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

native seeds to winter sow. Close-up of a flowering Blue flax plant in a sunny garden. Blue flax (Linum perenne) is a charming and delicate perennial plant that features slender, wiry stems with narrow, linear leaves. It produces an abundance of striking sky-blue flowers that are saucer-shaped and approximately one inch in diameter.

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25 Native Plant Seeds Ideal for Winter Sowing

Are you looking forward to gardening season starting again in the spring? You don’t need to wait until spring to start gardening. There are plenty of seeds that you can sow in the fall and winter months for new growth starting in the spring. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen will introduce 25 beautiful native plants that you can start from seed this winter!

Close-up of a bee feeding on the nectar of a Swamp Milkweed plant (Asclepias incarnata) against a blurred green background. The lance-shaped leaves, arranged alternately along sturdy stems, exhibit a lush green color and a smooth texture. The plant produces striking clusters of star-shaped blossoms in bright pink.

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How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Swamp Milkweed

Are you looking for a pollinator-friendly, low-maintenance pop of pink for your garden? Look no further than Swamp milkweed! Join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she discusses how to plant, grow, and care for this marsh-loving flowering perennial.

Close-up of blooming Stargazer lilies in a garden, against a blurred green background. It features large, upward-facing blooms with recurved petals that display a rich, deep pink or crimson hue, adorned with prominent dark spots and a contrasting white edge.

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How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Stargazer Lilies

Curious about stargazer lilies but slightly overwhelmed? Hoping to work some into your yard this year, but not sure if you have the right conditions? In this comprehensive guide, certified master gardener Liz Jaros breaks down this much-sought-after lily cultivar and gives you the know-how you need to grow stargazer lilies like a pro.

Sunlit windowsill hosts various orchids: pink, purple, and yellow blooms adorn their branches. Delicate petals unfurl, showcasing vibrant hues. Lush green leaves complement the colorful blossoms, basking in the gentle sunlight filtering through the window.

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Why Are My Orchids Turning Black or Brown?

If your orchid leaves are changing colors, it could be nothing to worry about or signal trouble for the whole plant. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss discusses some of the main causes of leaf discoloration to help you manage the damage.

Clusters of fragrant lavender flowers bloom gracefully alongside tall pink hollyhock flowers. The lush green foliage provides a vibrant backdrop, showcasing the delicate petals and adding depth to the garden bed's colors and textures.

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31 Best Flowers for Winter Sowing

The best time to sow many of our favorite flowers is in the winter. Sound crazy? Join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she goes through 31 flowers to sow in the winter to get you a headstart on a lovely spring and an abundant summer garden.

Close-up of a gardener's gloved hand holding a rusty nail next to blooming blue hydrangeas in a sunny garden.

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Myth or Fact: Can You Turn Hydrangeas Blue With a Rusty Nail?

Using rusty nails in your garden to get blue hydrangea flowers is a common gardening tale you may have seen floating around the internet. However, science does not necessarily back these claims. Gardening expert Jill Drago discusses whether rusty nails will help to turn your hydrangea blossoms blue.

Close-up of a flowering Russian Sage bush in the garden. Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) is a striking perennial known for its ethereal and feathery appearance. The plant features silvery-gray foliage that is deeply cut and slender, upright stems with numerous tiny, tubular lavender-blue flowers that form long, spiky clusters.

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How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Russian Sage

While you might look at photos of Russian sage and think, wait a second, isn’t that lavender? Join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she explains how to plant, grow, and care for this slightly confusing but amazingly beautiful perennial shrub.

A cluster of orange calla lilies gracefully reaching towards the sky. Each flower exhibits a unique curve and contour, showcasing the intricacy of its petals as they unfold, creating a mesmerizing dance of color and form.

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How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Calla Lilies

Have you ever seen a beautiful bouquet of calla lilies and thought they must be time-consuming or difficult to grow? Well, they are very easy to care for. Gardening expert Kelli Klein walks you through how to plant, grow, and care for this flowering perennial. Even if you live in a growing zone where the ground freezes, you can still grow calla lilies!

View of a flowerbed with blooming multi-colored gladioli in a sunny garden. The Gladiolus plant is characterized by its tall, erect stem that bears long, sword-shaped leaves arranged in a fan-like fashion. Rising from the stem, the striking, funnel-shaped flowers bloom along the upper portion in a spike-like formation. These flowers come in a diverse array of colors, including shades of red, pink, purple, orange, yellow, and white.

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How to Grow, Plant, and Care For Gladiolus

With massive flower spikes and bright, cheerful flowers, it’s hard not to love the stunning gladiolus. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains why you need these plants in your garden and how to take care of them.