Virtues: This is a highly ornamental, fragrant, useful herb, all owing to its green-and-cream variegated leaves. A great choice for gardeners looking to combine the ornamental and edible gardens into one. Deer resistant; attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds.
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Scented Geraniums
Question: What can you tell me about “scented” geraniums? Do they have a particular scent? I find all geraniums smelly so please explain how these are special.
With the “unofficial” start to summer under our belts and hopefully some quality and enjoyable time in the garden/yard over Memorial Day weekend, it’s hard not to think about spending as much time as possible outdoors. As you think of ways … Read Article
Get More for Less Sale at GardenersHub
As you celebrate Memorial Day weekend, and hopefully spend ample time working in your garden and yard, be sure to also make some time to check out the new and expanded $14.99 and Under section at Horticulture’s official store, GardenersHub.com. … Read Article
FREE Gardening Workshop Thursday – Register Now!
When you grow ingredients for delicious, fresh-from-the-garden salads, many experts recommend growing them in a beautiful range of colors, textures and shapes. By adding a rainbow of color to your garden it not only makes it more visually beautiful, but … Read Article
Presto Tickseed
We love ‘Presto’ tickseed (Coreopsis grandiflora ‘Presto’) because it offers the cheerful all-summer flowers of tickseed on a plant that’s half the typical size. Great perennial for the front of the border. Read Article
Garden How-To :: Episode 10: All Garden Bugs
In this episode of Garden How-To, Kathy Cropp discusses beneficial and damaging insects commonly encountered in gardens. She interviews her daughter, Darcy Cropp, a certified pesticide applicator and market grower of flowers and vegetables, for her perspective. This episode includes … Read Article
Smart Gardening Value Pack
Spring is here and we’re hearing and seeing that many more of you are getting out in the yard and embracing a new gardening season! That’s why the editors of Horticulture teamed up with Womanswork to create this month’s Smart … Read Article
Success with Delphiniums
I’ve failed with delphiniums in the past. Are there tricks to growing them well? Read Article
Nest In Style on Horticulture Radio :: Episode Four: Growing Food Gardens
Don’t miss co-host Teresa O’Connor’s interview with internationally renowned chef and television personality Graham Kerr (aka “The Galloping Gourmet”), who explains why he has finally started a kitchen garden of his own. Then Teresa and co-host Jayme Jenkins review some of their favorite products for getting your own food garden off the ground, even if you’re short of space. Read Article
Companions for Bluestar
Some ideas for what to plant with Arkansas bluestar (Amsonia hubrichtii), the 2011 Perennial Plant of the Year. Read Article