It’s still pretty cold here in Ohio.  But, that’s okay, because the cold weather doesn’t have to stop your gardening!  You can plant cold-hardy pansies and violas in the early spring in Ohio. But what is the difference between pansies and violas and how do you ensure that your pansies and violas thrive? What’s the Difference Between Pansies and Violas Pansies are part of the viola family.  However, while both pansies and violas are cold-tolerant perennials that look similar, they are indeed different.  Pansies are bigger than violas.  Also, pansies have one petal poin ..read more

Spring is about to hit, which means that now is the time to plan your Ohio garden. Spring in Ohio is exciting, but gardening can be overwhelming, especially for beginning gardeners. There are so many plant options to choose from and so much to do to prepare for spring! Here are some guidelines to help you plan your garden in Ohio this spring. List Your Gardening Goals What do you want to do with your garden? Do you want a tranquil Zen garden with a water feature?  Do you want a pepper paradise?  Do you want abundant vegetables for canning and preserving?  Do you want an herb ga ..read more

Spring is upon us, and we’re excited for our first Pansy & Viola Festival on March 23rd – March 30th! We’ll have some fantastic guests, live music, food, contests, flower discounts, and more.  For more details about our Pansy & Viola Festival, see below.  But, first, let’s explore some of the best springtime festivals for families in Ohio. Dayton-Beavercreek Children’s Festival This is a new festival put on by Heartfulness Dayton, which is a “non-profit educational organization for wellness and training,” and it will be at Trebein Elementary.  Date March 8th Cost Ticket ..read more

Most of the time, winter is devoid of flowers. Yet, there are some flowering plants that love winter, such as cyclamens. In fact, cyclamens are often sold during the winter because these colorful beauties love cold temperatures. Here is all that you need to know about cyclamens, including what they are, why they are a “reverse perennial,” and how to take care of them. WHAT IS A CYCLAMEN? A cyclamen is a plant with heart-shaped leaves that are variegated with silver veining or patches. Its flowers come in pink, red, white, and purple, and their colors can be solid or marb ..read more

Believe it or not, winter is the perfect time to plan your spring and summer garden and develop your garden planning checklist.  With the foliage of summer gone, you can really see what your garden looks like, what needs to be done, and plan ahead to take advantage of lower prices and less rush at garden centers. Here’s everything that you need to consider when planning your garden in the winter. Trim or Move Plants With the foliage at a minimum, you can truly see what your garden looks like.  You can see what branches need to be trimmed and what plants are crowding others.  Yo ..read more

Believe it or not, winter is the perfect time to plan your spring and summer garden.  With the foliage of summer gone, you can really see what your garden looks like, what needs to be done, and plan ahead to take advantage of lower prices and less rush at garden centers. Here’s everything that you need to consider when planning your garden in the winter. Trim or Move Plants With the foliage at a minimum, you can truly see what your garden looks like.  You can see what branches need to be trimmed and what plants are crowding others.  You can analyze your garden’s layout to see w ..read more

When planting in Ohio, there are so many native plant options. Your garden should be a mix of annuals and perennials. And the good news is that you can choose from a wide variety of indigenous, native plant options.  Let’s start with the basics. Annuals allow you to add some colorful creativity to your garden each year. Perennials are a strong foundation. So that’s why you need both.  Choosing native plants for your garden makes sense because they are indigenous to the region. They are built to thrive in the local habitat. And that’s why native annuals and perennials just makes sens ..read more

Chances are your garden typically contains a vibrant mix of annuals and perennials. But how do you choose an appropriate place for each type of plant? Follow along as we dive into the individual needs of annuals and perennials. We’ll keep it simple. But there are some primary differences that are important to understand. And once you’ve got that down, helping both types of plants thrive is easy. So let’s get down to the basics.  Annuals vs Perennials All flowers don’t have the same lifespan. So what is the difference? Annuals are meant to grow vibrantly and beautifully throughout the sea ..read more

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when someone mentions Valentine’s Day? Maybe love, cupid, and chocolate? But there is one other thing that’s on everyone’s mind for February 14th: the timeless gift of flowers.  The question isn’t whether to get your loved one flowers. Instead, it’s what flowers should you get them? With so many choices to explore it can be hard to choose.  But not to worry because we’ve got your complete guide of the best flowers for Valentine’s Day. You’ll see all of the must-haves for this upcoming romantic day. Sweet Violet, Our Top Pick for Valentine’s ..read more

Your plants have been enjoying a vacation out in the sun for a couple months now, but now it’s time to bring them back in before autumn brings its chill.   But how do you bring them in without welcoming pests?    Much like coming home from a vacation out of the country, your plants have to go through “customs” – where you debug and make sure you’re bringing them indoors without also welcoming pests into your home.    In this article we will discuss how to bring your plants inside for cooler days … without also welcoming pests into your home.    We will also ..read more