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10 Easy Cut Flowers to Direct Sow
A cut-flower garden or "cutting garden" allows you to bring the beauty of your garden into your home. Fresh flowers...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 a Greener Garden
One of the greatest benefits of having a garden is controlling how your food is grown. Growing organically ensures...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 gard...Read More » -
Cut-Flower Gardening—10 Tips for Success!
Are you thinking of trying your hand at cut-flower growing? Cut flowers are a beautiful way to foster some...Read More » -
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Making Cut Flowers Last Longer
These are some simple techniques you can use to extend the life of your cut flowers fr...Read More » -
Poppy: Sow and Grow Guide
Gardeners love poppies, and what's not to love! Their crepe-paper like blooms may look...Read More » -
Pumpkins: Keeping Carved Pumpkins Fresh
Carved pumpkins look their best one to two days after carving, and without some care, ...Read More » -
Save the Monarch Butterfly
We all recognize the iconic monarch butterfly with its majestic orange and black wings, but the monarch is losing...Read More » -
Soil Temperature for Higher Germination
Soil temperature is just as important as proper moisture to achieve optimal germination rate. Without ensuring the...Read More » -
Sunflower: Sow and Grow Guide
The botanical name, Helianthus , comes from the Greek words, helios meaning "sun...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, a...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. But,...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 »
