Planting Spring Bulbs in Nova Scotia: What Will Come Back, and What Will Not
Fall is bulb-planting season in Nova Scotia, and the province’s long, steady cold season is actually an advantage: most hardy spring bulbs get more…
Flowers That Actually Thrive in Northwest Territories, and the Ones That Struggle
A practical look at which flowers survive Northwest Territories winters and short summers, and which popular varieties rarely make it to bloom.
Planting Spring Bulbs in Northwest Territories: What Will Come Back, and What Will Not
Spring bulbs can absolutely go in the ground in the Northwest Territories, but the calendar window is short and the cold is more than enough for chilling.
Flowers That Actually Thrive in North Dakota, and the Ones That Struggle
A look at which flowers survive North Dakota’s harsh winters and short summers, and which ones need to be treated as annuals instead.
Planting Spring Bulbs in North Dakota: What Will Come Back, and What Will Not
Spring-flowering bulbs can absolutely thrive in North Dakota, but not all of them will come back year after year.
Flowers That Actually Thrive in North Carolina, and the Ones That Struggle
North Carolina spans USDA zones 5b to 8b, so a flower reliable in the mountains can fail on the coast. This rounds up what actually holds up statewide.
Flowers That Actually Thrive in Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Ones That Struggle
Newfoundland’s cool, short summers suit cold-hardy perennials and cool-season annuals far better than heat-loving flowers that need long, warm growing seasons to bloom.
Planting Spring Bulbs in North Carolina: What Will Come Back, and What Will Not
Spring bulbs planted in North Carolina face two separate tests: a calendar test (getting them in the ground at the right moment) and a climate test…
Planting Spring Bulbs in Newfoundland and Labrador: What Will Come Back, and What Will Not
Spring bulbs planted in Newfoundland and Labrador face a paradox: the winters here are cold enough to satisfy almost any bulb’s chilling needs, but not…
Flowers That Actually Thrive in New York, and the Ones That Struggle
New York’s cold winters and humid summers favor tough perennials and natives over Mediterranean or tropical flowers that need mild, dry conditions.