2023’s Best U. S. Cities for Local Flowers
May 11, 2023 – 10:29 pm | Comments Off on 2023’s Best U. S. Cities for Local Flowers

Looking at five floral categories in the 200 largest U.S. cities, Lawn Love came up with these two lists.
They checked out access to flower shops and specialty-cut flower vendors, consumer ratings, and the number of …

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Confessions of a Lazy Gardener in the South
September 20, 2023 – 9:46 pm | Comments Off on Confessions of a Lazy Gardener in the South
Confessions of a Lazy Gardener in the South

Mark Weathington (pictured, at left), Director of the JC Raulston Arboretum at North Carolina State University, shares shortcuts and techniques during his presentation on Gardening in the South: Confessions of a Lazy Gardener. It’s the …

Flower of the Day: Impatiens
September 17, 2023 – 12:57 am | Comments Off on Flower of the Day: Impatiens
Flower of the Day: Impatiens

In the waning days of summer, scarlet impatiens brighten the downtown of Columbus, Indiana.
Your Road Trips Gardener snapped these on a walk to check out this year’s edition of Exhibit Columbus, public art installations installed …

Flower of the Day: Oriental Lilies
September 9, 2023 – 12:44 am | Comments Off on Flower of the Day: Oriental Lilies
Flower of the Day: Oriental Lilies

Oriental lilies are my favorite because I love the scent.
This magnificent — and fragrant — bouquet of white lilies graced the lobby of the Ironworks Hotel in Indianapolis, Indiana, in 2019.
Lilium is a genus …

Learn How to Do the “Rot” Thing
September 6, 2023 – 8:55 pm | Comments Off on Learn How to Do the “Rot” Thing
Learn How to Do the “Rot” Thing

Vegetable scraps and yard waste make up a significant portion of what goes into landfills – yet they could easily be composted and used to improve our gardens and landscapes dramatically and quickly. Learn how …