Digging and storing dahlia tubers lets you enjoy the same beautiful blooms every year, even in cold regions. Wait for the first hard frost to blacken the leaves before cutting stems back and carefully ...

Many flowers are generous seed producers. Marigolds, zinnias, cosmos, sunflowers, and coneflowers are great choices. Let flower heads dry on the plant, then snip and gently rub or shake to release ...

Deciduous agapanthus in flower beds can overwinter in the ground, covered with three or four inches of mulch to insulate them against the worst of the winter colds. This layer can be compost, straw, ...

I was born a few years after the end of the war. The Second World War. My dad had never been abroad until he went to Africa to fight Rommel and co, and then on through Italy and eventually back to ...

Once you’ve harvested your pumpkin, you’ll need to cure it. Essentially, that means hardening the skin off, which can protect it from a range of pests and rot. It can make the pumpkin sweeter, too, as ...

Ditch your summer bedding, which is likely to have gone over by now, replacing it with winter and spring displays of violas, heathers, winter-flowering cyclamen and miniature conifers. The sooner you ...

Find out how to save your dahlias to re-plant year after year. These 6 easy-to-follow steps are essential if you live in a USDA hardiness zone cooler than 8.

Dahlias are planted each year in May and thrive in the mild heat of Pacific Northwest summers with the dry days in late summer and temperatures under 80 degrees. When trimmed deeply as flowers fade — ...

Can you eat sweet potatoes when they get large? JOSH: Yes, you can – some fruits are not so nice when they get too old and large – such as cucumbers, zucchini or eggplants – but this is not a problem ...

Dahlias, with their mesmerizing blooms, can be easily grown at home with proper planning. Selecting strong tubers, preparing well-draining soil, and providing ample sunlight are crucial first steps.

Whether you're looking for a deal on seasonal blooms, a way to support local growers, or just a summery outdoor activity, with more than 200 Canadian farms cultivating flowers in their fields, it's ...

Dahlia Hill Society of Midland plants 3000 tubers annually, with over 300 unique varieties. This amazing garden is at the corner of Main Street and Orchard Drive in Midland. It has long been an ...