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What is Hollyhock Rust? Is It Preventable?

Published on September 21, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Hollyhock flowers and hollyhock rust-infected leaves.

Hollyhock rusts are fungi found around the globe, infecting favorite plants in the Malvaceae family. This includes common old-fashioned hollyhocks, hibiscus, and mallows. These hollyhock growing … [Read more...]

10 Spectacular Fast-Growing Flowers

Published on September 10, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Examples of fast-growing flowers.

These fast-growing annual flowers can be started from seed with the quickest ones like calendula blooming in just six weeks. Beautiful, easy to grow, and reliable, they are favorites for many … [Read more...]

25 Annual & Perennial Flower Seeds to Sow in Fall (Printable List)

Published on September 9, 2021Last updated October 24, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Columbine flower.

If you live in a cold climate, there are plenty of annual and perennial flower seeds you can sow in the fall garden. Later, as winter turns to spring, the seeds germinate and new growth begins. It is … [Read more...]

How to Harvest Sweet Pea Seeds

Published on September 8, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Sweet pea flowers and sweet pea seed pods.

These instructions show how to collect sweet pea seeds for sowing next year. Once your flowers turn to seed and the seed pods are plump, brown, and dry, it’s time to harvest the pods and prepare the … [Read more...]

7 Best Tips for Growing Zinnias

Published on August 23, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Garden bed filled with colorful zinnia flowers.

Once you know these zinnia growing tips, you can enjoy these sun-loving flowers from first bloom to fall frosts. Provide rich soil, keep up with the watering, and protect those tall stems with … [Read more...]

How to Pinch Zinnias for More Blooms

Published on August 23, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Zinnia pinching for bushier plants and more blooms.

Want nice full zinnia plants with lots of flowers? The secret is pinching. By "pinching" or cutting back some stems while the plant is young, zinnias respond by creating more stems and that means more … [Read more...]

How to Harvest Zinnia Seeds

Published on August 23, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Zinnia flower head ready for seed harvesting.

At the end of the growing season when your zinnia flowers are brown and dry, it's time to save seeds for next year. Use these tips to know when to harvest and how to prepare your seeds for storage. … [Read more...]

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