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Lupine brings distinctive bloom spikes in a sweep of color in spring and summer. Sowing them in winter is an easy way to give seeds the conditions they need to germinate. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores how to winter sow lupine for a successful show of warm-season blooms.
Orchids comprise a great number of genera and an enormous number of species. With such a wide range available, it's nice to know what you're looking at and how that affects its care. Orchid enthusiast Melissa Strauss examines three popular genera and describes how to tell them apart and how to care for them.
Orchids make great houseplants, but they're not without their issues. When something looks amiss, like brown stems, it can be distressing if you don't know the cause. Orchid enthusiast Melissa Strauss goes over the potential causes, and how you should deal with brown orchid stems.
Winter sowing is a cheap way to start seeds. All you need to start are some old milk jugs, some soil, and wildflower seeds. These 13 species are perfect for winter sowing since they require cold stratification to germinate. Start them in February for early spring blooms!
Hellebores bring lovely late winter blooms and handsome foliage worthy of mass planting in optimal garden locations. If your beauty isn’t blooming, there are a few key cultural conditions to explore and adjust for future color. Garden expert Katherine Rowe examines the primary reasons for a lack of hellebore blooms and how to revive the (mostly) carefree perennials.
Zinnias are a summer blooming favorite that couldn't be easier to grow. If you're wondering whether you can winter sow these cheerful flowers, follow along as gardening expert Melissa Strauss explores the idea.
Poppies give an early welcome to spring in beautiful style. Their saucers of papery petals bring a sweep of color in hues from crimson to purple to champagne. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe shows how to winter sow poppies in a simple process for a successful round of cheery blooms.
February is an excellent time to start planning and planting your spring cutting garden. It's prime seed starting time, and we want our seedlings to be strong when it's time to go in the ground! Join cut flower gardener Melissa Strauss to see what seeds we are planting this month.
It's hard to contain our excitement for dahlia season! If you want to know when and how you can get an early start, read on. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has the lowdown on jumpstarting your tubers.
From modern hybrids to old garden roses, award-winning favorites with high performance are an asset to any collection. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores rosarian-favorite roses to add to our own gardens, perfect for ordering this month.
Winter sowing is a useful and easy way to start seeds and gives seedlings a strong start in natural conditions. However, this method is not as great for some species. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores popular flowers and their seed-starting methods for quick development.
Orchids rely on plenty of light to bud and flower. The amount of light each species needs varies, but it relates to all aspects of their growth. Learn what to look for as garden expert Katherine Rowe explores telltale signs that an orchid isn’t getting enough light. Fortunately, this one is easy to correct!