When I planted johnny-jump-ups last season, I wasn't exactly sold on the idea that I would like them. In general, I tend to always gravitate towards things that are big and showy. However, I bought them in hopes that they would reward me with even more early season color. For me, winter is a really…
Continue reading ➞ Johnny-Jump-Ups Are Actually Pretty Adorable – Growing Violas
Hi Lovelies, So, chrysanthemums. I'm not talking about the chrysanthemums that you always see for sale out in front of the grocery store in the fall, I'm talking about those amazingly gorgeous florist mums. To be completely honest, before I started this venture into flower growing - I had no idea that these things even…
Continue reading ➞ Easy Chrysanthemum Cuttings – No Lights, No Greenhouse! Yes!
Hi Lovelies! I mentioned a few posts ago that I should have planted more bulbs for spring. Maybe it wasn't a post, it might have been in the podcast. Either way, I was talking about it somewhere! I'm seriously missing the fact that there are no new tulips, ranunculus, hyacinths, or anything else currently in…
Continue reading ➞ Trying to Hybridize Daffodils for the First Time!
Hi Lovelies, Oh my! It's been awhile, hasn't it? With the growing season right around the corner, I'm happy to say that one of my goals for the season is to get back into the habit of blogging (in addition to posting regular content all over social media, lol). When the winter is the coldest,…
Hi Lovelies, The love-in-a-mist flowers are finishing blooming in the garden, so I thought we'd take a look at my experience growing these unique flowers! NAME: Love-in-a-Mist (Nigella) TOXIC: YES. Always do your research and be responsible any time you add something new to the garden. Be aware of what you’re growing around kids, pets,…
Continue reading ➞ How to Grow Love-in-a-Mist in Zone 6b/7 – Ornamental Cut Flower Gardening
Hi Lovelies! I'm back again with more growing notes! As always, what works in my garden might be very different from what works in your garden. I've finally had success after trying to grow shirley poppies after three growing seasons! Now, I just want to share what I've learned! I'd absolutely love to hear about…
Continue reading ➞ How to Grow Shirley Poppies in Zone 6b/7 – Growing Notes
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've been soooo busy. Like, seriously. I've had my hands covered in dirt for the past week. So, first off, sorry for skipping out on the comments section for the time being. I've planted thousands of plants this week, and made quite a few arrangements. Here are some quick photos from this week!…
Hi Lovelies, I know I've written a "How to Grow Ranunculus" post before, and honestly, I couldn't find hardly anything to add to it. However, I do have a lot of really great photos to help bring it up to date. Therefore, I present to you - "How to Grow Ranunculus" Version 2.0! I hope…
Continue reading ➞ How to Grow Ranunculus in Zone 6 (and probably other places, too!)
