I always get excited when the first flowers bloom in the spring. There’s nothing like watching your garden come to life and seeing new growth after the dormancy of winter. When I see the first bright ...

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The dreams of a wildflower garden is something so many of us would yearn for. But most of us have never tried to plant (sow) seeds outside because it seems so complicated and much more challenging ...

It’s the simplest kind of gardening: Plant some seeds and watch the flowers grow. And now that the soil has warmed up, there are plenty of bright annuals you can sow right outside in the garden. You ...

Growing vegetables means making some important decisions. Deciding what, where, and how to grow crops can be key to success and top harvests, which includes whether to direct sow or transplant ...

Here are some interesting facts about zinnias: • Zinnia is named after 18th-century German botanist Johann Gottfried Zinn. It is a native of Mexico. • Indiana heralded the zinnia as its state flower ...

Picking the best flowers to sow in the fall will guarantee the best start on next year’s ornamentals. Many annuals and perennials benefit from being started as we approach the quiet end of the year.

Winter pansies, also known as ice pansies, are a favorite in the Southern garden for a reason: They can stand downright ...

On the other hand, you can't beat the simplicity of direct-sowing, or the price, either -- a couple of dollars for a packet of seeds. "It's very easy to grow from seed and it's very economical," says ...