Hi Lovelies, I'm testing out a new format to make these posts shorter. Feel free to stop by YouTube for the video that goes with this post. As always, this information is solely based on results in my own garden and will differ depending on conditions and where you live. NAME: Agrostemma githago (agrostemma, corn…
Continue reading ➞ How to Grow Agrostemma (Corn Cockle) in Zone 6/7
Hi Lovelies, I've been doing a terrible job keeping up with posts and comment replies, and in the midst of planting season, I'm not sure if I've been getting as much sleep as I should be getting. Anyhow, in my quest to try to post each of the varieties that I'm growing this year, I…
Continue reading ➞ In the Garden: ‘Classic Romantic Mix’ Bachelor Buttons
Hi Lovelies, I honestly don't know when the last time that I updated the ole' blog was, but it legitimately feels like it has been way too long! I've been busy trying to take dahlia cuttings and generally getting myself together so that I'll actually be ready when it comes time to plant things. I…
Continue reading ➞ Over the Past Week – Bouquets and More
Hi Lovelies, Well, the fall rain here seems to have officially started (with more in the forecast) courtesy of the hurricane down south. Luckily enough, I was able to quickly throw this year's daffodil bulbs into the ground. Here in zone 6b, I ideally like to plant my daffodil bulbs around mid October - so…
Continue reading ➞ Guide to Planting Daffodils
Hi Lovelies, With fall in full swing, it's a good time to learn how to save seeds of some of my favorite flowers. Luckily for me, collecting seeds from many plants is super easy - one of these being, zinnias. When saving seeds of anything, it's important that the varieties that you're saving aren't hybrids.…
Continue reading ➞ Saving Zinnia Seeds
Hi Lovelies, So here we are on day 22, and I'm still behind in the vast majority of things that I need to get finished. I've still got to transplant over half of the anemones and ranunculus, I still have a bag of tulips to go into the ground, I still have hundreds of daffodils…
Continue reading ➞ Growing Calla Lilies
Hi Lovelies, There's beauty in everything - in bare stems and in moldy leaves - it's just, sometimes you've just got to look a littler closer to find it. When it's over, the cycle begins again and we rejoice at the promise of the future and something new. I knew that it was coming -…
Continue reading ➞ Sunshine and Bitter Days
Hi Lovelies, Looks like this will be the last "Photo Friday" of the season! I hope you enjoy!
Hi Lovelies, First, my apologies that the past few posts were the products of automatic scheduling. I had to go out of town at the last minute, and was absolutely determined to keep up with Blog-tober. There's a frost predicted this week, which is a total bummer - but it also means that I'll finally…
Continue reading ➞ Propagating Roses (the easy way)
Hi Lovelies, Alright, so I may or may not have had a little mix up when trying to write these posts and accidentally scheduled yesterday's post and this one in reverse order! Here are a few of the most recent captures from the garden. I hope you enjoy!
