Here on the blog and over on YouTube, I talk a lot about cut flowers. However, the desire to make arrangements wasn't what got me into growing flowers. When I was a vegetable gardener, I was obsessed with pollinators. It's for this reason that I still enjoy many plant selections which are nectar rich and…
Continue reading ➞ Pollinator Paradise: Bergamot Bee Balm and Purple Echinacea Coneflower
Winter sowing echinacea seeds has proved to be a great way to ensure success in my yard. While I've never attempted to grow echinacea from seed using methods other than winter sowing, I can confidently say that it works! It makes sense that winter sowing echinacea would be a great way to get a head…
Continue reading ➞ Winter Sowing Echinacea in Zone 6/7
It's that time again - time to start thinking about winter sowing! Hooray! I'm so excited! In the past, I've only winter sowed using milk jugs and other containers. Last year, I ended up with well over 200 bottles sitting in the backyard - it was a complete mess! This year, I've decided to try…
Continue reading ➞ The Beginning of the Winter Sowing Season
