Flower Gardening

Goddess of the Rainbow

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Coral Short

Iris was the renowned goddess of the rainbow in ancient Greece, so it makes sense that there are 200 species of colourful irises. They bloom in pink, purple, blue, yellow, orange, and white. Each year they come back spectularly retaining their … Continue reading →

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Popping Poppies

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Coral Short

Do you want to live on the wild side?  Poppies are a somewhat unusual addition to a garden – adding a dash of glamorous surprise to your boring beds. They will be worth the expense when you see their colourful … Continue reading →

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Springtime Celebration

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Coral Short

Spring is here and it’s time to celebrate with a few pots around your front entrance, backyard or balcony. Planting spring flowers is a ritual to shift the energy from the cold bleakness of winter into the hope for warmer … Continue reading →

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The Honeysuckle

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Coral Short

You can find many varieties of the fragrant honeysuckle vine at your local garden centre this spring. The 65 varieties of honeysuckle come in attractive tones of pink, white, orange, yellow and red. The Golden Flame Honeysuckle is one of … Continue reading →

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Primula Power

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Coral Short

Head down to your local garden centre and choose a large selection of primulas that catch your eye. There are over 400 varieties of Primulas in existence with many more hybrids, so there is no shortage of choices. Half of … Continue reading →

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Spring Cleaning in 4 easy Steps

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Coral Short

It’s time to clean up your messy winter garden by giving it a quick tidy and preparing it for the upcoming gardening season. Here are four easy things you can do to ensure your garden will continue to look its … Continue reading →

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Flower of the week: King Protea

Posted on December 18, 2012 by admin

The featured flower of the week is the King Protea. We are not the only ones to honor this plant, as it is also the national flower of South Africa. The King Protea is what is considered a flowering plant. … Continue reading →

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Christmas Cactus: A Classic Gift

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Coral Short

So a Christmas cactus has arrived in your home.  What to do?  Place your new friend in an indirectly light soaked area near a window. Too much bright sun is not healthy for it.  It does not do well in … Continue reading →

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Flower of the Week: Sweet Pea

Posted on December 12, 2012 by admin

The flower of the week: sweet pea is an attractive flower that is distinguished by its fragrant scent and its purple flowers.  Stemming from the Mediterranean, this is a flowering plant that climbs several feet, twining itself around buildings, trees … Continue reading →

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Double Trouble!

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Coral Short

Did you know there are over 5,000 types of tulips?  Lately I have had the joy of discovering the double flowered tulip, although they have been around for centuries.  They are so luscious that they resemble my favorite flower, the peony. Their … Continue reading →

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