We live in an impatient culture. Fast food, fast service, instant messaging, on-demand streaming — we want it all now. Sadly, the words “fast” and “garden” rarely go together unless they’re in the title of this blog. Gardening takes time,...
When was the last time you saw a floral display that floored you? The Rose Parade on your 8K TV? Or the elaborate floral pageant at your friend’s wedding last month? The average American wedding spends $2,200 on flowers, typically accounting for 8-10% of the...
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 most-favored destination for pollinating...
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...
Begonias are native to tropical and subtropical regions worldwide, with a significant concentration in Central and South America. Discovered in the humid forests of Brazil and Mexico, these plants have been cultivated and hybridized to produce the diverse varieties we...