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Extend the life of your beautiful peonies with these practical tips. Learn the optimal cutting stage, essential garden care, and post-harvest techniques to enjoy their stunning blooms longer, both in your garden and as cut flowers indoors.
Starting a garden can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. I’ll share what I’ve learned about picking the right spot, the benefits of raised beds, and simple soil preparation, all based on my own trial-and-error.
Curious about raised bed gardening? I’ve been growing in them for over a decade and learned a lot about what works (and what doesn’t). Here’s my honest take on getting started, from choosing the right height to picking easy vegetables.
Curious how tall sweet peas actually grow? It’s not a simple answer, depending on the variety and support. Learn what I’ve discovered about getting sweet peas to reach their full, fragrant potential in any garden.
Zinnias are annuals, meaning they don’t return from the same plant each year. However, they readily self-seed, often popping up again from dropped seeds, making them a consistent garden favorite. Learn how to get the most out of these vibrant, easy-to-grow flowers.
Torenia flowers are a fantastic choice for brightening up those tricky shady spots in your garden. I’ve found these ‘wishbone flowers’ to be low-maintenance, prolific bloomers, and surprisingly resilient, bringing vibrant color to areas where other plants struggle.