Flower Gardening

heart shaped red flower plant

The Captivating Heart Shaped Red Flower Plant – Anthurium The anthurium is a stunning tropical plant known for its beautiful heart shaped red flowers. This exotic houseplant also called the flamingo flower or flamingo lily, is a popular choice for adding a taste of the tropics to any indoor space. In this article, we’ll explore … Read more

Perennial of the Year 2023: Allium ‘Millenium’

The genus name “Rudbeckia’ honors Olof Rudbeck (1630-1702), a Swedish botanist and founder of the Uppsala Botanic Garden in Sweden where Carl Linnaeus was professor of botany. Rudbeckia fulgida was first described by William Aiton in 1789 in Hortus Kewensis, a catalog of the plants cultivated in the Royal Botanical Garden at Kew. In 1945, … Read more

calla lily vs peace lily

When you hear “Peace Lily” and “Calla Lily,” you might think of two similar plants, given their elegant names. However, these two are quite distinct in appearance, care needs, and even the environments they prefer. If youre a plant lover trying to decide between these two, or perhaps considering adding both to your collection, this … Read more

colocasia esculenta elephant ear taro gabi kalo eddo bulbs

Growing Colocasia Esculenta (Elephant Ear Taro) – A Tropical Foliage Star Boasting huge, shapely leaves on bold stalks, Colocasia esculenta provides an instant tropical vibe to gardens and containers. This fast-growing tuber, known as elephant ear taro, carries a host of common names including gabi, kalo, and eddo. Let’s explore growing and caring for this … Read more

pictures of canna lily plant

We offer some unique canna lilies for sale that provide beautiful flower color, dazzling foliage color, or both. Canna bulbs are bold perennials that pair well with finer-textured plants. There are many tall canna lily selections that are perfect for the back of the border, as well as several dwarf cannas that can be used … Read more

Pictures of Different Types of Pumpkins

[Updated on September 5, 2020] Did you know there were at least 142 types of pumpkins? I didn’t! I knew there were lots of pumpkin varieties because they are everywhere this time of year and for me, they are hard to resist! You see, I have this “thing” I call Pumpkin Fever. It starts… ummm…late … Read more