Flowers

Growing hollyhock from seed is really easy! Learn how to plant and care for these gorgeous flowers without breaking the bank! Hollyhocks are a classic favorite for cottage gardens. With …

Want more impatiens in your garden? Learn how to propagate impatiens from cuttings in water or soil to easily multiply your plants! Impatiens are my go-to flower for shady spots …

It's the end of another growing season, but what do I do with my dahlias? Learn when to dig up dahlia tubers for winter storage! Dahlias are one of my …

Learn how to collect geranium seeds with our step-by-step guide. From identifying ripe seed pods to proper storage, we've got you covered! Geraniums are one of my favorite flowers to …

Learn how to grow zinnias from seed with our step-by-step guide. Find tips on planting, care, and enjoying these vibrant flowers. Zinnias are known for their vibrant colors and easy-to-grow …

Collarette dahlias feature a stunning "collar" of smaller petals around a central disc. Learn more about this stunning dahlia form here! When you think of dahlias, you usually picture perfectly …

Find out why are your dahlias aren't blooming in your garden and learn effective ways to encourage those gorgeous flowers to show themselves! Dahlias are one of my favorite plants …

Keep your dahlias blooming longer by removing the spent flowers. I'll show you how to deadhead dahlias so your plant produces more buds! Dahlias are one of my favorite flowers …

Discover how to grow cosmos from seed with our comprehensive guide, from sowing to blooming to saving the seeds for next year! Cosmos is an easy to grow plant that …

Learn how to grow celosia from seed and enjoy these unusual, colorful blooms in the garden or in bouquets all summer long! Celosia is an ornamental type of amaranth, also …

Learn how to pinch out dahlias for more blooms! Follow these simple steps for stronger stems and double the flowers. Nothing stops people in their tracks quite like dahlias. They …

Discover how to grow asters from seed in your garden with our step-by-step guide, from sowing the seeds to harvesting the blooms! Asters, also known as China Asters or Callistephus …

Learn my tips and tricks for how to transplant sweet peas from their pots or seed trays into the garden successfully! There's a reason why you don't usually see sweet …

Learn how to grow scabiosa (also known as pincushion flower) from seed with our guide for beautiful, unique blooms in your garden this year! Scabiosa, also known as the Pincushion …

Discover how to grow phlox from seed with our step-by-step guide, featuring tips and tricks for creating a beautifully scented garden. The sweet scent and delicate petals of phlox makes …

Grow Hummingbird Coral Nymph Salvia from seed and create a vibrant, pollinator-friendly garden oasis with this comprehensive guide. Coral Nymph Salvia is a gorgeous tubular pink and white bicolor flower …

Here's how to pinch snapdragon seedlings to encourage branching and more flowers, and how to propagate the cuttings for even more plants! If you grow snapdragons from seed, eventually you'll …

Learn how to grow love-in-a-mist from seed! This airy plant, also known as nigella, adds unique blooms and foliage to any cottage garden. Love-in-a-mist, also known as Nigella damascena, gets …

Unleash your green thumb and enjoy beautiful blooms all season with this step by step guide on how to grow geraniums from seed! Geraniums, also known as Pelargonium, are one …

Dahlias grown from seed won't look like the parent plant, so you'll get a new, unique variety every time. Here's how to grow dahlias from seed! Dahlia flowers come in …

Pinching sweet pea seedlings is an easy way to get more blooms per plant! I'll show you how to pinch sweet peas to encourage branching. Growing sweet peas from seed …

Learn how to grow echinacea from seed with this guide. I'll show you how to sow your seeds and care for your plants as they grow. Echinacea is a slow-growing …

Learn how to grow nasturtium from seed with this guide. I'll show you how to sow your seeds and care for your plants as they grow. Growing nasturtium from seed …

Larkspur is a cool-season annual that blooms between late spring and mid-summer. Learn how to grow larkspur from seed in this article! Larkspur is a gorgeous annual flower that produces …

Get more bang for your buck by growing petunias from seed instead of buying flats at the store! Learn how to grow petunias from seed here! Every spring, I spend …

Presprouting ranunculus corms is a great way to get a jump start on the growing season. Here's how to pre-sprout ranunculus bulbs indoors! Ranunculus bulbs, which are called corms, don't …

Add color to your garden on a budget by growing gomphrena from seed! This low maintenance annual will give you clover-like blooms all season! Growing gomphrena from seed is rewarding …

Begonias are shade-loving flowers that come in a wide variety of beautiful colors. Learn how to care for begonias in your garden! Begonias are a versatile plant that can be …

Sweet peas are a fragrant, dainty flower that has become a staple in the cottage garden. Learn how to grow sweet peas from seed here! Sweet pea plants produce an …

Snapdragons are a popular annual flower that brings lots of color to the garden in late spring. Learn how to grow snapdragons from seed! There's something magical about snapdragons. Their …

The long-blooming flowers of fuchsia can attract hummingbirds to your shade garden all summer. Here's how to grow and care for fuchsia plants! The whimsical flowers of fuchsias can bring …

Learn how to grow dianthus from seed indoors and plant it out in the garden for beautiful blooms all season long! Dianthus, or Dianthus caryophyllus, is an easy perennial flower …

If you’re looking for colorful flowers that bloom in the shade, consider impatiens! Here's how to grow and care for impatiens in the garden! Impatiens are a great shade garden …