Tidy Tips are a wildflower native to California. They are more often grown in the gardens of England than in the United States.
Growing guide for Snapdragons. Purchase seedlings or start seeds indoors 8 to 10 weeks before you last spring frost. Seeds need light to germinated so don't cover them with soil, just press them lightly into the surface. Keep sprouts cool (55ยบ F) until they're ready to transplant outdoors.
Tips for growing Petunias. Petunias attract both hummingbirds and moths. A change in growing conditions can cause the white edges on some petunia flowers to change in size.
Native to southern Europe, Dusty Miller is grown primarily for its attractive silver-gray foliage and most gardeners prefer to cut off the flowers to encourage leaf growth. Its deer resistant silvery foliage is also lovely in the moonlight.
Celosia thrives in heat and humidity. Sow seeds directly outdoors in warmer zones. In cooler zones start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before last frost. Transplant seedlings 6 to 8 inches apart (tall varieties 12 to 15 inches apart) once you're sure the weather is going to stay warm. To dry Celosia, harvest them when they are fully open, removed leaves and hang them upside down to dry.
Guide for growing growing Marigolds. Marigolds possess natural compounds useful for repelling nematodes in the garden, especially African varieties. Several varieties are also widely used for their culinary and herbal properties (mostly for tea) in many Latin American countries.
Growing: Torenia (Bluewings, Wishbone Flower)
Guide for growing Torenia (Bluewings, Wishbone Flower). Seeds are tiny, slow growing and best started indoors 10 weeks before last frost date. Cover seeds lightly with soil. Transplant seedlings 6 to 8 inches apart. Keep plant moist (not wet) and apply fertilizer on a regular basis throughout their extensive flowering period.
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