The Fragrance-Free Pink

With its long history of medicinal use, I find yarrow to be one of the most incredible and fascinating common garden plants.An herbaceous perennial and member of the

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Fothergilla Monticola a shrub which I was not familiar with

Value for money, Dianthus, Garden Pinks looking terrific planted in our back garden and in containers in the courtyard.

Can you freeze fresh tomatoes? Short answer: sure.But this is one of those times when you should hold out for the lo

It’s an age-old debate that’s almost impossible to avoid when living with another person: Does silverware go up or down in the dishwasher? And is there even a right answer? Since the popularization of the dishwasher, how to load this appliance has been a hot point of contention, particularly when it comes to silverware. Should silverware be rinsed first? Should you organize each utensil so like is grouped with like? Should you use the silverware basket or the rack, if your dishwasher is a newer model? Some people are adamant that silverware should be placed handle-up, while others insist on handle-down—but those aren’t actually the only options.

Daylilies and I go way back. Hardy, drought-tolerant, profuse bloomers: what’s not to like? Add to that their eagerness to spread and multiply, and you’ve got yourself an easy addition to your home and garden.Because of its popularity, the daylily is available in a staggering array of co

Zinnias are truly marvelous flowers, spectacularly colorful annuals that are incredibly easy to grow.And they come in a dizzying array of colors,

Oh no! not another white flowering shrub. Sorry, cant help it, this Daphne Eternal Fragrance is a total beauty.

Retail therapy at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2014 by Daniel Carruthers The Chelsea Flower Show, now in it’s 101st year, is revered for its wonderful gardens showing the latest trends in garden design. The show does also have many other elements of inspiration too with a wide and often unsung retail section. Predominantly the Eastern Avenue is the shopaholic gardeners first port of call with everything on display ranging from hats and gardening apparel to seeds and works of art.

The Palest of Pink Pinks If, like me, you are a fan of Dianthus carthusianorum with its vibrantly pink-flowers on tall wiry stems, or the red-shaded Dianthus cruentas, you may be interested in another single-flowered pink of great loveliness. Dianthus ‘Anders Peace’ (£3.95 from www.allwoods.net ) carries delicate pale pink flowers singly on strong stems, making it an appealing plant for a well-drained sunny border, gravel garden, or even a container.