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22 Vegetable Seeds to Direct Sow in Spring

Published on February 24, 2023 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Radishes and Brussels sprouts.

Prepare your garden beds and start sowing ahead of the last frost in spring by choosing from a variety of cold-tolerant vegetable seeds. Follow these tips to ensure a successful early start to your … [Read more...]

How To Grow a Hummingbird-Friendly Garden

Published on February 7, 2023 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Hummingbird taking nectar from a flower.

Transform your garden into a hummingbird haven with an abundance of nectar-rich flowers, nutritious bugs, and plenty of trees and shrubs in a pesticide-free environment. If you also want to provide … [Read more...]

How to Grow Alliums That Light Up Spring & Feed Pollinators

Published on January 20, 2023 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Purple allium flowers with bee.

Plant giant ornamental allium bulbs in fall for bold spring blooms that feed bees and add gorgeous pops of color to your garden. This is part of my Best Flowering Plants for a Cottage-Style … [Read more...]

Irresistible Reasons to Grow Poppies (Favorite Flower Pictures)

Published on November 10, 2022 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Close-up of giant red poppy in the garden.

If you love gorgeous flowers, consider growing poppies in your home garden. Blooming early in the growing season, they definitely steal the show. For more ideas, also see this list of fast-growing … [Read more...]

Perennials vs Annuals: What’s The Difference?

Published on June 20, 2022 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Annuals and perennials in the garden.

Find out the difference between perennial and annual plants and why this is helpful for gardeners. Once you know what's what, you can make smarter plant shopping choices. Along with a plant's … [Read more...]

How To Store Dahlia Tubers For Winter (Best Options)

Published on October 10, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Dahlia flower and tuber on newspaper.

Learn how to store dahlia tubers over winter to keep them safe until spring. The successful methods use paper bags, newspaper, plastic wrap, and crate storage. If you are new to dahlias, see what … [Read more...]

Fall Blooming Bulbs: Colorful Perennial Options

Published on September 24, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Flowering bulbs that bloom in fall.

If you want perennial bulbs that flower in fall and require no care after planting, autumn-flowering colchicum, crocus, and cyclamen offer lots of beautiful pollinator-friendly options. Looking … [Read more...]

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