Delphinium (Delphinium grandiflorum) is a genus of about 300 species of annuals, biennials or perennials in the family Ranunculaceae. ...

Most people think knowing your soil’s pH is the most important thing you need to know. It is only part of what you need to know about...

Sun loving, summer flowering Achilleas are water wise plants that add a punch to the garden. They come in a large range of colours. ...

Looking for a garden project? How about creating a Moon Garden? Moon Gardens are gardens that are enjoyed at night by the light of the...

Due to COVID and people being in lockdown gardening has become very popular. As a result, there has been a massive increase in online...

Looking for a plant for a boggy area in your garden? Then perennial Lobelias are what you are looking for. These plants must have...

This is an amazing group of plants that are tough as. They handle our cold winters and hot summers providing a stunning display of...

I know that this sounds crazy, but I don’t like to cut the flowers in my garden. Everything is planted to achieve a certain “look”. Cutting

If you’re looking for a high-impact, long-blooming perennial with low water requirements and amazing diversity, penstemons are the...

Iris x robusta 'Gerald Darby' Iris × robusta is a designation for hybrids of two native American irises (Iris versicolor × Iris...

The Pacific Coast Irises or Californian Irises are beardless irises which are generally small, compact plants with slender, wiry...

Perennial Asters are the star in the garden during autumn with their daisy like flowers in shades of pink, blue, mauve and white. These...

Irises are one of my weaknesses but sadly most people only use Dutch irises as a cut flower. With nearly 300 species in the genus Iris,...

The options for cut flowers during the colder months can be limited so it is always exciting when you can add one to your collection. ...

Papaveraceae The family Papaveraceae is in the major group Angiosperms (Flowering plants). It consists of 44 genera and approximately...

It is hard to believe that the history of this amazing variety of sweet pea has not yet been documented. The Gawler variety of sweet pea...

So why are dried flowers so popular? They are long lasting. You can get up to a year if not longer from your dried flowers. Whereas fresh...

Lace Flowers (Queen Anne's Lace, Chocolate Lace and Green Mist) are light and airy flowers that are used as fillers in floral...

There is nothing more beautiful than watching the leaves turn colour during Autumn and watching them flutter to the ground. However, did...

With their bright scented flowers, it is easy to see why Sweet Williams are a traditional cottage garden favourite. Dianthus barbatus are...