I suppose there are people out there who don’t like bearded iris. I just don’t happen to know any of them. If I did, I’ll bet I could change their minds with just a little bit of show and tell. Iris are some of the most beautiful and yet hard-working
Want in on a secret that can make your garden look terrific? Here it is: plant for four-season color. It’s all about looking at the big year ’round picture. Don’t simply focus on what’s in bloom at any given time. Plan before you plant so there are trees, shrubs and flowers creating
One of my favorite things about gardening in my back yard is listening to the buzz of the bees as they come and go from the flowers or the bird bath, where they’ve stopped for a drink. I’m a beekeeper, so the bees I hear and see most often are
Perennials may not have the instant gratification of colorful annuals, but they have something more. With basic good care, perennials come back year after year, and bloom their little hearts out. I asked some of the veterans of Tagawa’s Perennials Department to list a few of their favorite long-blooming perennials, and their
I love begonias, and it’s always puzzled me why more people don’t feel the same. Begonias are generally easy to grow, assuming you have very early morning sun or light shade that most of them prefer. Tagawa’s carries a rich variety of different types of begonias in colors ranging from
There are plenty of tasty edibles we routinely grow with our kids… but let’s look at some not-so-obvious options. Most children are naturally drawn to playing in the dirt, or “soil,” as we gardeners like to think of it. Why not encourage that by planting a few out-of-the-ordinary things they
If you want great tomatoes, then let’s spend just a little time in Tomato School… untangling the terms on all of the signs above the more than 100 varieties of tomatoes at Tagawa Gardens? Demystifying that tomato jargon can go a long way towards helping you select and grow the
Return the love with these basic planting tips and techniques. It’s a shame that growing roses intimidates a lot of gardeners. These beautiful flowers aren’t the divas you might think! Sure, they have a few likes and dislikes, but don’t we all?! There are thousands of beautiful roses to choose
Now is a great time to go hug your favorite tree! It’s Arbor Day in Colorado! National Arbor Day is always the last Friday in April, but Colorado marks it a week earlier, the third Friday of the month. Since the tradition began decades ago, state legislatures have always set
Tax day, April 15th, may not be your favorite day of the year, but look on the bright side! It’s the day we can put out our hummingbird feeders along the Front Range and expect guests at any time! Let’s look at some ways we can help out these amazing
