05/22/2026
This week’s featured plant: **Nasturtiums** — part of our edible flowers series!
Happy Friday, friends!
As part of our spring planting series, Debbie is sharing some of her favorite plants to grow this season. With more than 25 years of hands-on landscaping experience, Debbie brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to every garden she designs. Although she earned a BA in Psychology, her true passion has always been landscaping, plants, and helping clients create beautiful outdoor spaces.
**Nasturtiums** — part of our edible flowers series!
These cheerful annuals are true garden multitaskers. Easy to grow from seed and fast to bloom, nasturtiums offer vibrant color, edible flowers and leaves, and even help protect nearby vegetables by attracting pests away from your garden crops.
Sprinkle the seeds, water lightly, and enjoy the show! Nasturtiums are low-maintenance plants that give back in so many ways.
Not only are they beautiful, but they’re also delicious. Their peppery flavor adds a unique twist to salads, garnishes, and summer dishes — an easy way to elevate everyday meals with a pop of color and flavor.
Nasturtiums also attract beneficial pollinators like bees and butterflies, helping your garden thrive naturally through pollination.
Another bonus? They act as a natural pest deterrent, reducing the need for chemical pesticides by drawing aphids and unwanted pests away from your vegetables and flowers.
And let’s not forget the stunning colors, giving your property a tropical appeal. From fiery reds and oranges to bright sunny yellows, nasturtiums bring warmth, beauty, and charm to any garden space.
Best of all, they’re drought-tolerant! These hardy plants thrive even in hot, dry conditions, making them a wonderful choice for low-maintenance gardens.
A beautiful, useful, and resilient addition to any spring garden!
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