Flowers

Flowers are not only beautiful, but help pollinators and beneficial bugs in the garden. Learn how to grow them with our guides.

A vibrant bouquet of stock flowers bursts forth in close-up, showcasing a spectrum of pinks, whites, magentas, and lavenders. Delicate, four-petaled blooms unfurl in various stages, with some buds tightly nestled, promising future splendor.

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Stock Flowers

A beautiful, fragrant plant, stocks deserve pride of place in any garden for their splashes of color and captivating scent. These great plants are easy to grow from seed and are always abuzz with pollinators. In this article, gardening expert Wendy Moulton shows you how to grow beautiful stock flowers!

A close-up of a group of yellow trout lilies growing in a wildflower garden. The flowers are in full bloom, with six recurved petals that are a bright lemon-yellow color and emerge from the leaf litter on a mossy forest floor. Sunlight filters through the trees, casting dappled light on the scene.

Flowers

13 Beautiful Wildflowers That Grow From Bulbs

Are you looking for a few native wildflower bulbs to add some sparkle to your flower garden? You may be surprised to learn how many attractive and unique wildflowers grow from bulbs and tubers. No matter where you live, you are sure to find wildflowers to suit your gardening style and landscape conditions. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen shares 15 of her favorite wildflowers that you can grow from a bulb.

A meadow full of colorful blooms beckons diverse pollinators.

Flowers

How to Start a Pollinator Garden

To boost productivity in your garden and support local pollinator populations at the same time, you need a pollinator patch in your backyard. No matter your garden size, you can make a big impact by following these easy steps.

A vibrant, colorful garden border curves around a manicured lawn, creating a visually appealing contrast. The border is packed with a variety of flowers in shades of pink, purple, red, and white, including petunias, impatiens, and verbena.

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How to Start a Flower Garden From Scratch: 7 Expert Tips

If you see a flower garden in your future but aren’t sure where to start, we have some great advice to set you on the path to success. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares some of the hurdles to creating a flower garden and how to get on the right road to a garden filled with color and life.

A beautiful display of alyssum flowers and lush leaves creates a picturesque scene. The flowers boast captivating shades of purple and white, blending harmoniously amidst the verdant foliage, offering a delightful spectacle of natural beauty.

Flowers

24 Flowers to Sow Early in the Season

Can’t wait for spring to start gardening? We’ve assembled a list of our favorite flowers you can sow early this season. Join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she goes through each of them and highlights our favorite things about each of them.

A bright red bloom stands out against the snowy white backdrop.

Flowers

How to Direct Sow Poppies in Winter

If you’re getting excited about spring and can’t wait to start gardening, there are things you can do now to get a jumpstart on your spring and summer garden. Direct sowing poppies in your garden during the winter months is a fun and easy way to get your hands just dirty enough to tide you over until the real fun begins. Join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she shows us how easy it can be to start poppies in your garden now.