Drew Swainston

19 hours ago | homesandgardens.com | Drew Swainston

If you want some fast-growing flowers to add bright color and interest to flower borders this summer, it is not too late. June is an excellent time to sow lots of annual flower seeds that can germinate quickly and reward you with bountiful blooms for late summer. The likes of cosmos, zinnia, sunflowers, calendula, bachelor’s button and more are all suitable for sowing this month.

1 day ago | homesandgardens.com | Drew Swainston

Spring is rhubarb season, that time of the year when growers pick lots of the sharp and sweet stems to use in pies, tarts, cakes, crumbles, and other desserts. The versatile rhubarb stems can even be used in savory dishes or drinks. While growing rhubarb is simple, there is one common issue that can affect your harvest each spring. And that is bolting rhubarb, where the plant starts to put all of its energy into flowering and fruiting.

3 days ago | inkl.com | Drew Swainston

How to get rid of shameplant. June is a prominent time for weeds to let loose in our yards. The warmer months encourage weeds to bloom, spread, and take over spaces where they're unwelcome. One of the most unique weeds catching the attention of gardeners in the southern US states in particular is shameplant, or Mimosa pudica.

3 days ago | homesandgardens.com | Drew Swainston

If the cost of your grocery shop is rising, you may be looking to save money by growing your own vegetables. More and more gardeners are thinking this way, as homegrown vegetables not only save money but are also more flavorful and nutritious than store-bought, plastic-wrapped ones. You are not going to become fully self-sufficient overnight, and unless you are blessed with acres of growing space and plenty of time, a home vegetable garden will not provide everything you eat.

3 days ago | flipboard.com | Drew Swainston

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