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 Determine Seed Viability and Germination Rate

How to Determine Seed Viability and Germination...

Planting a successful garden depends a lot on having good quality, viable seeds that have a high germination rate. Nobody wants to waste time and effort on seeds that won't...

How to Determine Seed Viabi...

Planting a successful garden depends a lot on having good quality, viable seeds that have...

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The Many Mental Health Benefits of Gardening

The Many Mental Health Benefits of Gardening

Gardening is not just a hobby or a way to beautify your surroundings; it also has a profound impact on your mental health and well-being. Research has shown that spending...

The Many Mental Health Bene...

Gardening is not just a hobby or a way to beautify your surroundings; it also...

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How to Transform Your Lawn into a Wildflower Meadow

How to Transform Your Lawn into a Wildflower Me...

Lawn care is exhausting and wildflower meadows are beautiful. It takes a little work, but the transformation from lawn to wildflower meadow is absolutely worth it. Plus, its better for...

How to Transform Your Lawn ...

Lawn care is exhausting and wildflower meadows are beautiful. It takes a little work, but...

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Naturalistic Gardening: Creating Biodiverse and Beautiful Landscapes

Naturalistic Gardening: Creating Biodiverse and...

In a world dominated by concrete jungles, there is a growing movement to bring back the wild and reconnect with the beauty of nature. Naturalistic gardening, a plant-driven approach to...

Naturalistic Gardening: Cre...

In a world dominated by concrete jungles, there is a growing movement to bring back...

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Top 9 Native Perennials for Early Spring Blooms

Top 9 Native Perennials for Early Spring Blooms

Spring is right around the corner and one of the best parts of spring is the flower blooms that show off early to brighten the heart. These beautiful plants not only...

Top 9 Native Perennials for...

Spring is right around the corner and one of the best parts of spring is...

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Garden Microclimates and How To Find the Perfect Spot for Your Plants

Garden Microclimates and How To Find the Perfec...

Understanding and harnessing microclimates can revolutionize your gardening success and allow you to cultivate a wider variety of plants. Every garden has microclimates, whether you're aware of them already or...

Garden Microclimates and Ho...

Understanding and harnessing microclimates can revolutionize your gardening success and allow you to cultivate a...

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