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Pink, pink, pink… and easy care! And did I mention pink? The Pink Syngonium is just a beauty. I love those heart-shaped leaves (that shape is what gives the Syngonium their arrowhead name). They grow so fast, and are super easy to propagate. Pretty as a princess but definitely not a drama queen. Those delicate … Read more
Poinsettias are a classic holiday plant, with their brilliant red, pink, or white leaves brightening up homes during the winter season. But once Christmas passes, the colorful bracts fade and fall off, leaving you with a regular green houseplant. If you want to revive that festive color next holiday season, you can! With some simple … Read more
Growing onions is so satisfying. However, you may not know what to do when onions bolt. Seeing flower stalks forming on your growing onions can be disheartening. A bulb on the top center stalk of your onion means it has begun the process of flowering and making seeds. This is called “bolting,” which is terrible … Read more
Begonias are often grown in containers or pots due to their fondness of being slightly root-bound and so that they can be easily moved to a pride of place when looking their best. A group of tender flowering perennials, begonias are often grown as container or hanging basket half hardy annuals or as houseplants here … Read more
Ants are ubiquitous insects that can be found almost everywhere on Earth. With over 12000 known species ants have adapted to thrive in diverse environments by being generalist omnivores. While ants will opportunistically eat most anything they can find, many ant species have specialized relationships with plants that form a key part of their diet. … Read more
Harvesting potatoes is easily one of the most fun garden tasks! Big, bushy green plants on top of the soil hide incredible riches beneath. But the exact thing that makes harvesting so fun—the glorious surprise of your bounty—also makes it a little tricky to know exactly when to dig up those delicious tubers. We’re going … Read more
This beautifully golden yellow sweet pea flower has been carefully enhanced through osmosis to create the vibrant bright color. FiftyFlowers’ considers it to be “designer” due to the premium quality. The blooms may have a lovely, light fragrance. This Sweet pea variety would be gorgeous used as line flowers in floral arrangements, but could be … Read more
The tiger lily is a popular flower amongst gardeners and the non-botanical crowd. The tiger lily is an exotic, tropical-looking flower with a thick, tubular shape. Wild tiger lilies are not hard to come by, and you can see them growing throughout North America. Tiger lilies will often bloom through the warm summer months and … Read more
With many indoor plants coming with dire warnings for pet owners (hello lilies!), it can be tricky to find a balance between being responsible pet parents and wanting some greenery in your life. Cats can be mischievous, and some flowering plants are certainly not suitable to have in a home with pets who may take … Read more
Information about the noxious weed wild chervil. Wild chervil is also known by its scientific name, Anthriscus sylvestris. In this section Wild chervil is a regulated Class B noxious weed. This means control is required in King County under the state noxious weed law with selective regulation in King County. Wild chervil is also on … Read more