Vines Ideas, Tips & Guides

Last Sunday I wanted to buy some wooden planters for the vines, so that they can clamber up the arbour, so we set off on a bit of a garden centre ‘crawl’ to find what we wanted – for them to fix to the arbour they had to be within a certain size range. And to fit within the budget they had to be within a certain price range…

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The new grapevines I ordered (from Victoriana Nursery Gardens) arrived last week. The planters for them should arrive this week…. I want the vines to grow over the arbour, and we’ve chosen a pair of wooden planters that can be fixed to the arbour, so that the whole lot can be moved together should the need ever arise. The vines are going to be long-term residents of the garden, after all. It won’t be too long before I can enjoy cooking with vine leaves, although a decent crop of seedless dessert grapes might take a little longer.

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Can sending vines into space help wine production on Earth? Nicholas Gaume and Dr Michael Lebert from Space Cargo Unlimited join Emma the Space Gardener to discuss Mission WISE, and why they’ve sent both wine and vines to the International Space Station.

Header image: Space vines from the CANES project. Image credit: Space Cargo Unlimited/ISVV

I got my first glimpse of what have become my seasonal favorites almost 25 years ago, in the Connecticut garden of Marilyn Barlow, when she was starting Select Seeds (which I’m proud is an occasional advertiser on A Way to Garden). Then, the “nursery” was Marilyn’s yard, and the “office” was her kitchen table. And then, I hardly knew any of the vintage plants, climbing or otherwise, that Marilyn was collecting.Though Select Seeds’ focus is on oldtime plants or ones with an oldtime look, the nursery has taken an increasingly forward-looking approach to environmental practices.On the path toward organic growing, says Marilyn, use of neonicotinoids and other systemic chemicals has been completely eliminated. “Right now we’re growing naturally, with the plants and with the seeds that we do grow here,” she explains. “We use predator insects as the main

So is Codonopsis (seen about to ascend a barberry in my front yard, below), or even some annuals of your choosing. Avoid heavy, woody vines like wisteria or trumpet vine, or those with so much foliage (like a large morning glory) that they’ll smother the underlying host plant.Simply plant the vine in the general proximity of said shrub, and give the vine an indication of what’s expected of it (a bit of bamboo heading in the right general direction…look closely and you’ll see it in the picture above).The clematis in the bottom photo had a cane to help it up into the gold

Brushwood Nursery, aka gardenvines [dot] com, was founded in 1998 in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, out of a Lord and Burnham greenhouse Dan rented for $5 a year plus upkeep. (Such a deal!) Dan, a University of Delaware horticulture graduate, used to teach at nearby Longwood Gardens and worked with Conard-Pyle, where he got fluent in the propagation of Clematis, which most nurseries call “a nuisance crop,” he says, with their particular trimming schedules and rambunctious intertwining tendencies.Enter a business opportunity: a high dollar-per-square-foot greenhouse crop, and one that not everyone is good at–enter Brushwood. He started selling vines over eBay, eventually launching his own website, and recently outgrew the climate and space in Pennsylvania and moved to Athens, Georgia.The Brushwood collection now numbers more than 500 climbers, with Clematis as the main event—including ‘Omoshiro,’ top photo, which may be the first large-flowered one I ever buy (it’s more than 7 inches across, and fragrant). There are climbing roses, jasmines, passionflowers and more–but let Dan tell

One of the vigorous young Clematis I bought last year from Brushwood Nursery at the nearby Trade Secrets annual plant sale shot up about a foot this week and headed straight for a Rosa rugosa, thorns and all, above. Hey, baby, how about a hand?It’s a great time of year to add more vines alongside more shrubs…or so I’m thinking over here. Read about training vines up shrubs for an extra season of impact from one garden space.Or browse all my vine stories posted so far.Tagsvines

Sigh.I have to say I was a little relieved to see that the Chicago-based blogger who calls himself Mr. Brown Thumb, Ramon Gonzalez, has been similarly frustrated (misery loves company and all that). And also pleased to see that Ramon’s and my common affection for the cypress vine was shared by Thomas Jefferson, who grew it at Monticello.Whichever of these hummingbird favorites you grow, treat them like other morning glories: For a headstart (especially in short-season Northern garden areas like mine) sow indoors and grow under lights, sowing 4-6 weeks before final frost. Soak the seed in warm water for a few

Even if you’re not an ideal plant grower, and you can plant these vining and climbing houseplants indoors in decorative vases and glasses in water without worrying about maintenance.

Do you want to ensure optimal growth and maximize the beauty of trailing plants in your garden? Here are some fantastic Tips to Follow When Growing Vines and Climbers.

With its honey-sweet fragrance, colorful blossoms, and graceful vining growth habit, it’s easy to fall in love with honeysuckle.So many people have a cherished memory of sipping the sweet ne

With their unique, climbing habit, vines are the perfect plants for adding vertical interest with bright summer colors to the garden.Most are fast growing, and their clinging o

Looking to bring a bit of the jungle into your home decor? Look no further than these Indoor Vines that Give Jungle Vibes! These lush, green plants can add a touch of tropical paradise to any room with their trailing vines and unique foliage patterns. From the classic English Ivy to the more exotic Monstera Deliciosa, there is a wide variety of indoor vines to choose from that will thrive indoors and bring a breath of fresh air to your living space.

Fast-growing vines are a great way to add greenery and privacy to your outdoor space. Whether you’re looking to cover a fence or a wall, there are plenty of options to choose from.

If you have an open portion im your garden, you may be wondering which ground cover to choose from that would really be the best for your space. Have you thought about growing Vines That Make Good Ground Cover? Check our list out!

Want a climbing plant that gets laden with stunning blooms? We have the most beautiful Vines with Yellow Flowers for you!

You must have come across veggies that grow on vines but do you know about Green Vegetables that Are Vines? Time to find out the most delicious ones!

Vines play a special role in the garden, covering vast amounts of space with little investment from us. Most vines are chosen for their climbing ability and used to add vertical interest to a planting or to create a living privacy wall. Some vines are grown on pergolas as a green roof, while others are planted as ground covers.

If you want a part of your pergola or garden wall covered with vibrant red blooms, these  Best   Vines and Climbers with Red Flowers   are perfect!

Most gardeners who choose to grow passionflower do so with the hope of enjoying gorgeous blooms swaying in the summer sun, followed by an abundant crop of juicy, flavorful fruits.Surely, given the amount of time most of us spend in our garden

These Indoor Vines on Stairs Ideas are some of the best ways to showcase trailing and climbing plants in your home to use the best of available space!

Morning glories are vigorous vines that can grow ten feet tall or larger, producing attractive funnel-shaped blooms through the summer.In order to maximize the quantity of bl

Alluring and definitive are what blossoming vines can be. Here are some stunningVines with Blue Flowers for that imperial look in your yard!

These Best Indoor Vines & Climbers can be a wonderful addition to your rooms! Grow them in pots or hang them from the ceiling—they will look fantastic in both ways!

Vines are the best way to transform the look of your dull walls and landscapes! They last for decades and get more beautiful each year! Here are some of the Best Perennial Vines for new as well as experienced gardeners!

Want to spice up your landscape on a budget? Look nowhere else! These floral vines will quickly transform your place from uninteresting to fabulous. Whether small or big, your garden will soon take on a vine-tastic appearance thanks to one of the best flowering vines and climbers listed below. 

The annual vine known as the Cup and Saucer vine is beloved by many gardeners. Their large, cup-shaped purple or white blossoms and their distinctive flaring corollas look very much like teacups. Many of us never really think about that, like. Like so many familiar garden flowers, the Cup and Saucer Vine or Cobaea scandens belong to a much bigger clan – it has many close relatives within the genus CObaea, all native to South and Central America. However, most if not all are still relatively unknown or even discovered. I decided to do a deep dive on the genus cobaea (or at least as deep as I could grow a few of the more hard-to-find species). My real goal here is to solve many people’s problems when trying to grow Cup and Saucer Vines. If you’ve even had trouble with germinating or getting plants to flower, then maybe you’ll find some bits of information here useful.

If you want to cover the part of your garden wall or pergola with bright blooms, these Best Climbers and Vines with Orange Flowers are perfect!

If you want to flaunt some colorful blooms within a limited space in a garden, patio, or balcony, check out these stunning Small Flowering Vines for Trellises!

If you want to flaunt purple in your garden, here are the Best Vines with Purple Flowers to grow! You can also grow them in pots and let them climb on walls, pergolas, arbors, and trellises.

If you want to utilize the vertical space in your home and small, then here are the Best Vines and Climbers for the Balcony and Patio you must grow in pots.

If you like the charm of light-colored blooms, here are some amazing Vines with White Flowers to climb on pergolas, trellises, arbors, and walls!

Here’s an exclusive list of the Best Vines for Containers that you can grow in the smallest of spaces. Adorn your patio, balcony, rooftop or backyard garden with these today! Growing these climbing plants in pots will also save you from controlling their invasiveness.