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10 Easy Cutting Flowers to Direct Sow
A cut-flower garden or "cutting garden" allows you to bring the beauty of your garden into your home. Fresh...Read More » -
10 Tips for Beginning Seed Gardeners
Even though it's one of our favorite things to do, at first, seed gardening can feel overwhelming. As with any...Read More » -
5 Steps to Harden Off Seedlings
Plants are like babies. When we start them indoors, we keep them sheltered and give them everything they need for...Read More » -
6 Steps to an Organic Garden
One of the greatest benefits of having a garden is controlling how your food is grown. Growing organically...Read More » -
9 Plants to Repel Mosquitoes
Spending time outside is the best part about summer, but battling the mosquitos... not so much fun. Here are...Read More » -
Artichoke: Sow and Grow Guide
General Information Whether grown for the edible flower bud or as a unique, 5'-6' ornamental, artichoke...Read More » -
Attracting Bees to the Garden
How You Can Help the Bees in Your Own Garden The following tips will help you create a beautiful garden...Read More » -
Average Last Frost Dates and Maps
How do I use my average first and last frost dates? Helping home gardeners grow their best garden is our...Read More » -
Basil: Sow and Grow Guide
There's a reason basil is so popular-it's delicious! There are many known species of basil, but Ocimum basilicum ,...Read More » -
Bean: Sow and Grow Guide
Much like homegrown tomatoes and many other vegetables, beans' flavor diminishes in storage, which is why fresh...Read More » -
Beet: Sow and Grow Guide
Join the beet renaissance! As the popularity of growing beets is increasing, all root vegetables are experiencing...Read More » -
Bolting: What, Why, and How to Prevent it
What is bolting? Bolting describes an edible, frost-tolerant plant like lettuce, cilantro, or other greens...Read More » -
Botanical Interests and KidsGardening.org Partnership
KidsGardening.org has a vision to nurture happier, healthier kids while learning in the garden and...Read More » -
Carrot: Sow and Grow Guide
Many carrots go beyond being long and orange. In fact, originally, carrots weren't long and orange at all. White,...Read More » -
Cat Grass: Growing Healthful Kitty Greens
You may have noticed that cats are naturally drawn to eating greens, even if you give them a chef-worthy dinner....Read More » -
Climate and Your Garden
As gardeners, we'd all love to have a long, mild growing season. But for lots of us that don't, there are plenty...Read More » -
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Composting 101
Why should I compost? Composting enriches your garden, while reducing waste that would otherwise go into the...Read More » -
Corn: Pollination
Corn is typically pollinated by the wind, having both male (tassels) and female (silks and ear) flowers. Pollen...Read More » -
Corn: Sow and Grow Guide
Corn conjures memories of summer barbeques, warm evenings, and gatherings with friends and family. Because...Read More » -
Cover Crops for a Naturally Better Garden
How and Why to Use Cover Crops Cover crops are fast growing plants, usually grains, legumes or grasses,...Read More » -
Cucumber: Sow and Grow Guide
Get ready, salads--home-grown cukes are on the way! Home-grown cucumbers have thin, tender skin that you...Read More » -
Cut Flower E-Book
Download the Cut Flower e-Book for tips on growing your best cutting garden!Read More » -
Cut-Flower Gardening—10 Tips for Success!
Are you thinking of trying your hand at cut-flower growing? Cut-flower gardening is a beautiful way to foster...Read More » -
Edibles for Partial Shade
Most vegetables and herbs do best in areas with full sun (6 or more hours/day). These include tomatoes,...Read More » -
Enjoying Edible Flowers
Have your flowers and eat them too! Many flowers taste "fresh" or "grassy", but several species have enjoyable,...Read More » -
Fall Sown Flowers
Get a jump on next season! You can sow both perennial, and many annual flowers in the fall. Some...Read More » -
Fertilizer: Which to use and when
About Fertilizer There are three essential macronutrients-nutrients needed in large amounts-that are the most...Read More » -
Flower Mixes: Sow and Grow Guide
GENERAL SOWING When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. In cold climates, sow flower mixes in the spring, 1 to...Read More » -
Frost Tolerance of Vegetables
In early fall, it pays to keep an eye on nighttime temperatures so that you get your frost-sensitive crops...Read More » -
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Garlic: 10 Health Benefits
We are pretty sure you don't need a reason to add garlic bread to your menu tonight, but we thought we would give...Read More » -
Garlic: Harvesting, Curing, and Storage
From planting to harvest, garlic requires a long growing period, so after a long winter filled with anticipation,...Read More » -
Garlic: Planting and Growing Guide
From mild and mellow, to bold and spicy, garlic is a culinary treasure. Use it raw or cooked to add distinctive...Read More » -
Garlic: Which to Choose?
Did you know that 99% of garlic sold in stores is just one or two different cultivars among the numerous...Read More » -
Germination Issues and Troubleshooting
Gardening can be a big adventure, especially when it's a new skill. It brings unexpected delights and successes,...Read More » -
Getting the Best Germination
7 Tips for Great Germination By buying from reputable suppliers, testing all of our seed at an independent...Read More » -
Hand Pollination for Squash, Cucumber, Melon, and Watermelon
One-third of the food produced in the US depends on bees for pollination, and your garden is no exception....Read More » -
Heat-Tolerant Lettuces and Other Greens
Salads don't have to end with spring! A crisp, colorful salad may be the perfect dish on a hot summer's day,...Read More » -
Help Save the Monarch
We all recognize the iconic monarch butterfly with its majestic orange and black wings. They make an...Read More » -
Herbs: DIY Indoor Garden
Tips for Success Indoor gardens bring fresh herbs to your fingertips for everyday recipes-even when the snow...Read More » -
Herbs: How to Preserve
Drying Herbs Many herbs are easily preserved by drying and hold their flavor well when dry. Simply cut a...Read More » -
How to Grow Food in Containers and Small Spaces
Whether you live in an apartment or have a very small yard, you can still increase your food security and do a...Read More » -
How to Plan Your Fall Vegetable Garden
What and Where to Sow: First, consider where you have space from harvested crops or will have space in the...Read More » -
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Lavender: Sow and Grow Guide
Lavender may be one of the most-loved and recognized scents of all time. Its heady aroma is calming, but...Read More » -
Lettuce: Sow and Grow Guide
For a lot of us, lettuce is a staple. Summer is built on a bowl full of lettuce greens, and in our opinion, no...Read More » -
Making Cut Flowers Last Longer
Flower arranging is not only creative and fun, but a beautiful way to showcase or share the beauty of your...Read More » -
Marigold: Sow and Grow Guide
Believe it or not, there is more than one kind of marigold! They typically vary in height and bloom size....Read More » -
Melon: Sow and Grow Guide
Is a melon by any other name still a melon? Yes! What many of us call cantaloupes are really muskmelons. True...Read More » -
Microgreens and Baby Greens: Sow and Grow Guide
Micro- and baby greens are tiny, tender, flavorful seedlings of vegetables and/or herbs. Microgreens may be...Read More » -
Microgreens and Sprouts What is the Difference?
Microgreens and sprouts are trending everywhere from cooking shows and magazines to fancy restaurants and food...Read More » -
Milkweed: Sow and Grow Guide
Not only is milkweed a beautiful addition to the garden, but it is the only food monarch butterfly caterpillars...Read More » -
Onion: Sow and Grow Guide
Growing onions from seed offers a wider variety, is less expensive, and gives you more control over growing...Read More » -
Overwintering Vegetables
There are two purposes for fall sowing—to harvest in late fall or winter, or harvest in spring from...Read More » -
Pea: Sow and Grow Guide
You won't have to trick anyone into eating their veggies with homegrown peas. Sweet and tender, they are perfect...Read More » -
Pepper: Sow and Grow Guide
While we have some general information on seed starting indoors, we receive a lot of customer requests for...Read More » -
Pests ID, Prevention, and Control
This is a great place to start when looking to see if your garden visitor is friend or foe. Ants...Read More » -
Pests: Prevention Methods
If there's one thing we want to avoid in our garden, it's pests. Here are some natural methods to prevent pests...Read More » -
Poppy: Sow and Grow Guide
Gardeners love poppies, and what's not to love! Their crepe-paper like blooms may look fragile, but they stand up...Read More » -
Pumpkin Activity Book
Celebrate autumn with our Pumpkin Activity Book! Inside, you'll find: Delicious pumpkin recipes for the...Read More » -
Pumpkins: Keeping Carved Pumpkins Fresh
Carved pumpkins look their best one to two days after carving, and without some care, rarely look good after...Read More » -
Radish: Sow and Grow Guide
These cool season crispers are more than bright red slices on a salad. Try roasting or pickling them for a new...Read More » -
Root Vegetables: 10 Tips for Success
Root vegetables are frost-tolerant, healthful, and store well. What isn't to love? We have 10 great tips to...Read More » -
Seed Starting Basics
Seed gardening is the most rewarding type of gardening! To take a small, dormant capsule of life and...Read More » -
Seed Starting Indoors
Gardening from seed has several benefits. With seed gardening, there are more varieties available to you, you...Read More » -
Seed Starting Outdoors
BOTANICAL INTERESTS MAKES SEED GARDENING EASY! Each Botanical Interests seed packet is rich with information...Read More » -
Small Space and Container Gardening for Beginners
Small on space but big on gardening? A lot can happen in a small space, and containers are a great way to...Read More » -
Soil Temperature for Higher Germination
Soil temperature is just as important as proper moisture to quickly achieve optimal germination rate. Without the...Read More » -
Soil Tests 101
Nurturing your soil is the most important step to a flourishing garden. Soil isn't just dirt, soil is alive, ever...Read More » -
Sowing Guides
These guides are designed to help gardeners create a gardening calendar customized to their climate, as they give...Read More » -
Sprouting Seeds at Home: Disinfecting, Growing, and Harvesting Tips
Answers To The Most Asked Questions About Sprouting Your Own Healthy And Delicious Seed At Home Is it...Read More » -
Sprouts: Growing Guide
Whether it's -12°F or 100+°F outside, you can always count on sprouts to give you a bounty of...Read More » -
Squash (Summer): Sow and Grow Guide
From long, green zucchini to yellow saucer-shaped patty pans, summer squash is extremely versatile in the...Read More » -
Squash (Winter): Sow and Grow Guide
The varied colors of winter squash makes us yearn for fall and cool temperatures. Richly flavored winter squash...Read More » -
Squash: Pests and Diseases
Your best line of defense against pests and disease in your garden is prevention. Row covers at transplant or...Read More » -
Stratification and Scarification
Have you seen special germination instructions on the back of our seed packets? Don't worry! These extra steps...Read More » -
Successive Sowing: Keep it Coming!
Ways to Successive Sow Sow two varieties of the same crop with different days to maturity (DTM) each in...Read More » -
Sunflower: Sow and Grow Guide
The botanical name, Helianthus , comes from the Greek words, helios meaning "sun" and anthos meaning "flower"....Read More » -
Sunflower: Tips for Growing Tall Sunflowers
Sunflowers grow best in full sun, getting 6+ hours per day. They will grow in just about any type of soil, but...Read More » -
Sweet Pea: Sow and Grow Guide
Sweet peas have been a garden favorite for centuries. We love them for their scent, asymmetry, early season...Read More » -
Tea Garden–10 Plants for Herbal Tea
Make iced or hot teas all year long with these healthful herbs from your garden. During the growing season you can...Read More » -
The Secret is in the Soil
Secrets to Soil Success What is Soil? Soil is a diverse mix of substances, teeming with life and...Read More » -
Three Sisters Gardening: Native American Companion Planting
What is companion planting? Companion planting is a gardening practice that places distinct species together...Read More » -
Tomato: Sow and Grow Guide
With so many tomato varieties and uses in the kitchen, it's no wonder tomatoes are one of our most popular...Read More » -
Tomatoes: Common Pests and Disease
Tomatoes are a garden staple, but sometimes pests or disease can make growing them a bit more of a challenge....Read More » -
Tomatoes: Late Season Harvest and Storage Techniques
After weeks of growing tomatoes in your garden, whether you live in a warm or cool climate, you'll have to think...Read More » -
Tucking in Perennials for the Winter
You may have nestled your dormant vegetable beds down for a good winter's sleep with a nice blanket of mulch....Read More » -
USDA Hardiness Zones
How does the USDA hardiness zone map help me choose varieties for my garden? The USDA hardiness zone map...Read More » -
Watermelon: Sow and Grow Guide
Watermelon is the quintessential summer food, and with more than 1,200 varieties, you are sure to find one that...Read More » -
What Makes a Seed Organic?
What makes a seed "organic"? Organic seeds are from plants grown by farmers following organic farm...Read More » -
Zinnia: Sow and Grow Guide
Zinnias are the star of the summer flower garden, loved by novice and expert gardeners. They bloom effortlessly...Read More »
