Double Entendre

Growing Hyacinths

Double flowers are generally ‘Gardener bred’ and not naturally available in the wild.

What is the difference between Single and Double

Tulips blowing gently in the breeze are a sign that summer is around the corner. If you only grow a few tulips then why not splash out on bulbs that will produce double flowers. Tulips can be planted until the end of November.

READER TERRYK HAS ME STUMPED THIS WEEK with the Urgent Garden Question forum question she posed: whether a doublefile viburnum or a Kousa dogwood rated being granted the limited garden space available.

THIS PODCAST THING IS CONTAGIOUS. Thanks to Robin Hood Radio and the weekly podcast they produce with A Way to Garden, I have also been reconnected across the radio waves to my old friend Ken Druse (whose weekly ‘Real Dirt’ program airs on Robin Hood Radio, too, among other places).

The Thalictrum Delavayi Hewitt’s Double differs considerably from the majority of the Thalictrums grown in our gardens

We tackled a project last summer that I was loathe to do, but after years of praying to the Yard Crasher gods to no avail, we plunged into the pool patio project. Our inground pool is surrounded by a paver patio that pre-project resembled an animal pen. By that, I mean the metal fence that runs the perimeter was very, very close, allowing just enough space for two people to pass but certainly not to comfortably seat anyone. I don’t know how it is that I cannot locate a photo of the before, to illustrate how tight it was. However, here is a photo taken afterward, where the measuring tape denotes the end of the former pool patio. Tight, right?

Propagating is a fun, inexpensive way to produce new plants, either to use in the garden or to give as gifts. Roses are relatively easy to duplicate, and you can never have enough roses, so it's well worth a go.  

Coneflowers are known for their striking beauty and vibrant colors. Their large, showy petals and cone-shaped centers make them a stunning addition to any garden. Also called Echinacea, here are various Types of Coneflower Varieties you can grow.

The Spruce / Kevin Liang

Helleborus is a genus in the Ranunculaceae family, containing about 20 species of late-winter blooming perennials called hellebores. It includes the widely hybridized H. orientalis.Most of the hellebore varieties available to home