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10 Crops That Grow in 60 Days
Summer is in full swing and it has me thinking about all the tasty fall crops I can still sow and harvest in...Read More » -
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 Flowers for Quick Color
In the spring when the garden calls, we make a list of some varieties that can be direct sown and flower...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 Reasons to Garden from Seed
Gardening from seed has big advantages. The experience of taking what looks like a tiny stone, sowing it,...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 frost dates? Helping home gardeners grow their best garden is our mission. To do that,...Read More » -
Baby Green Smoothie Recipes
Growing baby greens indoors? Smoothie Mix baby greens are perfect for, well, smoothies! Try three delicious...Read More » -
Baked Whole Pumpkin Soup
This whole pumpkin soup recipe creates a deliciously-elegant display on the dinner table. As is, the recipe is...Read More » -
Basil Simple Syrup
Flavored simple syrup can bring new life to your favorite beverages. And just like the name implies, it is so...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...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 » -
Blistered Shishito Peppers
These days, it seems every restaurant has blistered shishito peppers on its appetizer menu, and we know why! Our...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 » -
Bread and Butter Refrigerator Pickles
Cucumber plants can be mighty prolific. So when you're done putting cucumbers in salads, sandwiches, and...Read More » -
Bring back the fava bean!
What has beautiful flowers, delicious leaves, pods of delightful protein, and makes a great cover crop? Fava...Read More » -
Broccoli: Sow and Grow Guide
Broccoli heads are actually clusters of flower buds. One of the most healthful vegetables, it's packed with...Read More » -
Butterfly Haven
In the winter, I think about warmer weather and enjoying the scents and sounds in my garden, including the...Read More » -
Butternut Squash "Noodles" with Kale
While our first love will always be traditional pasta, we can't stop thinking about veggie noodles! It's just...Read More » -
Cabbage: Sow and Grow Guide
Cabbage is hearty, versatile, stores well, and it may even be one of the showiest vegetables you ever grow. Head...Read More » -
Calendula Benefits and DIY Oil
What's not to love about calendula ( Calendula officinalis )? This easy-to-grow annual, also called pot...Read More » -
Candied Flowers
Candied flowers are delicious, and can last for several months. Use them as edible decorations on desserts,...Read More » -
Caramelized Red Onions
Red onions have a high sugar content already, so when you slow cook them with honey and apple cider vinegar,...Read More » -
Carrot Coriander Soup
All carrots, regardless of color, can certainly be enjoyed raw—but cooking these garden gems brings out...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 » -
Cauliflower: Sow and Grow Guide
Cauliflower is nutritious, versatile, and a low-carb superstar. You can find cauliflower used in everything from...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 » -
Collard Greens Enchiladas
Collard plants can take the heat and also are among the most cold-tolerant crops, surviving to 20°F....Read More » -
Color and Inspiration in the Garden
Most any garden in bloom evokes a sense of happiness. After all, flowers are proven mood-boosters! Gardens of...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 » -
Cover Crops–Growing Soil Health!
Why I Use Cover Crops Being a co-owner of Botanical Interests means I can be creative with new products....Read More » -
Creative Color Combinations
Planning a flower garden can be a lot of fun, but choosing colors for your garden can seem overwhelming with so...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 Flowers: Choosing and Arranging
Bring the beauty of your garden inside! Cut flowers brighten homes, dress up events, and make delightful gifts...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 » -
Decorate for Fall with Dried Corn
Homegrown decorative corn comes in a variety of rich colors that make an eye-catching fall decoration when dried....Read More » -
DIY Flower Crown
What's not to love about a delicate flower crown? Flower crowns can add a romantic feel to wedding ensembles, a...Read More » -
DIY Holiday Decor
Have fun being creative while saving money this holiday season! Making your own holiday decorations can be a...Read More » -
DIY Lavender and Rosemary Sugar Scrub
Sugar scrubs can be expensive and filled with unwanted additives. Making your own will ensure that it is made of...Read More » -
DIY Seed Bombs
Seed bombs are fun to make, and an easy way to bring color to an otherwise dull section of the garden. They...Read More » -
DIY Tomato Supports
Tomatoes are one of several crops that are best grown in your own garden. The homegrown flavors of...Read More » -
DIY Wedding Flowers
"About 1/3 of my flowers were from my garden, grown from seed." –Cara Jo Photo credit...Read More » -
Dried Tomatoes in Olive Oil
Nothing says summer like fresh, sun-ripened tomatoes from the garden! As many of us start our tomato seeds, we...Read More » -
Easy Bee Watering Station
A bee visits about 2,000 flowers on an average day; imagine how thirsty they get on a hot day! They work very...Read More » -
Easy Herb Drying Rack
Preserve the bounty from your herb garden by drying! One of the best and easiest ways to dry herbs from your...Read More » -
Easy Patio Gardening!
I do not remember a time when I haven't gardened. Even as a 20-something living in an apartment with a small...Read More » -
Easy Zucchini Refrigerator Pickles
Cucumbers get all the pickle glory. Try zucchini pickles! Enjoy these easy, delicious, no-can pickles. Your...Read More » -
Edible Lavender
We often think of lavender only in lotion, oils or candles with its relaxing aroma, even though it's also...Read More » -
Edibles for Partial Shade
Leafy greens and herbs are champions when it comes to growing in part shade. Their large leaves give them more...Read More » -
Enchanted Milkweed Light
Have you ever seen milkweed seed pods? They are pretty cool even when they're closed, but then they open to...Read More » -
Endless Harvests: Inspiration for All Those Veggies
It happens every year. Each spring I am so excited to garden that I grow more than my family could ever eat. I...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 » -
Enjoying My Bee Garden
While my garden is my reprieve—a place to recharge—I like to share it with my sweet, bee friends, and...Read More » -
Everything's Coming up Sunflowers
Ah yes, summery, sunny, sunflowers—something my garden cannot go without! Sunflowers are great for so...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 » -
Flea Market Street Corn
When summer arrives, one of our favorite activities is visiting the Mile High Flea Market in Denver, Colorado....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 » -
Fresh Herb Ornaments
We all want to celebrate the season, but celebrate with a smile and really mean it! You know when you really mean...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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Gardening Questions Answered
Because we are committed to inspiring and educating the gardener in you, we answer a lot of gardening questions...Read More » -
Garlic Confit
Sounds fancy, doesn't it? Confit (kōn-fēʹ) comes from the French word "confire," which translates to...Read More » -
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 » -
Green Bean Fries
One of the best vegetables fresh from the garden is green beans . They are also surprisingly versatile in the...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 » -
Have a Bloomin' Year!
There is nothing quite like a fresh bouquet of flowers. I always have flowers on my kitchen table. There is...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...Read More » -
Heirloom Tomato Sauce
When your garden tomatoes get into high gear and start producing, start saucing! We used heirloom tomatoes in...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 » -
Help! My bush beans look more like pole beans!
If you are wondering 'why are my bush beans growing tall like pole beans?' consider this advice......Read More » -
Herb Salt
We've recently discovered herb salts as savory, mouth-watering additions to recipes, and also as an ingenious...Read More » -
Herb-Infused Vinegar
It's very easy to make infused vinegars. You fill a sterile glass jar with herbs and spices of your choice, and...Read More » -
Herbes de Provence
Herbes de Provence refers to a mixture of dried herbs associated with the Provence region in France....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 » -
Honey and Orange Glazed Rutabaga
Rutabagas have a mild flavor and are often cooked and used like potatoes. In this dish, we use citrus and fresh...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 Wreath
Showcase the relaxing aroma and color of lavender year-round with rustic and chic lavender wreath. We used a...Read More » -
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 » -
Pumpkin Stuffed Shells
Jumbo pasta shells lend themselves to an endless amount of stuffing possibilities. We love using pumpkin...Read More » -
Lentil Sprout Tacos
This plant-based recipe puts hearty, protein-rich, sprouted lentils at center stage! Sprouting lentils...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 » -
Meatless Eggplant "Meatballs"
With purple being the new color of health foods, we're celebrating! These meatless eggplant "meatballs" are...Read More » -
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Green Beans
This summer-garden-inspired salad is the perfect side dish for alfresco meals; mix in chilled rotisserie chicken...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 » -
Mom's Yummy Tomatoes
There's been a lot of talk about tomatoes around the office this week, and it reminded Judy and Curtis of these...Read More » -
Nasturtium Pesto
Bright green and full of garlic, traditional pesto is as versatile as it is delicious. Basil doesn't have to be...Read More » -
Nasturtium: Sow and Grow Guide
Nasturtiums are classic, easy-to-grow flowers that attract pollinators, are fairly drought tolerant, are...Read More » -
Natural Dye for Wool Fiber
Here's a simple recipe for dyeing wool yarn with flowers. You can pick the flowers when their color is at its...Read More » -
New Beauty for 2019 Gardens
This season we bring 10 more fabulous flowers for the cutting garden. Most of the flowers available in...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 » -
Orange Pepper Jelly
Here in Colorado, we're thinking about starting our gardens, specifically peppers . This recipe is a sweet and...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 Shoots with Garlic
Pea shoots taste like sweet, spring garden peas, but are lighter and more floral. Start some this week and make...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...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: Organic Management
In all our years of gardening, there is one thing we know for sure--pests can find their way into our gardens....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 » -
Pickled Beets
Tangy on a salad or crunchy in a sandwich, pickled beets are a kitchen staple for beet lovers....Read More » -
Pickled Carrots
Add spice, tang, and texture to foods with pickled carrots. A delicious, unexpected complement to tacos, steak,...Read More » -
Plant Peas for Shoots
By mid-winter, I need to see color, and have the promise of spring, so I start my garden planning and...Read More » -
Planting by the Moon
The tradition of planting by the moon is a long one, practiced by many a culture for thousands of years....Read More » -
Poppies! A Personal (and Customer) Favorite
I absolutely love seeing what our customers grow when they post photos of their pride-filled first harvests,...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 » -
Potato: Sow and Grow Guide
Potatoes from seed? Yes indeed! Growing potatoes from seeds (often called "true potato seed" or TPS), instead...Read More » -
Presidential Gardens
The Presendital Garden has a long-standing tradition dating back to our founding fathers. Many presidents had the...Read More » -
Pumpkin Activity Book
Celebrate autumn with our Pumpkin Activity Book! Inside, you'll find: Delicious pumpkin recipes for the...Read More » -
Pumpkin Seeds Two Ways – Sweet and Spicy
After readying your pumpkin for carving, don't toss the seeds! Bake them into a fresh Autumn treat that's so...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 » -
Scalloped Potatoes with Thyme
Earthy and familiar, thyme smells like holiday parties, coming in from the cold, and knit sweaters. In this...Read More » -
Seed Packet Gift Tags
Whether you are making your gifts this season or buying them, and want to add a touch of garden flair, these...Read More » -
Seed Packet Ornaments
Here are three ideas to use Botanical Interests beautiful illustrated seed packets as tree ornaments this year!...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 » -
Sow Your Love
From the food they help produce to the flowers they pollinate that become seeds in our packets, I love...Read More » -
Sowing Guides
These guides are designed to help gardeners create a gardening calendar customized to their climate, as they give...Read More » -
Sowing in Paper Pots
A few years ago I had the idea for our eco-friendly, recycled paper pots that make it easy to not only start...Read More » -
Spring Pea Pesto
It's a new day for pesto! Swap basil for peas to make a spring condiment that brightens up your winter dishes....Read More »
