Flowers
Nov 20, 2018
How (and Why) to Grow Iris from Seed
Have you ever dreamed of growing iris from seed? We'll help you learn about the diverse iris plant family, and why home hobbyists and budding nursery growers shouldn't be intimidated by starting their irises from scratch. Whether you're growing for your own garden, for market, or for gifts, we've got seeds for you.
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Nov 15, 2018
Farewell to Spring: Growing Godetia From Seed
We love North American wildflowers, especially those indigenous to the Pacific side of the Continental Divide. They often have every bit of charm and beauty as fragile species, but with the ruggedness that's characteristic of any leading character in a John Ford movie. Here's the dirt on growing godetia from seed.
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Nov 13, 2018
Globe Gilia: The Eco-Warrior Unicorn of the Golden State
Irrigation restrictions affect more and more North American gardeners each year, especially in the west. Globe gilia is an important native plant in California's coastal ecosystems. It's also an amazingly easy-to-grow garden ornamental, and a favorite component in wildflower mixes. Try growing globe gilia from seed!
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Nov 8, 2018
The Ice Plant Cometh: Growing Dorotheanthus Bellidiformis from Seed
We really love growing ice plant from seed. It's low-maintenance, and among the most unusual flowering plants we offer. Our favorite variety, "Livingstone Daisy," has become a best-seller, especially among those who're challenged by low-quality sandy soil, watering restrictions, and high summer temperatures.
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Nov 6, 2018
Purple Down from the Top Down: Growing Blazing Star Gayfeather from Seed
We love exotic-looking plants that defy the "hothouse flower" cliché, especially when they're incredibly easy keepers...and native species to boot! Growing gayfeather from seed is a rewarding pick for gardeners who want all the glory with minimal effort.
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Nov 1, 2018
Growing Sticky Purple Geranium (Geranium viscosissimum)
Any blogger posting an article titled "All About Geraniums" is a big fat liar. Geraniums have their own family (Geraniaceae) and multiple genera; there are hundreds of geraniums indigenous to almost every part of the world. So we'll settle on a popular, easy-to-grow domestic species: Sticky purple geranium.
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Oct 30, 2018
Here Today, Gone to Maui: Growing Hollyhocks for Cool Weather Tropical Charm
If you've had a crappy day at work, and you wish you were in Maui, at least you can grab yourself a Mai Tai and transport yourself to a sandy beach when you've got hollyhock flowers as the focus of your thousand-yard stare. Here's to growing hollyhocks from seed!
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Oct 25, 2018
It's Not Rocket Science! Defusing Myths About Larkspur's Challenging Nature
Has anyone ever told you that growing larkspur from seed is about as easy as finding botanical life on Mars? You just need to know a bit about this stunning ornamental's germination needs. Once you have that nailed down, you're cleared for takeoff. In fact, "rocket" refers to the speed by which they grow and bloom.
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Oct 23, 2018
The Facts on Growing Flax from Seed
Fields of flax grown for seed and fiber production look like the blue sky has fallen to earth when they're in bloom, and then green fading to yellow as the foliage and seed pods ripen. If you're looking for a burst of silky color in your garden while growing snacks to feed local wild birds, try growing flax from seed!
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Oct 18, 2018
You're Not Growing Dahlias in Your Garden? That's Criminal!
In spite of rumors and innuendo, growing dahlia from seed is quite easy. Most of the drama associated with cultivating award-winning dahlia plants stems from the mistaken assumption that, because enthusiasts nerd out on their own cultivation techniques, dahlias must be temperamental little divas. They're not!
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Oct 16, 2018
Behold...the Cosmos! How to Grow C. Pinnatus and C. Sulphureus from Seed
Cosmos are symbolic of deep love, a lifetime of companionship, and the belief that life is wondrously beautiful. They thrive without much attention—in fact, they do best when you don't mess with them. And growing cosmos from seed is extremely easy. We'll walk you through it.
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Oct 11, 2018
Planting Some Forget-Me-Nots? They'll Bloom Until September!
If you've ever heard Patrice Rushen's 1982 hit "Forget-Me-Nots," we know you got an earworm after reading that headline. No matter how you remember the song, it's going to wear you down until you find a spot in your garden for growing forget-me-not from seed with its pretty blue, pink, white, or lilac flowers.
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