Blooming vibrant magenta and purple flowers, fuchsias (Fuchsia spp.) are unrivaled hanging plants. Most fuchsias are tropical plants, however, a few varieties can take light frosts. Fuchsias are related to the plant family which includes maples and plants in the mulberry family. You can grow fuchsias as annuals or perennials, depending on your location…
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Trillium Flowers: Native Species of Woodland Beauty
For #cellpic Sunday. Trillium flowers, a native species, flourish in the woodlands and shaded areas. These delicate blooms, characterized by their three-petaled structure and varying hues of white, pink, and purple, grace the forest floors in early spring, signaling the arrival of warmer weather. Often found in rich, moist soil, trilliums thrive in the diverse…
Stunning Red Rose for Cee’s Flower of the Day | February 21
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Colorful Zinnias: A Native Beauty of Central America and Mexico
Zinnias are native to Central America and Mexico. Known by the Aztecs as “plants that are hard on the eyes” because of their colorful flowers. Every year I have some zinnias that come up from seeds that I left in the flowerbeds. I also collect the seeds so that I can disperse them in various…
Double Tahiti Daffodil: A Nostalgic Irish Beauty
Several years ago my aunt had a long row of these Daffodil planted next to her home. She said that they were called “Butter and Eggs”, and that she got them from the old homestead where she and my mom grew up. I looked for a similar daffodil but when searching by the common name…
Southern Garden Beauty: Winter Camellias in Full Bloom
Camellias are the rose of winter in our southern gardens, with their colorful bright blossoms held within deep rich green glossy foliage on a naturally rounded evergreen shrub. I was afraid we wouldn’t see blooms this year due to an extreme cold snap, but all the blooms are beginning to open. They only last a…
DIY Cold Frame with Garden Soil and Clear Storage Container: Step-by-Step Guide
Creating a small cold frame for gardening using a whole bag of garden soil and an inverted clear storage container can be a creative and effective way to extend your growing season or protect delicate plants from the elements. Here are step-by-step directions to help you set up this DIY cold frame: Materials you will…
Growing and Caring for Fuchsias: Tips for Beautiful Summer Blooms
Hanging Fuchsias: The Perfect Summer Flowering Beauty for the Garden Blooming vibrant magenta and purple flowers, fuchsias (Fuchsia spp.) are unrivaled hanging plants. Most fuchsias are tropical plants, however, a few varieties can take light frosts. Fuchsias are related to the plant family which includes maples and plants in the mulberry family. You can grow…
Perennial Flowerbed Planning: Introducing Ornamental Ginger
I’ve added some ornamental ginger to the flowerbed this summer and hope that it does well. Each time I add a new plant I’ve tried to make sure that what I add is perennial so that they return each spring. Cee’s Photo Challange || Flower of the Day
Upcycling Project: Creative Twine Hanger for Planting
Today’s post is about a little upcycling project that came to mind. It was very simple to do and fast. All it takes is a little twine for the hanger, some drainage holes in the bottom, potting soil, and a small hole cut in the side for planting. Get creative and see what you can…
Exploring Yard Flowers in Alabama’s Heat | Garden Walk
Yesterday afternoon, I took a little walk around the yard to see how the flowers are doing with all the heat we have been having. Yesterday, it was only 94F/ 34C.