Monty plants fragrant honeysuckle and herbaceous peony in his new scented garden at ‘The Mound’. Learn why pale-coloured flowers have the best evening fragrance, and how to grow them, as Monty demonstrates how to get honeysuckle off to the best start.
Boysenberries, Rubus ursinus x R. idaeus, are tasty hybrid berries that typically grow best in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9. I’m in Zone 4, and it is admittedly audacious of me to to grow them here. But what’s the fun of gardening without a challenge? Fortunately, with adequate winter care, my boysenberries produce a delicious harvest year after year. In our guide to growing boysenberries, we cover how to cultivate these shrubs in your garden. If you’re growing th
Hellebore, Helleborus spp., is a flowering perennial that blooms long before the arrival of spring. A member of the Ranunculaceae family, it’s available in colors ranging from yellow and green to red and pink, and even purple or black. Blooms may be seen peeking through the snow as early as January in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 9. If you already grow hardy hellebore, or are considering planting it, read on to learn how to gather seeds for the propagation of new plants. He
The Alocasia Calidora is one of the biggest plants in the alocasia species, also known as the elephant ear plant. They are popular for their huge arrow-shaped leaves that attract attention no matter where they’re placed. It’s a suitable plant for gardeners who love larger plants without the hassle of caring for them. If you want to grow one yourself, read on as we show you how to care for it! What is a Alocasia Calidora? The Alocasia Calidora plant is native to tropical and subtropical par
Not only are lotus flowers absolutely gorgeous in landscaping, but their roots are also edible. With a sweet, crunchy taste, these rhizomatic tubers are popular in Chinese and Japanese dishes. You’ll soon learn how to grow lotus root for your own table because that’s our topic today! If you’ve ever done yoga, you’re probably familiar with the sacred lotus. This peaceful flower isn’t just a pop culture icon; it’s an important spiritual symbol in Buddhism and Hinduism. It also happens to b