Even if you only have a few crocus flowers finally opening up, we hope you're enjoying the colours! Clusters of this flower look great along pathways and in rock gardens. Some vigorous varieties of crocus grow decently in short grass. Did you know that the spice saffron comes from the styles of Crocus sativus? #crocus #crocusflowers #crocusflower #crocuses #crocuscorms #purplecrocus #flowerbuds #spring #flowergarden #floweringlawn #flowerlovers #springgarden #flowerclusters #earlybloomers #iridaceae

Have you nibbled on rosemary flowers and enjoyed the flavour? Do you like thyme? How about nettles? Instead of going to the grocery store, what do you like to eat from garden foraging? Using snips or scissors and wearing gloves (unless you enjoy nettle stings), harvest a basketful to enjoy steamed or braised nettles with olive oil and salt, rosemary flowers and thyme leaves sprinkled on top! The young leaves of spring nettles are so tender. The stalks can be chewy. Harvesting mainly the leaves while leaving growth nodes on the stalks will enable more nettle leaves to regrow for future harvests, and the health of the plants. #nettles #nettleharvest #rosemary #rosemaryflower #rosemaryflowers #thyme #thymeleaves #springforage #springforaging #culinaryherbs #herbs #herbgarden #herbgardening #herbgardens #herbgardenlove #ediblegarden #ediblegardening #ediblegardens #ediblegardendesign #perennialedibles #edibleperennials #coastsalishplants #coastsalishterritory

Camellia, the wonderful evergreen flowering shrub, has flower buds opening now in our lovely coastal region. Some varieties flower in fall and winter, and some grow as tall as trees! If you have young plants but haven't yet fertilized them, consider adding a balanced fertilizer after blooming. An annual thick layer of shredded bark mulch or leafmould will keep the roots happy as they like to be shaded. There are over 250 species, and they are native to southern and eastern Asia, thriving in acidic soils. Have you got coffee grinds? Compost them at the roots of your shrub! #camelliaflowers #camelliaflower #flower #camellialovers #instaflowers #evergreenshrub #evergreenshrubs #shadeplant #shadeplants #glossyleaves #acidicsoil #makinggardens #springgardens #pinkflowers #bloomingbeauty #barkmulch #gardenmaintenance #gardeningtips #gardeningtipsforbeginners #coffeegrinds #coffee

Most plum trees need another variety to be cross-pollinated, leading to increased fruit production, so it's best to grow a few types! Planting or grafting at least one plum that flowers mid-season will also help the bees access the blossoms in warmer spring weather. There's so much to know about successful crops of delicious plums. #crosspollination #pollen #anthers #plumblossoms #plumblossom #plumtrees #prunus #earlyflowering #springflowers #springflowersmakemehappy #plum #plumfruit #plumbenefits #abundantgarden #februaryflowers #februaryflowers2024

Happy Hellebore Season! After these lovely flowering perennials finish blooming, you can divide most varieties and transplant them. (Propogate H. foetidus and H.argutiflous from seed.) Each of the 15 species has its own soil, light and fertility preferences. Hellebores grow excellently in woodlands and winter containers, preferring minimal root disturbance. Are you saving seeds or growing any varieties that have hybridized? #plants #helleboreflower #helleboreflowers #helleborefleur #helleboregarden #helleboreappreciationsociety #helleboresofinstagram #evergreenflowers #evergreenperennial #evergreenplants #perennialflowers #perennialblooms #februaryflowers #februaryflowers2024 #plantsmakepeoplehappy #winterflowers

Spring is the best time to prune your bamboo patch so new shoots will have ample room to grow and receive light. Be careful to locate any new shoots; do not step on them! Say goodbye to decaying stumps, which can be a tripping hazard. Sharp and strong tools will help get the job done. A healthy, well-maintained bamboo patch will grow stronger, well-formed, beautiful culms. How would you clean up this bamboo patch? #bamboo #bambooplants #bamboogardening #pruningbamboo #bamboocanes #mulchgardening #bamboowork #woodchips #bambootips #pnwbamboo #i💚bamboo #clumpingbamboo #februarygarden #gardening #gardeninspiration #gardens #gardenlove #sustainablegarden

It's pepper sprouting time!! 🌶 It's the time of year to start sprouting pepper seeds! These heat loving plants take time to sprout & grow. Start sweet or spicy pepper seeds in a container with a damp paper towel, cover with seran wrap to make a "mini hot house" and place in a warm area. Spray water on the paper towel often every day or two to keep the seeds moist. In about a week or two, the seeds will sprout. Once they've sprouted plant in nutient dense planting soil. #pepperstarts #chilipeppers #habanero #sweetpeppers #plants #yyj #lovegrowing #organicgardening #biodinamicgarden #gardens #hotpepper #health

Miner's Lettuce One of spring's first edible wild leafy greens has sprung in Coast Salish Territory! Botanically known as Claytonia perfoliata, Miner's Lettuce is a self-seeding annual that grows easily in partially sunny or shady areas. Its tender, heart-shaped leaves make a lovely addition to salads, and it's an awesome groundcover plant. Clusters of leaf disks with small white or pinkish flowers make shiny black seeds that will sow and grow the following spring. What do you love about Miner's Lettuce? Are you letting it grow and go to seed in your garden? #wildedibles #minerslettuce #claytoniaperfoliata #backyardhabitat #saladgreens #groundcoverplants #februarygarden #wildgardens #gardening #rewilding #gardeninspiration #gardens #gardenlove #annualplants #heartshapedleaves #purslanefamily #lowmaintenanceplants #lowmaintenancegarden #sustainablegarden #nativeplantsofnorthamerica #coastsalishplants