Other choices arefoxglovesand crocus. cyclamen and wild ginger.Caladiumand elephant ears are good choices, as well. How cold hardy is a helleborus perennial? Hellebores will overwinter in zone 4-9. For winters that are quite harsh, mulching withcomposted leaf mulch, hay, or straw prior to wi...
There are versions of the hardy cyclamen that can be grown outdoors and will overwinter since they will withstand the colder weather. These are known as hardy cyclamens. Florist cyclamens are quite different from the hardy plant in many respects – mainly the minimum temperature in which they w...
Growing sweet alyssum from seed is quick and easy. If you live in Zones 7 and lower, start seeds indoors about six weeks before the last predicted frost date. If you’re in warmer Zones, plant alyssum directly in the ground or outdoor containers in early spring. In seed trays filled wit...
Pests & Diseases Slugs and snails, cyclamen mites, bacterial and fungal spots, powdery mildew, gray mold, white rot, root rot, southern blight, leaf smut, white smut All About Delphinium There are many different types and hybrid varieties of Delphinium under a wide range of scientific names. ...
(I will always remember those bronze cast squashes!). She is also aphilanthropist with deep family roots in New York City. Most importantly, she is an advocate for seed saving, specifically heirloom fruits and vegetables. Amy is one of the foremost heirloom plant conservationists in the United...