Coneflower, also known as echinacea, is a classic bloom that perfectly matches the ambiance of a cottage-core garden. These North American natives with their disk florets and dainty petals are a ...

Q: I have lots of lavender shrubs in my front yard. As they're doing so well, I would like some more to plant at the back of my plot, too. Is it possible to collect the seeds from the flowers to sow ...

Q: Many of the flowers in my yard are starting to dry up and form seeds. Can I collect these and save them to plant next year? A: Yes you can collect and save many of the seed that grow in your yard ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. As the sole member of my community garden’s soil restoration ...

If you love the flowers in your garden but don’t love the idea of spending money on new ones, why not save their seeds to plant next year? To maximize the odds that new plants will grow true to their ...

When it comes to gardening, many plants are gifts that keep on giving, even after the growing season has come to an end. There are plenty of seeds you can harvest from your garden and replant to enjoy ...

What can be more fun than collecting seeds from some of your favorite flowers and vegetables to share with others or to store and plant for next year’s harvest and/or enjoyment. For centuries various ...

The Nature Conservancy excels at native plant restoration and ecosystem stewardship on a landscape-wide scale. By creating, extending and conserving native habitat, they provide permanent and ...

Seeds are amazing little wonders of nature. From the mustard seed to an acorn, the seed is jam-packed with all the genetics needed for a whole new plant. Many of us start seeds in late winter in ...

Q: The Norway Spruce trees that border our yard are dying, and they have holes in the bark. Do you know what could be causing this? Is there anything we can do to stop it and save the ones that are ...