Category: Russell Stafford
Garden Perennials that Gently Self Sow
Some perennials persist in the garden not only as over-wintering plants, but also via self-sown seedlings. With their penchant for […]
Spring Snowdrops and Snowflakes
Ah, the first snowdrop of spring. Or is it a spring snowflake? Both are early-blooming bulbs that bear nodding, white, […]
Cool Season Annuals for Spring and Fall
Annuals aren’t just a summer thing. True, many popular annuals – such as marigolds, zinnias, castor beans, portulacas, and celosias [&hellip...
Gesneriads for Bountiful Indoor Blooms
Showy, funnel-shaped flowers; attractive, rounded, or lance-shaped leaves; and an overall velvety to fuzzy texture characterize members of the family ...
How To Force Spring Bulbs In Water
Flower bulbs, water, and a vase (or two) are all you need to bring a splash of spring to your […]
Well-Mannered Groundcovers for Shade
Back when one-size-fits-all gardening was a thing, ground covers for shade were seemingly as easy as one-two-three: creeping myrtle (Vinca […]