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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Tips for Attracting Hummingbirds in Your Garden And Keep Them Returning

Tips for Attracting Hummingbirds in Your Garden...

Hummingbirds are important pollinators in the garden, and the ecosystem as a whole. Plus, they're beautiful! More than 160 native North American plants depend exclusively on hummingbirds for pollination. If you...

Tips for Attracting Humming...

Hummingbirds are important pollinators in the garden, and the ecosystem as a whole. Plus, they're...

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Baking Soda In The Garden: Good or Bad?

Baking Soda In The Garden: Good or Bad?

Baking soda can be a useful tool in your gardening arsenal. While it may not possess all the mystical powers attributed to it, baking soda's practical applications are good to know. In this guide,...

Baking Soda In The Garden: ...

Baking soda can be a useful tool in your gardening arsenal. While it may not possess all...

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Creating a Low-Maintenance Perennial Garden

Creating a Low-Maintenance Perennial Garden

A low-maintenance perennial garden is a must-have for every home, apartment, or spot of land. Nothing beats bright and beautiful flowers that arrive every year with minimal effort on your...

Creating a Low-Maintenance ...

A low-maintenance perennial garden is a must-have for every home, apartment, or spot of land....

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The Benefits of Using Wood Ash in Your Garden

The Benefits of Using Wood Ash in Your Garden

Are you wondering what to do with the wood ash from your fireplace or wood stove?  Here's an excellent use, if you're a gardener. Wood ash can be a valuable...

The Benefits of Using Wood ...

Are you wondering what to do with the wood ash from your fireplace or wood...

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Eco-Conscious Fall Garden Clean Up

Eco-Conscious Fall Garden Clean Up

Gardeners often wonder if they should trim away and discard the dead vegetation from the garden, concerned it could potentially cause illnesses and pest issues for the next spring. The answer...

Eco-Conscious Fall Garden C...

Gardeners often wonder if they should trim away and discard the dead vegetation from the garden,...

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Drawing in Birds and Butterflies To Your Garden

Drawing in Birds and Butterflies To Your Garden

The backyard garden is uplifted and vastly improved by the presence of songbirds, hummingbirds and butterflies. Who doesn't love seeing a bluebird, cardinal or a big, vibrant butterfly? Sadly, their populations...

Drawing in Birds and Butter...

The backyard garden is uplifted and vastly improved by the presence of songbirds, hummingbirds and butterflies....

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