Nectar-rich blooms are a lifeline for butterflies. Create a summer garden for these colorful flitting pollinators by sowing seeds of these flowers in spring.

Many seed beans were hammered by heat and drought at harvest last year, leading to variable seed quality this season. Knowing your warm/cold germ scores and using seed treatments at planting can help ...

Marigolds are the best flowers to plant with your tomatoes. Not only are marigolds bright and bountiful, but they also offer ...

Experts recommend harvesting lavender right when its buds are starting to open, as this is when the plant's oils are the most concentrated. "Cut the entire flower stems," says Pollak. "To dry, bundle ...

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A new Prairie Research Institute study found that many commercial seed mixes used to conserve and restore prairies may not ...

"Really hope they will self-seed for the next year." Photo Credit ... Fellow gardeners shared in OP's enthusiasm for taking a ...

Flowers from June to July: Delphiniums offer pastel beauty and need fertile, well-drained soil in a sheltered, sunny location ...

URBANA, Ill. — As populations of bees and butterflies decline in the Midwest, native prairie restoration becomes crucial. A ...

Ditch Harmful Chemicals: It’s essential to avoid pesticides and herbicides that harm butterflies and other pollinators. Opt for organic gardening methods instead, for a garden that’s better for ...

When you're selecting flowers for your containers, consider choosing some with an amazing fragrance like sweet William, dianthus, and many more.