When to Transplant Delphinium Seedlings
Delphiniums have always been one of my favorite cottage garden flowers to grow. After raising thousands of plants over the years, one question I hear again and again is when to transplant delphinium seedlings. These tall, elegant blooms are surprisingly easy to grow from seed, but timing the transplant correctly helps young plants establish quickly […]
Pinching Zinnias: The Simple Trick That Doubles Your Blooms
Want your zinnias to bloom like crazy all summer? The secret isn’t a special fertilizer or exotic soil—it’s a simple pinch. By removing the growing tips when plants are young, you encourage branching, creating a bushy plant loaded with flowers. It’s fast, easy, and will transform your zinnia patch. Pinch for Power: How One Snip […]
The Secret to First Year Foxglove Flowers
Foxgloves are famous for their tall spires of bell-shaped flowers and old-fashioned cottage garden charm. Many gardeners assume they must wait two full years to see those blooms, but that is not always the case. In the right conditions, foxgloves can bloom during their first growing season. Understanding how foxgloves grow makes it easier to […]