Cut flowers sounded easy when I started gardening. Just plant some flowers and then cut them, right? Well, there is a lot more to it than that. Cut flowers are often grown from specific varieties that ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." We love houseplants, but having fresh flowers around is good for the soul! And though you could easily ...

This Benary Giant Coral zinnia passed the “wiggle test.” Gently shake the stem at its base. If it remains firm, go ahead and harvest. Praying mantis hatchlings disperse and begin hunting for insect ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Perfect for tight spaces, this creative idea allows you to plant in a portable and rustic container. With ...

Who doesn't love fresh flower arrangements around the home? From colorful accents to seasonal tributes, freshly cut flowers bring nature indoors and add beauty to our surroundings. When those cut ...

Spring has sprung! As winter has started fading away and the days have grown longer, nature is beginning to awaken for spring. One of the most exciting parts of the early spring season is the leaves ...

Some of the brightest and happiest of summer flowers are also the easiest to grow from seed. They are not shy to germinate, ...

Attention, anyone who thinks native blooms are brilliant in the wild — or our yards — but don’t work in bouquets. Boy, are we wrong. This isn’t an invitation to trample wildflower fields to pick ...

Molly Gaeckle started her flower farm sowing just a few rows in the backyard garden of a small rental house in Minneapolis. Eight years later, her cut flower operation, Northerly Flora, has grown to ...