Though the classic purple variety is probably the most widely recognized coneflower, you can grow others in your garden in various shapes, sizes, and colors.

The best time to harvest flower seeds is when the plants are dry, and the seeds have fully matured. For most annuals, this happens late in the season, as the blooms fade and seed pods dry out on the ...

With this weird, long warm fall, it’s easy to put off putting your garden to bed for the winter. But weather can change very ...

From delicate dandelions to mighty oak trees, millions of plants use seeds to reproduce. But where did the first seeds come ...

Columbines come in many colors that include native and cultivated species. Each species has different growing preferences, ...

Find out if chives are perennial plants that are hardy in your area or if you'll need to plant this herb again in spring.

IT’S that tricky time in our gardens when all the perennials are disappearing and we’re waiting for the bulbs to come. But to ...

Sow snapdragon seeds on the surface of fine compost in the fall and overwinter in a cold frame or greenhouse. Once seedlings ...

Uncertain about the future? Why not try seeds? They’re easy to save and provide a safety net for good times and bad.

Researchers from Macquarie University, along with international collaborators, have discovered a simple strategy that has been overlooked: plants recycle resources from wilting flowers for future ...

After the first hard frost is the perfect time to sow some perennial seeds. Knowing the first frost date for your garden where you live can help you plan, both to protect plants that need it and ...