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Flower Growing Guides
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Here are my proven tips for harvesting fennel seeds, and unique ways to enjoy their flavors. Add to your kitchen's spice cabinet naturally!
While marigolds are easy to grow, I struggled with slugs and seed germination. Here's how I finally grew marigolds from seed to bloom.
Here's how to manage planting cornflower responsibly so that these potentially invasive plants don't wreck havoc on your local ecosystem.
After years of trying, I finally grew echinacea from seed to bloom. Here's how I got this native perennial to thrive in my garden!
Here are my favorite herbs to add to flower bouquets for a rustic feel. Enhance your arrangements with unique scents, colors, and textures.
Black hollyhocks are stunners - but they can be tricky to grow. Here's how I got my hollyhocks to grow from seed - and finally bloom!
Got a Light? Discover which seeds need light to sprout. Check our list of light-dependent herb and flower seeds to boost germination.
Discover a vibrant garden that grows itself! Explore our visual guide to the best self-seeding plants for a lush, low-maintenance haven.
Planning a regenerative garden? These plants will help you reach your goals, improve soil health, enhance the ecosystem, & grow healthy food
What seeds need cold stratification? Learn how to cold stratify seeds & find a full list of flower and herb seeds that need stratification.
Harvest marigold seeds with confidence - follow my visual guide to avoid common mistakes - be certain your seeds germinate next season!
Here's how I save seeds from scabiosa (pincushion) flower to grow next year! Learn best practices for improved germination and plant health.
What to Know About Paper Moon Scabiosa - From Sowing Seeds to Best Practices for Harvesting for Dried Bouquets
It's easy to make more basil plants from cuttings! Here are the easy steps I follow to multiply my basil harvest quickly - for free!
A Guide to Differences in PNW Elderberries: Native Red & Blue species, and Non-Native Black. ID tips for medicine, wildlife & land care.
Don't call it a weed - greet nettles with gratitude! It supports humans and the health of of soil, livestock, and beneficial insects, too.
A definitive visual guide to identify wild roses in the PNW - learn if it's a native or invasive rose species for land stewardship.
I grow one acre's worth of vegetables from seed. Here are my tips to prevent problems with seed starting before they become an issue.
You may see Cleavers as a weed to get rid of, but it plays a big ecological role, and has been a part of human culture for millennia.
Prunella vulgaris is an important native wildflower with many ecological and medicinal properties. Learn how to ID and grow it in your yard!
Calendula is the secret to a thriving organic garden. Learn how to utilize the many benefits of this regenerative plant in your own garden.
Chamomile plants are a must-have for any garden. Learn how to grow chamomile from seed, and the best time to harvest the flowers for tea.
Plant a kitchen herb garden or a medicinal herbal garden! Learn which herbs match your goals, get layout ideas, and herbal growing tips.
Interested in Growing Your Own Dye Plants? Check Out Our Visual Guide to Dye Garden Layout Ideas, Plus Growing Tips for Specific Dye Plants.
What plants can be turned into dyestuff? In our dye garden guide, you'll find a list of 150+ plants, sorted by color, culture, and type.
Check out our visual guide to unique herbs to grow in your tea garden, along with growing and harvesting tips. Go beyond the ordinary!
Learn to attract White-Lined Sphinx, Hummingbird Moths, and more with top plants and organic tips for a vibrant garden
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