Seeds Ideas, Tips & Guides

Coneflowers (Echinacea species) are a favorite perennial of millions of gardeners, and growing Echinacea from seed is fun and easy, if you follow the strategies I’m about to share. In this article I’ll introduce 3 methods of planting Echinacea seeds and the correct timing for each technique. With a little patience and forethought, you can grow hundreds of coneflower plants for the price of a single packet of seeds.

15 of the Best Annuals for Vivid Fall Color

The hurricanes, floods, droughts and wildfires linked to human-caused rises in global temperatures and changing weather patterns are decimating harvests of essential food crops around the world, driving a crisis in global hunger never before seen in the modern era. According to the World Health Organization, between 691 million and 783 million people faced hunger in 2022, an increase of 122 million people when compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019. 

March growing with Rachel

Old towels can be used in a variety of ways that can help you in a lot of day-to-day gardening chores to make it really easy for you!

Nail clipper, a common household tool, can surprisingly play an important role in successful germination of seeds along with helping plants to grow better. Sounds impossible? Keep reading!

March growing with Cel Robertson

There are certain seeds in the plant kingdom that you should freeze to avoid a poor germination rate after planting and if you are wondering why, read below!

How to Grow and Care for Sea Thrift Armeria maritima

Although dogs do not need fruits to be in their best health, fresh ones can be added to your pup’s diet. This list will help you pick the right one.

How to Grow Japanese Aralia (Fatsia Japonica) Fatsia japonica

How to Grow Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) from Seed

Succession Planting: How to Grow Crops for a Continual Harvest

How to Grow and Care for Areca Palm Dypsis​ ​lutescens​

Reasons Why Your Cabbage Plants May Not Form Heads

How And When to Harvest Kohlrabi

How to Propagate Rosemary Plants

How to Grow Parsley from Seed

Can You Regrow Parsnips from Kitchen Scraps?

How to Plant and Grow Cabbage: A Fall and Spring Staple Crop Brassica oleracea var.capitata

How to Collect and Save Rose Seeds for Planting

Catnip vs. Catmint – What’s the Difference?

Tips for Growing Collard Greens in Winter

How to Collect and Plant Hydrangea Seeds

How to Plant and Grow Bee Balm Monarda spp.

Collecting Flower Seeds: How and When to Harvest Seeds from the Garden for Planting

How to Grow and Use Chinese Broccoli Brassica oleracea var. alboglabra

How to Grow an Aromatic Chamomile Lawn

How to Pre-Seed your Garden in Fall for an Early Spring Harvest

How to Plant and Grow Brandywine Tomatoes Solanum lycopersicum ‘Brandywine’

How to Grow Hazelnut Trees Corylus spp.

How to Grow Eye-Popping Zinnia Flowers Zinnia spp.

How to Choose Flowering Annuals for Cold Climates

How to Grow Feverfew: A Medicinal and Visual Delight Tanacetum parthenium

19 of the Best Cool-Weather Crops for a Productive Fall Garden

How to Grow Rutabagas: A Cool-Weather Crop Perfect for Fall Brassica napus var. napobrassica