over. During the summer months, this ever-popular flower, also known as "The Queen of Flowers," is at the height of blossoming... >> more

5 Tips For Planting Roses
When spring is on its way and the ground is soft, it is the perfect time for planting roses. Roses have been a very popular bloom over the years, not only do they look good, but they smell wonderful too. However, planting roses cannot be done just anywhere or in just any climate. They need special care and treatment. Here are some tips that you need to consider in order to successfully grow roses... >> more

Butterfly House in The Flower Garden
Whenever you decide to look for a butterfly house for your flower garden, you first have to determine what it is you actually want. A search for butterfly houses will yield two different types. There is the type of butterfly house that contains butterflies and their nectar plants. These type of butterfly houses are actually structures created for the specific reason of providing a safe and enclosed space in which to study the butterflies. >> more

How to Plant 100 Tulip Bulbs in 30 Minutes
Every fall intrepid gardeners ponder their properties and plan for the new year. Or, more likely, every spring property owners drive about and jealously wonder why they did not plan ahead for beautiful spring colors bursting from tulips, daffodils and crocus. Well, now is the time to plan ahead and get your garden in shape. >>more

The Fragrant Garden
Jasmine in twilight. New bamboo after a rain. A blooming lemon tree under the sun. Our senses respond to the garden not just as a pretty picture (which of course it is), but something to touch, to taste, and, perhaps most of all, to smell. Aromachology is the study of how scents affect our moods and behavior. The following are three settings that use this science to enhance your garden. >> more

A Holiday Classic: The Poinsettia
In addition to their role as traditional Christmas decorations, poinsettias can serve as tokens of goodwill, friendship, and joy during the holiday season and beyond. >>more

THE $5.00 Garden Of Dreams I placed my hand on the dirt, and ran my fingers lightly over the hard cement-like surface. It was definitely Arizona dirt… hard as stone….left to itself when wet it would slowly dry in the arid heat and form a thick, tough bond. Soil like this was known to break the tines of roto-tillers and tractors;……my puny arms and garden trowel didn’t stand a chance. Well, maybe….just maybe…there were possibilities….like dad used to say “Where there’s a will, there’s a way”. >>more The Rose: The Queen Of Flowers It's summer and roses are blooming all over. During the summer months, this ever-popular flower is at the height of blossoming. And with plenty of sunshine and good growing conditions, roses can add elegance to any landscape. >>more

Studies Show Flowers Can Enhance Well-Being
Flowers and plants have been used for centuries to provide people with food, clothing, shelter, medicine and oxygen, as well as to express emotions ranging from love and support to grief. But now, research is adding up that suggests flowers and plants are closely linked to human well-being. >>more

Flower Language: The Meaning Of Flowers
All flowers have a meaning. The Victorians used to use flowers as a symbol to express their feelings. Here is a list of different flowers and their meanings. >>more

Lavender
Lavender is a very ornamental plant that is often grown in the herb garden and is also grown commercially for its essential oil. Has many uses including medicinal, edible, tonics, aromatherapy and more. >>more

Hollyhock
Hollyhocks, they are useful in the treatment of chest complaints, and a decoction is used to improve blood circulation, for the treatment of constipation, dysmenorrhea, hemorrhage etc. >>more

Bulbs
Its time to start planning ahead for a dazzling showcase of spring flowers. Plant an assortment of spring blooming bulbs before the first frost such as Lily of the Valley, Daffodils, Tulips, Crocuses, Bearded Irises, and my favorite flower the Hyacinth. >>more

Ring In Spring With Tulips
Tulips are a vibrant, timeless symbol of spring and a great indicator that warmer weather is on its way. Learn how to maximize the vase life of your cut flowers. >>more