Garden Journal

Sweet Pea Flowers: Why They are So Popular

Sweet Pea flowers are a type of climbing vine that are known for their sweet fragrance and delicate beauty. They have been popular for many years, and their popularity has only grown as more people...

How to Preserve Sweet Pea Seeds: A Comprehensive Guide

Elevate your gardening with our guide to saving sweet pea seeds. Learn how to select, harvest, and store seeds to keep your garden blooming with these timeless flowers year after year. Perfect for ...

How to Start Sweet Pea Seeds using the Paper Towel Method

Easily start sweet pea seeds with the paper towel method! Our simple guide covers everything from germinating seeds to transplanting seedlings. Perfect for gardeners seeking a fast, space-efficient...

How to Create a Stunning Sweet Pea Bouquet: A Step-by-Step Guide

Sweet pea flowers are a popular choice for bouquets and flower arrangements due to their delicate beauty and sweet fragrance. Whether you are a seasoned florist or simply looking to create a specia...

Sweet Peas: Nostalgia Blooms in the Modern Garden

Bring a touch of nostalgia to your garden with sweet peas, those classic blooms beloved by our grandmothers. Discover their enchanting fragrance and vibrant colors as they make a stylish comeback. ...

Help! My Sweet Pea Seeds Sprouted in the Mail (or did they..?)

Every year I receive a handful of emails saying something like this: "Help!  My sweet pea seeds have spouted in the mail and then dried up!" My lovely customers will send along a photo of their see...

Starting Sweet Pea Seeds in Soil Blocks

Discover how to start sweet peas with soil blocks—a plastic-free, efficient method that supports healthier root growth. Our guide and videos show you how to create soil blocks, highlighting their b...

Sweet Peas and Fragrance

One of the main reasons I grow sweet peas is for the fragrance. A little bouquet of these beauties really can 'perfume a room'! To some people, the fragrance is the most important aspect of the sw...

My Five Favorite Sweet Pea Books

I've put together a selection of my very favorite books about sweet peas. Chosen for their informative content and pretty pictures, I think that any sweet pea grower and gardener will love to take ...

5 Tips for Autumn Gardening Success

I always like to think of autumn as the beginning of the gardening year rather than the end of it and there are lots of jobs you can do now that will set you up for the growing season to come. If y...