Few flowers look more cheerful than a vibrant yellow bloom. Like a little drop of sunshine, such golden blossoms can brighten up a garden with their happy little faces. Though perennials come back year after year, annual yellow flowers are easy to tuck into empty spaces and containers for instant color. 1. California poppies (Eschscholzia…
Unique names abound in the botanical world, and some plants, as you likely know, even have multiple names. Scientific names help us keep them all straight, so each of the flowers below has its genus and species (where applicable) listed following the common name for clarity. For a glimpse into the fascinating – and often…
A remarkable number of flowers start with the letter B, so although I have included many of them in this article, I apologize if I missed a few! From lovely native wildflowers to stunning tropical blooms, here is a list of 20 beautiful flowers that start with B, organized by annuals and perennials for your…
I love dreaming about turning my place into a beautiful park-like place. Little by little, we’re adding some of the flowers I dream about. Today I’m sharing an interview with a couple of people who followed (and are still working on) their dream. Meet Jane Penders and Jay Dryden, whose dried edible flowers and lavender…
What was that stunning flower you saw the other day? The name started with an A … Whether you’re looking for a specific plant or simply browsing for garden inspiration, here is a list of amazing flowers that start with A, organized by annuals and perennials for convenience. Annual Flowers that Start with A 1….
After a long, cold winter, celebrate the start of spring with these spring flowers coloring pages! These free printables will add a pop of bright color and are perfect for both kids and adults. There’s something so refreshing about seeing spring flowers bursting out of the soil. They remind us of new beginnings and that…
With more than 40,000 named roses in existence, learning about the different types of roses can seem a daunting task. This article breaks down rose classification into a simple, neatly organized guide based on the classification scheme of the American Rose Society, the international authority on rose classification. The American Rose Society divides all roses…
Should I plant flowers in my vegetable garden? What do you think? In ancient history, people grew plants for the practical purpose of providing food. When flowers grew naturally alongside these plants, gardeners did not uproot the flowers. But as civilizations progressed, gardeners started to divide properties into vegetable gardens and flower gardens. I’m happy…
We have compiled this Wyoming native plants list to help you choose the best wildflowers for your native garden or landscape. The Indian paintbrush is the state flower and it’s illegal to pick it if you see it by roadsides or anywhere else in the state. It’s just one of many native wildflowers you can…