Gerbera daisy cut flower care
How do you properly cut Gerbera Daisies for flower arrangements? I do not want to damage or shock the plants I have All are beautiful at this time and full of flowers. Cut the…
Deer damage to Rose of Sharon
The deer have nibbled off many of the branches of two Rose of Sharon bushes. Can I trim the branches now to make it look better or should I wait? Some of the branches were…
Incredible Edible flowers
Did you know that there are a number of flowers that you can eat? Edible flowers have been enjoyed as a culinary delight throughout history. They were used to enhance the flavor and texture of…
flower photo tips
How to make great-looking pictures of your garden flowers Many people think that the best day for snapping pictures of flowers (and anything else) is a bright sunny day. In my experience, this is not…
Cosmos
Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus) A native of Mexico, also called Mexican Aster, Cosmos is a heat loving annual that provide abundant blooms all summer until frost. This airy plant produces tall, lanky stems with feathery leaves…