Annual flower seeds can be started off in later winter into spring – indoors or in a greenhouse. Here is a quick guide to help you get sowing. Commencing your flower-growing journey in January isn’t reserved for just herbs and vegetables. There’s a range of robust cool-season flowers that withstand a late frost, vital for …
Ageratum, commonly known as flossflower, is a charming and versatile half-hardy annual that brings a soft, fuzzy texture to gardens. It has clusters of small, button-like flowers in shades of blue, purple, pink, and white and offers a useful contrast to many other garden plants. Growing Ageratum is straightforward. It is a low-maintenance plant that …
Nasturtium are tremendous all-round plants for the garden. They can be perennials or annuals, climbing or border plants and also do well in containers. What is more, both leaves and flowers are edible, and can add a peppery, rocket-like taste in salads. Nasturtium are in the genus Tropaeolum and native to the warm climates of …