We’re an impatient culture. Fast food, fast service, instant messaging, on-demand streaming — we want it all now. Sadly, the words “fast” and “gardening” rarely go together unless they’re in the title of this blog. Gardening takes...
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...
Is your balcony as bare as a hospital hallway? Perhaps it’s time to spruce things up — and what better way than with flowering plants? A few well-chosen plants can transform your space into a relaxing retreat and a destination for pollinating critters. Even the...
Do you love nature but hate pushing a mower? Are you a wannabe artist, geologist, and maybe Zen monk? Then rock gardening is for you! Just plant the rocks and watch them grow! All kidding aside, a rock garden may be the very thing to put your soul at ease and build a...
Zucchini originated in Mesoamerica, the region extending from central Mexico through Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras. It’s a relatively recent addition to gardens but has been cultivated since at least the mid-19th century. Records from the 1800s...
