When spring is springing, I want to celebrate it both indoors and out. Every new bud and bloom is...
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Annuals
The easiest flowers to grow from seed: From alyssum to zinnias
Strolling the aisles at the garden center to browse for flowers to plant in the spring is undoubtedly...
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Seeding cosmos: Tips for direct sowing and giving seeds a head start indoors
Cosmos are among my favorite summer cut flowers. The plants’ light, wispy, foliage, reminiscent...
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When to plant sweet peas: The best options for lots of fragrant flowers
Sweet peas are old fashioned annuals with ruffly, fragrant flowers in rich shades of blues, purples,...
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How to grow calendula from seed
My first experience with growing calendula from seed was tossing a wildflower mix into one of my front...
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When to plant zinnias: 3 options for months of beautiful blooms
Zinnias are one of the easiest annuals to grow from seeds started indoors or direct sown in the garden....
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