Wildflower Learning Center

By Ray Allen, Founder of AmericanMeadows.com In a botanical sense, the word “family” has very definite meaning, and it’s not just a loosely put together bunch of flowers that may...

What flower is this? How do I tell the weeds from the wildflowers? When will my daisies bloom? Now that summer is here, most wildgardeners are seeing early bloom. In this article we'll help...

By Ray Allen, Founder, AmericanMeadows.comPhotographs by: Roger Phillips The famous group of plants with Rosa as their first name is one of the largest, most-loved and most confused families in...

The small, fragile, brilliantly red poppy is probably the world's most popular wildflower. By Ray Allen, Founder of AmericanMeadows.com The Red Poppy is so popular and widespread, in fact, that...

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...

After seeding and tending wildflower meadows for over 20 years, we've learned a lot. Most of our work has been done in Vermont, which means we had to deal with...

By Chy and Ray Allen, Founders of AmericanMeadows.com Beyond the local charm of common names, as official parts of the plant world, wildflowers are precisely classified. It’s all in order to...

The lovely flowering plants we all enjoy today were not around when our planet was much younger. In fact, how we arrived at the current botanical diversity we enjoy today...

By Ray Allen, Founder of AmericanMeadows.com From the beginning of human history, man has considered plants “useful.” Of course, the most obvious use is as a food source, but in...

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...

By Mike Lizotte A question that comes up often when consulting with commercial clients is “What is the best way to sow a larger area?” In most cases they have...

by Mike Lizotte "How do I get best results from my wildflower planting?" It's a question I get over and over. So assuming you purchased a quality wildflower seed mix...