The Growing Place

When people think of herb gardens, they often picture growing fresh basil, rosemary and thyme for culinary purposes. However, herbs can serve two purposes in the garden. By allowing some of your herbs to bloom, you can create a beautiful pollinator garden that provides nectar and pollen for bees, butterflies and other beneficial i...

Few plants capture the imagination of a garden quite like roses. With their timeless beauty, incredible fragrance, and months of colorful blooms, it’s no wonder they remain one of the most beloved garden plants. But with hundreds of varieties available, choosing the right rose can feel overwhelming. The good news is there’s a rose...

Far from being gloomy, goth gardens are rich with texture, contrast and atmosphere. Visitors are invited to slow down, wander winding paths and appreciate the elegance found in shadowy foliage, deep-colored flowers, weathered stone, and architectural details that seem lifted from the pages of a Victorian novel.

In this first installment of our two-part series “After Dark”, we’re exploring how white flowers, silver foliage, and solar lighting can transform your landscape into a glowing nighttime retreat. While this week is all about reflecting light and creating moonlit magic, stay tuned next week for part two where we will venture to the...

Late May is the perfect time to get your veggie garden growing with warm season crops. We have collected some of our best growing tips so you can reap bountiful harvests this summer.