How to grow zinnia flowers It used to be that most of us grew zinnias in rows. You still can, but why not toss a few seeds around in your border, like the gardener did in the photo above? Since zinnias are so easy to grow from seed, that’s a colorful, and economical, way to fill […]

How long do garden seeds last? How do you tell if your old seeds are still good? Let’s find out! Wintertime is the season when these questions matter. The gorgeous seed catalogs arrive in the mail, tempting you with beautiful photographs. But before you go crazy, it’s time to inventory your leftover seeds to avoid duplication and determine viability. Seeds […]

1. Easter Lily The Easter lily is the obvious choice to top our list since it’s named for the holiday. Easter lilies are white with trumpet-shaped flowers. Traditionally, they are associated with purity and resurrection. This comes from Christian legend, which says that after Jesus’ death and resurrection, these flowers were found growing in the […]

The Thomas Jefferson Gardens Board will again be hosting “Meet Your Legislator”, with the first one of this Legislative session to be held on February 13, at 10:00 A. M. The Thomas Jefferson Gardens board continues to provide this community service as Thomas Jefferson recognized the importance of an informed electorate. Due to the Covid-19 […]