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Gladiolus Get Their Groove Back

Gladiolus Get Their Groove Back

Flowers seem to wax and wane in popularity. Right now, people are crazy for dahlias and ranunculus. One flower that's been out of favor for ages is the...

Perfectly Pink Tulips: Spring Inspiration from Holland

Perfectly Pink Tulips: Spring Inspiration from Holland

Gardeners often have a strong opinion about pink flowers. Clearly, many people love them, because no matter what the season, they are always among our top...

Eucomis: Pineapple Lilies for Your Patio

Eucomis: Pineapple Lilies for Your Patio

 The first time I saw a eucomis plant was in my own garden. I didn't know what to expect when I purchased these exotic-looking South African...

5-Star Plants: Clematis Jackmanii

5-Star Plants: Clematis Jackmanii

Clematis Jackmanii was first introduced in the mid-1800s, and it's still recognized as one of the very best clematis for home gardens. This...

10 Easy Perennials for Shade

10 Easy Perennials for Shade

 Many gardeners believe that a shady yard is a liability. It’s easy to understand why. From roses to dahlias, peonies to petunias, all the...

New Perennials for Your Flower Garden

New Perennials for Your Flower Garden

 I feel like we all deserve some treats for surviving 2020. So I have decided to reward myself with some new plants. If you have come to the same...

2021 Color Trends for Your Flower Garden

2021 Color Trends for Your Flower Garden

The Slow Flowers Society is a community of flower farmers, gardeners and floral designers, with more than 800 members throughout the US and Canada. In a...

New Flirty Fleurs Dahlia Collections for 2021

New Flirty Fleurs Dahlia Collections for 2021

Last summer’s lockdown wasn't all bad for gardeners. Most of us got to spend much more time in our gardens. That was certainly true for floral...

14 New Dahlias for Your Summer Flower Garden

14 New Dahlias for Your Summer Flower Garden

It’s December. Have you ordered your dahlias yet? Planting season is still 4 months away, so it may seem early. But dahlia lovers know that the best...