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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Ticks And Gardening: How To Stay Safe And Keep The Ticks Away

Ticks And Gardening: How To Stay Safe And Keep ...

Ah, the joys of gardening - the vibrant blooms, the lush greenery, the gentle breeze. But amidst this natural paradise, a tiny, yet formidable foe lurks: the tick. These bloodsucking...

Ticks And Gardening: How To...

Ah, the joys of gardening - the vibrant blooms, the lush greenery, the gentle breeze....

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Exploring the Many Amazing Varieties of Home-Grown Corn

Exploring the Many Amazing Varieties of Home-Gr...

Who doesn't love the taste of fresh, homegrown sweet corn?! Whether you savor its classic "old-timey" flavor or crave the candy-like sweetness of modern hybrids, there's no the amazingness of...

Exploring the Many Amazing ...

Who doesn't love the taste of fresh, homegrown sweet corn?! Whether you savor its classic...

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How To Grow Heirloom Tomatoes

How To Grow Heirloom Tomatoes

The historic, open-pollinated absolutely delicious heirloom tomato varieties offer a sensory experience that far surpasses the bland, uniform tomatoes found in most grocery stores. Growing heirloom tomatoes is a little bit...

How To Grow Heirloom Tomatoes

The historic, open-pollinated absolutely delicious heirloom tomato varieties offer a sensory experience that far surpasses...

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Why Do Garden Catalogs Use Latin Names?

Why Do Garden Catalogs Use Latin Names?

Have you ever wondered why plant catalogs use those seemingly confusing Latin names? You're not alone. Many gardeners and plant enthusiasts find themselves perplexed by the use of scientific names...

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Have you ever wondered why plant catalogs use those seemingly confusing Latin names? You're not...

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Controlling Weeds in Your Garden: A Comprehensive Guide

Controlling Weeds in Your Garden: A Comprehensi...

Are you tired of spending countless hours battling pesky weeds in your garden? Controlling weeds in your garden is an ongoing battle, but armed with the right strategies and tactics,...

Controlling Weeds in Your G...

Are you tired of spending countless hours battling pesky weeds in your garden? Controlling weeds...

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Look Out for Jumping Worms: A Garden Nightmare and What To Do About It

Look Out for Jumping Worms: A Garden Nightmare ...

Jumping worms, also known as crazy worms, are an invasive species that have been rapidly spreading across the United States. These worms, originally from Asia, are causing significant damage to...

Look Out for Jumping Worms:...

Jumping worms, also known as crazy worms, are an invasive species that have been rapidly...

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