July is a great month for blossoms — but only if you have planned for that to happen. Many gardeners go to their local ...

One of my favorite spring flowers for perennials is the peony. Peonies are a long-lived perennial that you should be able to enjoy for decades. A few years after Sharon and I got married; my parents ...

The time when peonies bloom is one of the most beautiful. Those bursting blossoms are a sight to behold, but ideally not ...

The author notes that hydrangeas, which are perennial everywhere, are noted for being pink or red growing in alkaline soil ...

Patricia HanbidgeOrchid HorticultureLast week the focus was on herbaceous peonies. There is one more that needs to be mentioned, but there was not enough room last week.

I have fallen in love this year – with peonies – all over again. It is rather amazing that each year, I seem to have a new ...

Magnolia, especially the southern grandiflora species (7-9), is another highly aromatic shrub or tree that puts forth large, ...

Their blooming success has now earned them the title of July Yard of the Month from the Wadena Garden Club. The annual recognition from the Wadena Garden Club goes to residents in the community with ...

If you want to learn how to grow exceptional flowers and bulbs, “The Flower Garden Deck” (Adams Media, 2025), by Jon Vanzile, is for you. This is more than a grower’s guide, however, as each ...