How To Grow Cyclamen Outdoors

Outdoor Cyclamen

The florist’s cyclamen has bloomed in our California garden for 20 years.  At times, they are difficult to grow indoors, yet we have two garden beds—one under a tree and

How To Grow And Care For Loosestrifes

Loosestrifes

We have chosen the loosestrife, which belongs to the primrose family, as our wildflower of the month. Our common loose-strife, Lysimachia quadrifolia, is a slender, symmetrical flower one to 2’

Can You Propagate Lilies From Scales?

Propagating Lilies

Have you ever tried to grow lilies from scales? If you haven’t, you are missing one of the most interesting gardening experiences.  Many new hybrid garden lilies produce little or

What Are The Standard Species Lilies

Lilies Species

In your garden, be it large or small, there is no reason why you may not enjoy the exquisite perfection of hardy lilies.  Even in a garden filled with overflowing