Blog posts
June 07, 2026
Leave 'em BEE : The Busy Bees in Every Garden
We love our bees, even the ones that sting! They are remarkable creatures that play an essential role in our ecosystems, particularly in pollination. But not all bees are created...
Milkweed and Monarchs: Why So Monogamous?
When we think of iconic relationships in nature, the bond between milkweed and monarch butterflies may be the strongest of the sort. This unique, intimate, and exclusive relationship has fascinated...
Our favorite flowers and what they symbolize
(a cheat sheet for bouquet building) ‘Flowers are the music of the ground. From earth’s lips spoken without sound,” -Edwin Curran A flower garden brings a bit of...
Self-Pollinating Flowers Perfect For Your Low-Maintenance Garden
Guest Blog Written By Chris Tweten Low Maintenance, Self-Pollinating Flowers For Your Garden Maintaining a beautiful garden can be a rewarding experience. However, it does require time and dedication, especially if...
Live a Little, Grow Wild! Why Wildflowers and Native Plants Make A World of Difference
More Flora Means More Fauna and a Bit Less Lawn(a) As gardeners, we’re no strangers to the plea for pollinator friendly plantings. Thousands of crops we depend on for food...
Sunflowers: To Bee or Not To Bee Pollen Free
A Case For Growing Both! Pollen- free sounds amazing doesn’t it? No sneezing, no watery eyes, no persistent yellow dust on..well, everything it can reach. But! We know as...
How To Plant Fall Flower Bulbs (with Video!)
A guide to overwintering your fall flower bulbs.
Nine Edible Flowers to Try Growing in Your Backyard Garden
There is something so fancy and so fun about eating flowers! Like intricate cake icing or ice cream sprinkles, we all get a rush of delight when we discover that...
Divine Dahlias: How to Grow These Garden Divas, From Seeds to Winter Storage
These gorgeous blooms are so pretty and profuse that they have earned an unfair reputation as high-maintenance and hard-to-grow. Nothing could be further from the truth! Whether you grow them...