If you plan to grow more than one or two plants at a time, chances are most of them will be foliage plants. Though they aren’t as showy as the flower bearing varieties described in the last chapter, foliage plants can also be quite beautiful. In addition, they are simple to grow, easy to propagate and acclimate well to nearly any indoor environment.

The first thing you need to do is learn a little bit about flowers in general.  You need to learn the difference between annuals and perennials, for example.  Annuals need to be replanted every year, but perennials keep blooming year after year.
 
Always be sure to plan your flower garden carefully.  You must choose flowers that [...]

Did you know that those lush, colorful blooms called chrysanthemums are rooted in beliefs of human immortality and perfection? Today the “mum” graces gardens, cut flower arrangements and even salads (yes mums taste great), but they were taken much more seriously after T’ao Yuan Ming started it all in China around 500 A.D. 
 
Over long periods [...]

Mention bulbs and most people think of daffodils or jonquils, but the range of bulbous plants extends far beyond those pretty flowers.
While tulips, hyacinths and snowdrops also belong with the ‘true’ bulb family, there are many flowers that have corms, rhizomes or tubers. These include agapanthus and hippeastrums, dahlias, cannas and other lilies, irises, begonias, [...]