Featured Trees and Plants at Nikka Yuko Japanese Gardens

Wildflower and Native Plants: Are they the same?

Discover the distinction between native plants and wildflowers, and how choosing the right seeds can create a low-maintenance, biodiverse meadow garden.

Blooming Daylilies in Beautiful Colours

Learn about my experience growing fingerling potatoes in a cloth bag and the challenges I faced. Find out the benefits of regular pots for potato cultivation and the importance of proper watering.

Plant of the month: Burning Bush

Caring for Poke Milkweed

Poke milkweeds are an important nectar source for native bees and other nectar-seeking insects. Discover how to care for poke milkweed,

On Harvesting Pumpkins, Squash and Gourds

Seasonal tips on picking pumpkins and squash. For example, if you are picking squash, remember to let them cure for about a week.

Veggie Bites- Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts need to be grown in full sun and in rich soil. I will treat them as I treat my potted tomatoes daily watering.