Gardening

When autumn arrives, you may look at your container and bedding annuals and wonder if there’s any way to keep them alive over the winter. You may be in luck; with a few easy garden … Read more

Human beings have a deep-rooted desire to flourish like a palm tree in various aspects of life. Thus palm trees are always attractive to human eyes. There is another important reason for humans loving palm … Read more

One of the favourite flowers of summer is the sunflower, a North American native that is now grown around the world as an oil and seed crop. For the home gardener, however, the main appeal … Read more

Pansies are some of the most charming of potted flowers, with their cheerful faces in shades of purple, yellow, and white brightening the late winter and early spring. They’re equally well-suited to planting indoors or … Read more

Potted hyacinths are one of the most popular indoor spring flowers, turning up in florist shops and grocery stores in late winter. They’re easy to care for and with some effort can be kept to … Read more

Gerbera daisies are not only one of the most popular cut flowers, but also are excellent potted plants, for both indoors and outside. While they are not winter hardy below zone 8, they are well … Read more

Easter lilies are one of the loveliest harbingers of spring, and a common Easter gift. However, did you know that these flowering bulbs are long-lived perennials that, with proper care, can last for many years? … Read more

Potted hydrangeas are a very popular purchase in early spring, when their gorgeous pink, blue, or white blossoms add a welcome splash of colour indoors when things are still drab outside. Not only will they … Read more

Native to South Africa, geraniums (pelargoniums) are a sub-tropical species that will thrive in hot summer weather, but still put on a good show in cooler fall temperatures. While they are often grown as annual … Read more