J & J Garden Club

J & J Garden Club The joy of gardenering with limited space available without having to incur hefty expenses. We share tips and ideas to create serene outdoor living spaces

06/18/2026

Sometimes it only takes one 🌺
Out of all the poppies I planted, only one decided to return this year, but what a show she’s putting on! Bold, vibrant, and standing tall like she knew she had something special to prove.

Gardening has a way of reminding me that success isn’t always in the numbers. Sometimes it’s in that one beautiful bloom that thrives against the odds and brings you joy every time you pass by.
Nature always gets the last word… and this year, she said “look at me.” ❤️

Anyone else have a “just one, but WOW” moment in their garden this season?

🌿 Philly Garden Mystery Solved! 🌿​Hey J & J Garden Club family! I stumbled across this absolute stunner hidden away righ...
06/15/2026

🌿 Philly Garden Mystery Solved! 🌿

​Hey J & J Garden Club family! I stumbled across this absolute stunner hidden away right here in Philadelphia, and I just had to share it because I have never seen one growing in the city before.

​Take a look at the second picture, the leaves are so massive they make my hand look tiny! It feels like something straight out of a prehistoric jungle. 🦖🦖

​After a little digging, it turns out this is Giant Butterbur (Petasites japonicus), also known as Fuki. It’s native to stream banks in East Asia and loves deep shade and tons of moisture. Since our intense Philly summer heat usually wilts massive leaves like this, it must have found the perfect, cool microclimate tucked away near these brick pavers to get this huge!

​It spreads via underground running roots and can get pretty aggressive if it's happy, but wow... what an incredible shade accent.

​Has anyone else in the club ever grown this or spotted it around Philly?

06/15/2026

Our Lilly game is 🔥
​"Good morning, fellow gardeners! 🌸 At the J & J Garden Club, our lilies are putting on an absolute show right now.

While they look spectacular in the ground, don't be afraid to bring that beauty inside!

​A simple glass vase, some fresh water, and a few stems of different varieties are all it takes to instantly brighten up your home. Take a look at how we harvested these deep crimson and coral beauties today.

What's blooming in your garden this week? Share your fresh-cut arrangements below! 👇✨

The Trumpet Vine (scientific name: Campsis radicans), a vigorous, woody climbing vine known for its bold, tropical-looki...
06/14/2026

The Trumpet Vine (scientific name: Campsis radicans), a vigorous, woody climbing vine known for its bold, tropical-looking blooms.

06/10/2026

The gift that keeps on giving! 👩‍🌾👨‍🌾🚜🌿🥔🥒🫑🥕🍠🍆🍅 🌿 What You Can Sow Directly in the Ground Right Now (June)
🥕 Fast-Growing & Heat-Loving Crops

These LOVE warm soil and will thrive if planted now:
Bush beans & pole beans
Cucumbers (perfect for your porch rail trellis setup)
Zucchini & summer squash
Sweet corn
Okra (especially great in heat)

🌶️ Bonus (If You Have Space)
These are usually transplanted, but you can still direct sow:
Basil
Dill
Cilantro (may bolt fast in heat—plant in shade)

06/09/2026

Regrow Bok Choy from Root Cutting!

I regrow bok choy the simplest way possible, no water rooting needed. I just place the root directly into soil, making sure it has good contact while keeping the tops exposed. It quickly pushes out fresh new growth, turning kitchen scraps into a continuous harvest.

06/08/2026

Sweet pea maintenence...
Remove tendrils to redirect energy into flower production 🌸

Meet Linda 🌵Living in the Philadelphia area, I never imagined I’d be growing a cactus outdoors through all four seasons,...
06/06/2026

Meet Linda 🌵

Living in the Philadelphia area, I never imagined I’d be growing a cactus outdoors through all four seasons, but here she is, thriving.

I named her Linda after a dear friend and mentor who embodied true resilience. No matter the conditions, she stood strong, adapted, and kept growing… just like this beautiful plant.

A little reminder that strength can be quiet, steady, and rooted in simply continuing to grow no matter what 🌱

Meet Gloria - My Hindu rope plant (Hoya carnosa compacta). She's putting on a gorgeous bloom display and this is one of ...
05/25/2026

Meet Gloria - My Hindu rope plant (Hoya carnosa compacta). She's putting on a gorgeous bloom display and this is one of the most unique flowering houseplants when it’s happy. Let’s see your Hoya plants 🪴

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