Hippeastrum have large extravagant trumpet shaped blooms on tall thick stems. In general they will produce 2 stems with at least 4 large flowers per stem making an impressive display. Popular around Christmas and New Year, they flower easily and their showy flowers are sure to brighten up any room or Christmas dining table.
Read MorePaperwhite narcissus are a great choice for easy to grow blooms for the holiday season. Plant them now for beautiful and fragrant blooms by Christmas. When it comes to growing paperwhites, it couldn’t be easier. All they really need is water and light to flourish.
Read MoreLike many gardeners, I like to save some of my seeds from year to year. Whether it is an heirloom variety or something new, a simple germination test can tell you if you should order replacements.
Read MoreIf you haven’t brought your houseplants, and other plants you wish to overwinter, inside yet, it’s probably too late. Here in the Mid-Ohio Valley we’ve already had a couple killing frosts. However, if you’ve brought plants inside or plan to in coming years, here are some tips to help you nurse them along through the winter.
Read MoreThis week I got an email from Rebecca. She was trying to help her mother take care of a plant she got as a mother’s day gift from her brother. Her particular problem would’ve been a brain teaser for me had it not been for her excellent description and the photo she included.
Read MoreA native to the coasts of the Mediterranean, cyclamen is a plant commonly grown as a winter houseplant in our area. They come in shades of red, pink, and white. The foliage usually exhibits a beautiful marble pattern. Cyclamen are a tuberous plant that grows from a corm, a small, stem-shaped bulb.
Read MoreDuring the winter months many of us retreat indoors to care for houseplants, windowsill herb gardens, and other indoor gardening projects. Among the most popular indoor plants are orchids, but they can be a bit of a challenge to grow. Here are a few tips to help you get started.
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