Exploring Wildwood with Marie Dahlia
Wildwood, a charming coastal town located in New Jersey, is renowned for its stunning beaches, vibrant boardwalk, and a plethora of recreational…
15 Compact Berry Plants That Grow Well in Containers
You may think that you need a lot of space to grow berries, but I’m here to tell you that thanks to the breeding of new cultivars, gardeners…
Stunning black beauty lily
Lilies are my favorite flower. They last a long time in the garden, are often fragrant, make excellent cut flowers, and pollinators flock to…
15 Beautiful Vegetables with Ornamental Appeal
As a small-scale vegetable farmer, I see the beauty in growing food every day. From seed to harvest, every stage is captivating in its own…
21 Best Vegetables to Grow in Raised Beds
If you hope to turn your raised bed into the edible garden of your dreams, veggies are a must-have! With so many different types and varieties…
7 Tips for Growing Bountiful Flowers in Raised Beds
Raised beds have always been a great way to control your soil and keep closer tabs on your vegetable garden. But they aren’t just great for…
19 Native Plants With Beautiful Flowers
Before hybrid tea roses and climbing clematises of every color, there were native plants. Natives thrive with little intervention, and their…
How to Plant and Grow Honeywort, a Pollinator Favorite
Cerinthus available in Seeds from Renee’s Garden An unusual colored flower with pendulous indigo violet flowers hanging elegantly above…
13 Beautiful Perennials for Pacific Northwest Gardens
I love perennials. What’s not to love about them? They sleep all winter long below the soil and are low-maintenance during dormancy. When they…
How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Mountain Mint
I had heard for years that mountain mint was a pollinator magnet. But when I planted a seedling in my garden, I had no idea what buzz would…
Growing Vertically with the Top Five Native Vines for Pollinators
Native vines are a totally underutilized plant in Mid-Atlantic gardens. Filling gaps, covering walls and fences, and making a great vertical…