Growing Bachelor Button Flowers From Seed

Also known as cornflowers, bachelor buttons (Centaurea cyanus) are a joy in the summer garden. They come in a range of bright colors, most commonly blue, but also pink, maroon, and lavender. Bachelor buttons are easy to grow from seed, and they're great for attracting beneficial pollinators.
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How To Build A Garden Homestead

How To Build A Garden Homestead

Creating a self-sufficient garden and homestead is an invaluable resource during challenging times. A garden supplies food for you and your family all year-round. The key to building an effective...

How To Build A Garden Homes...

Creating a self-sufficient garden and homestead is an invaluable resource during challenging times. A garden...

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Introduction To Companion Planting

Introduction To Companion Planting

The goal of all gardens is to be as productive as possible. One way to achieve this is through companion planting. At first glance, companion planting may seem confusing and...

Introduction To Companion P...

The goal of all gardens is to be as productive as possible. One way to...

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Seeds and Transplants, The Pros and Cons

Seeds and Transplants, The Pros and Cons

There are several factors to consider when deciding whether to sow your seeds directly in your garden or to use transplants. Price, time, and space are the main issues that...

Seeds and Transplants, The ...

There are several factors to consider when deciding whether to sow your seeds directly in...

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The Benefits of Home Composting

The Benefits of Home Composting

Compost enriches the soil, reduces plant diseases, assists in water retention, and encourages beneficial fungi and bacteria. When you add compost to your garden, your vegetables and flowers benefit greatly.

The Benefits of Home Compos...

Compost enriches the soil, reduces plant diseases, assists in water retention, and encourages beneficial fungi...

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Introduction To Raised Bed Gardens

Introduction To Raised Bed Gardens

Raised Bed gardens offer lots of benefits for both new and long-time gardeners. They can be installed in a vast variety of locations, making it possible to have a garden...

Introduction To Raised Bed ...

Raised Bed gardens offer lots of benefits for both new and long-time gardeners. They can...

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Preserving Fruits and Berries 101

Preserving Fruits and Berries 101

Fruits and berries have a short, prolific season, which makes them an ideal choice for preserving. In fact, many times, you must do something to preserve them, or all your precious...

Preserving Fruits and Berri...

Fruits and berries have a short, prolific season, which makes them an ideal choice for preserving....

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