Category: Flowers

March 5, 2018

Flowers

Milkweed Plants

Milkweed Plants Milkweed plants are the only host plant for the Monarch butterfly caterpillar. The population of Monarchs is in decline. Many farmers in our area and through the midwest are setting land aside for...

October 21, 2017

Flowers

Different Types of Plants for a Water Garden

Different Types of Plants for a Water Garden Three different types of plants for a water garden. The three that are most common in ponds and water gardens.  Overview of the different groups.

August 23, 2017

Flowers

Pink Garden Phlox

Pink Garden Phlox Perennial is planted as the backbone in my flower garden. The Purplish-pink flowers provide crisp, clean color all summer long and into fall and a fragrance that welcomes any garden visitor.

August 4, 2017

All Posts/Flowers

Selecting Garden Plant Bulbs

Selecting Garden Plant Bulbs I’m a person that likes to see and hold my bulbs in my hand when selecting garden plant bulbs. So, ordering my bulbs from an online source is out of the...

October 22, 2016

Flowers/Gardening

Storing Tuberous Begonia for Winter

Storing Tuberous Begonia for Winter Did you believe you had to throw out your beautiful plants at the end of each season? Nope. Don’t!  I’ll show you how easy storing tuberous begonia for winter really...

September 29, 2016

Flowers

Digging Up Canna Bulbs

In the Midwest we find ourselves digging up canna bulbs to store for winter. If we chose not to; we will lose our plant and have to purchase new bulbs the following spring. Some gardeners...

March 22, 2016

Bird Recipes Crafts & Care/Flowers/Gardening

Flowers that Attract Hummingbirds

10 Flowers that Attract Hummingbirds Want to attract hummingbirds to your yard? Your yard has to have elements that hummingbirds enjoy.  Learn 10 flowers that attract hummingbirds.

May 25, 2015

Flower Planting Containers/Flowers/Gardening

Wooden Chair Flower Pot Holder

Wooden Chair Flower Pot Holder Have an old wooden chair that is a little wobbly? Use it as an old wooden chair flower pot holder.

October 23, 2014

Flower Planting Containers/Flowers/Gardening

Old Bird Cage Garden Planter

Old Bird Cage Garden Planter This bird cage is amazing.  Plant your overwintered geraniums in early spring and by midsummer the entire bird cage is flowing with greens and flowers.

June 5, 2014

Flower Planting Containers/Flowers/Gardening

Dilly Dally Herb Garden Pot

My dilly dally herb garden pot. The sign reads: Take some thyme to dilly dally in my herb garden This year I decided to place all my herbs in one pot. With the exception of dill...

May 22, 2014

Flower Planting Containers/Flowers

Old Wheelbarrow Planter

Old Wheelbarrow Planter Have a wheelbarrow with a hole in it? Give it a second life as an old wheelbarrow planter! If the hole is too large, just place a piece of metal over the...

May 5, 2014

Flowers

Overwintering Geraniums

Don't Throw Out Your Geraniums! Steps For Overwintering 1.) Remove each individual geranium plant from the soil and shake off dirt. 2.) Cut the greens and stems back to around 2 inches. 3.) Place all...

October 23, 2013

Flower Planting Containers/Flowers

Antique Metal Tubs with Handles

Antique Metal Tubs with Handles Antique metal tubs with handles add visual appeal to any yard, deck or patio. Their size is perfect for being able to plant and grow a vast amount in the...

July 22, 2013

Flowers

Growing Cactus Outdoors in Cold Weather Climates

I was giggling when I overheard an employee at our local home improvement store telling a customer that you couldn’t grow any form of cactus outdoors in Wisconsin.  Oh, really? I beg to differ.  Growing...

March 25, 2013

Flower Planting Containers/Flowers

Stone Crock Flower Pots

Stone Crock Flower Pots One of my favorite planters of all time. The old style crocks. Stone crock flower pots rock! I have one crock planted with red geraniums every year on the cement pad...