If you have a shady space where you want to add color, begonias are the perfect choice! Begonias add effortless color in shade gardens, under trees, and in containers on...

By Amanda Shepard, Flower Farmer & Garden Writer If you’ve ever grown Dahlias, you know they can quickly become a gardener’s prize flower. They steal the summer show with huge,...

by Amanda Researchers at the University of Vermont are growing Saffron Crocus corms to study the crop as a possible revenue source for small farmers. This technique translates beautifully to...

by Amanda Left: Discount Store Two Right: American Meadows Amaryllis size determines many aspects of the bulbs’ growth: from how tall the stems will be, to how many blooms it...

Trench planting is the easy way to plant large quantities of bulbs for a bold, colorful statement in the garden. Plant a mix of flower bulbs for a natural garden style....

by Amanda Grape Hyacinths and Daffodils Create a colorful, diverse display of spring color with Hyacinths and Daffodils.Planted in fall, these two varieties complement each other well with bold, vibrant...

Picking out the types and colors of summer blooming bulbs is the fun part! Keeping them happy and thriving is the hard part but it doesn’t have to be. In...

By Heather Cutting Back Fall-Planted Bulbs Fall bulbs include flowers such as daffodils, tulips and grape hyacinth.  The best time to prune is after they bloom in the spring. Let the flower completely fall...

by Amanda Anemones are some of the most colorful, elegant blooms in the garden. Their common name, windflower, says it all. The full, bright blooms sway slightly on top of delicate...

by Amanda Unique Spring Color and Easy to Grow Not to be confused with its relatives from the allium family (garlic, shallots and onions), Ornamental Allium are purely decorative and cannot be...

by Amanda Calla Lilies are some of the most beloved and gorgeous summer-blooming flowers, both in the garden and cut for bouquets. Whether you're looking to add pops of color to...

Imperial Taro Elephant Ear (Colocasia) with its dark burgundy-tinged foliage. Elephant Ears come in all shapes and sizes, as well as many colors and perform beautifully in warm climates; however,...