You don't need a sprawling backyard to create a magical secret garden. A secret garden is not about size. It is about mystery. Some of the most enchanting gardens I've visited could fit inside a small patio, tiny courtyard, or…
A secret garden has a way of making the outside world disappear. Step through a vine covered arbor or follow a winding path, and suddenly the noise, the neighbors, and the day's worries seem miles away. Decorating a secret garden…
Imagine stepping into your backyard and feeling like you've entered your own world that's completely separate from the busy street, noisy neighbors, and endless to do lists. That's the magic of a secret garden. The best secret gardens aren't always…
Growing passionflower from seed takes patience, but the reward is a vigorous vine covered in stunning, exotic blooms. While the seeds can be slow to germinate, using the right techniques can greatly improve your chances of success. In this guide,…
Passion flowers have a personality of their own. Give them a small trellis, and they'll try to take over your fence. Ignore them for a few weeks, and they'll weave themselves into every nearby shrub. If you've ever wondered how…
You planted a passionflower because you wanted those stunning blooms. Instead, your vine has decided its life's mission is to cover every fence, trellis, and nearby shrub with endless green leaves. This is frustrating, right? I've seen passionflowers climb 20…
There’s something magical about watching a passion flower climb higher every week before bursting into some of the most unusual blooms you'll ever see. The good news is you don't need a large garden to enjoy one. With the right…
Passionflowers make people stop and stare. Their intricate blooms look almost too exotic to be real, yet these vigorous climbing vines are surprisingly easy to grow when given the right conditions. Whether you want to brighten a plain fence, cover…
If you've ever snipped a few fresh basil leaves for pasta or tossed chopped parsley over roasted potatoes, you already know one thing. Homegrown herbs can make an ordinary meal taste like something from your favorite café. The challenge is…
If you have ever tossed a packet of cilantro seeds into your garden bed in September because "it's basically spring, just colder," I want you to sit down for this one. I have grown herbs from seed every single fall…