We all know a putterer when we see one. Putterers putter in the yard — digging, planting, pruning, and mowing. It’s a form of therapy. But when temperatures soar into the 90s, with humidity to match, yard work feels less like therapy than torment. Even putterers...
The Aztecs gave us words like “chocolate,” “tomato,” and “avocado.” They developed chinampas, or floating gardens, to feed their large population. And they were the first to cultivate zinnias, a flower they called...
Plumeria, also known as frangipani or temple tree, are tropical American shrubs or small trees with sweet, fragrant blooms. Despite their close association with Hawaii (aloha!), plumeria plants are native to the Caribbean Basin. They thrive in Southern...
Growing borage for companionship? We must be kidding, right? We’re dead serious. You may not appreciate the companionship, but your tomatoes and strawberries do. Among its many virtues, borage is a companion plant that repels garden pests and attracts native...
Hydrangea plants are Native Americans. They’re also Native Asians. They’re citizens of the world. The flowering plants were first cultivated in Japan, a country known for its gardening traditions and deep appreciation of nature. Hydrangea fossils date back...
When was the last time you saw a floral display that floored you? The Rose Parade on your 8K TV? Or the elaborate floral arrangements at your friend’s wedding last month? The average American wedding spends $2,200 on floral arrangements. Flowers typically...
