Shasta daisy is a garden staple Shasta daisy – a 3-4’ hybrid perennial that gardeners are often introduced to early in their gardening lives due to its simple beauty and...

Growing Sunflowers When & Where Throughout the Season End of Season Care Shop Sunflower Seeds There's nothing quite as cheery as a sunflower! While the original species grows tall with...

If you're looking for a prolific annual flower for gardens and bouquets in a wide range of colors, try zinnias. The plants range from low growing, to tall and statuesque....

When and Where to Plant Cosmos Light: Cosmos prefer full sun conditions, except in extreme heat where they can tolerate part shade. Soil: Prepare the garden with loose, weed-free soil....

Texas Bluebonnets are annual wildflowers, with a one-year lifecycle. They typically grow in climates without winter freeze. Seeds are sown in fall, develop strong roots over the winter, and send...

Attract Butterflies To Your Garden With Milkweed!   A gorgeous customer photo of Swamp Milkweed. Understanding Milkweed (Asclepias) Seed & Germinating Germination: To start Milkweed seed we recommend starting inside, but before this...

Follow our instructions for starting milkweed from seed, including Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca), Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata), and Whorled Milkweed (Asclepias verticillata). We have found these techniques best for good...

A Wildflower Gardener's View of Roses By Ray Allen, Founder of AmericanMeadows.com   Why not add some wild roses? After growing meadow wildflowers for awhile, it occurs to many, "Why...

Some vegetables, like Tomatoes, Eggplants, and Peppers require a long growing season. To ensure healthy growth, most gardeners start seeds for these vegetables indoors in Spring. Starting your own seeds is not only less...