Vines are useful in the landscape for covering trellises, hiding unsightly views or climbing over a bare wall. You can also allowed them to grow freely through a flowerbed. Some…
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Carrots are best grown in sandy, well prepared soil which has been previously manured at least 6 months before you decide to sow your seeds (don’t worry if you have…
Starting onions from seeds is simple. Greg Speichert, Director of Hilltop Gardens, shows the differences between onion seeds, sets and transplants, and he demonstrates the first steps in planting onion…
Lemon balm or mint is an herb grown for its medicinal, culinary and ornamental values. The fresh leaves add a lemony flavor to soups, sauces and oils, while a tea…
Peppermint (Mentha x piperita) is a native plant of England and a member of the large mint family. The herb is easy to grow, and it is used for cooking…
Cherry blossoms can add beauty to any landscape. Spring has not completely sprung without the cherry blossom blooms. There are a wide variety of cherry blossom trees that you can…
Poppies are elegant flowers that come in a variety of colors and sizes that range from 12 inches to 3 feet tall. The plants produce seedpods that you can collect…
Poppies are versatile, show-stopping plants that include several varieties, from the big, bold Oriental poppy, which can grow as tall as 4 feet, to the demure Alpine poppy, topping out…
Gardeners often look for easy-to-grow plants that will allow them to enjoy the gardening experience without a great deal of maintenance or die-off. Fortunately, there are many kinds of plants,…
The clematis flower is perfect for a beautiful trellis built in your lawn area. These prolific climbers come in a wide variety of colors and range in height from six…