Love is in the air—and in the garden! This week we're celebrating with fiery red blooms that bring passion to your landscape, simple rose pruning tips for spectacular flowers, and ways to create perfect container combinations and your own peaceful garden sanctuary. Plus, looking for a unique Valentine's gift? Freeland & Sabrina’s Garden Experience is a two-day journey through a breathtaking garden along with hands-on design lessons—perfect for any garden lover.
Top 32 Red Flowers to Grow for a Gorgeous Garden
Red flowers make a bold statement in your garden—whether you prefer fiery tropical tones, deep romantic hues, or classic crimson blooms. From vibrant annuals to long-lasting perennials and shrubs, this list has something for every garden style. Plus, red flowers are a magnet for pollinators like hummingbirds and butterflies!
Find Peace in Your Garden:
How to Create a Serene Sanctuary
There’s a lot of noise in the world—but your garden can be a place of calm, beauty, and restoration. Learn how a few thoughtful design choices like graceful curves, flowing grasses, and fragrant blooms can transform your space into a peaceful retreat that soothes the senses and nurtures the soul. Photo by: Jan Johnsen.
Freeland & Sabrina's Garden Experience
Lessons for Creating Your Personal Oasis,
Taught to You in Their Personal Garden
April 24-25 (sold out!)
May 8-9 (10 spots left)
June 5-6 (just opened!)
This Valentine’s Day, go beyond flowers and chocolates—give the gift of inspiration! Freeland & Sabrina’s Garden Experience is a two-day journey into stunning landscapes, hands-on design lessons, and creative outdoor spaces that will spark fresh ideas for your own garden.
Make this the year to elevate your gardening skills! Walk through breathtaking gardens while learning essential design principles, innovative planting techniques, and ways to create a truly personal, year-round retreat. Whether you’re gifting it to a loved one or treating yourself, this experience is the perfect way to grow a more beautiful and meaningful garden in 2025.
Container Recipes for Success!
Choosing the right plants for a container isn’t always easy—they need to thrive in the same light and water conditions while growing at a similar rate to keep the arrangement balanced. To help you out, here are hundreds of stunning container combinations designed for success. Plus, you can filter by sun or shade, color, season, and more to find the perfect match for your space!
Beautiful roses are just 8 steps away! Learn how, when, and why to prune roses. We know you can do it! And, if pruning isn't your thing, you'll also find suggestions for low-maintenance landscape roses that will melt all your pruning worries away.
Not sure when to prune? Here are estimates based on USDA growing zones:
- Zone 10 - January
- Zone 9 - January/February
- Zone 8 - February/March
- Zones 5, 6 & 7 - March/April
- Zones 3 & 4 - May
Plant of the Week:
Oso Easy En Fuego® Rose
Turn up the heat in your garden with Oso Easy En Fuego® rose! This fiery beauty lives up to its name with blooms that shift from red and yellow to a glowing orange as they mature. With glossy dark green foliage, continuous blooms, and exceptional heat and cold tolerance, this low-maintenance rose brings effortless color all season long—no deadheading required! Plus, its vibrant flowers attract bees and butterflies, adding even more life to your garden. Buy online now or inquire at your local garden center. Photo by: Proven Winners.
I thought you might enjoy this fun opportunity to help choose America's Best Flower Festival! From spring bulb displays to summer dahlia shows, these festivals celebrate the joy of gardens across the country. Vote daily through March 3rd for your favorites, and who knows? You might discover some exciting new destinations to explore this year! Click here to cast your vote. Is your favorite on the list?
(Thanks, Barbara, for letting me know about this!)
Happy gardening!
—Linda
(There's also a Best Botanical Garden contest!)
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