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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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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Six Amazing Flowers To Attract Beneficial Insects

Six Amazing Flowers To Attract Beneficial Insects

Every garden needs some superhero insects to thrive. Bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects make our gardening efforts easier and more productive. They pollinate our plants and eat pesky, destructive bugs,...

Six Amazing Flowers To Attr...

Every garden needs some superhero insects to thrive. Bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects make our...

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How To Succeed At Home Composting

How To Succeed At Home Composting

Composting at home isn't difficult, but it does take some basic knowledge and attention to detail to create that incredible "black gold" for the garden. Like with any creation, whether...

How To Succeed At Home Comp...

Composting at home isn't difficult, but it does take some basic knowledge and attention to...

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How To Start Composting: Introduction to Composting for Beginners

How To Start Composting: Introduction to Compos...

Composting provides many benefits for the gardener and the environment. To read more about the advantages of composting, please see our article from last week, The Benefits of Composting. Now that...

How To Start Composting: In...

Composting provides many benefits for the gardener and the environment. To read more about the advantages...

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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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Healthy Herbs For The Garden

Healthy Herbs For The Garden

Herbs have a long history as aromatics, ingredients, and medicine. Growing a variety of herbs in the garden is a great way to enhance your cooking repertoire. Most people grow...

Healthy Herbs For The Garden

Herbs have a long history as aromatics, ingredients, and medicine. Growing a variety of herbs...

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