Lanceleaf Coreopsis is a great addition to any wildflower garden, micro prairie, or meadow. Also known as Sand Coreopsis or Lanceleaf Tickseed, it is a…
I've been growing Spicebush since 2017 and have learned a thing or two. In this complete guide I'll show you everything to how it grows, propagation, and uses.
I'll tell you what the Chelsea Chop is, why you should do it, and give you year over year examples to show the effect.
The Amur Honeysuckle Tree is a fast growing, flowering shrub that has become invasive and established in roughly half of the United States and Canada. …
The Cup Plant is a tall, sturdy perennial flower native to the Midwestern United States, with isolated pockets in surrounding states as far as Tennessee,…
Want to create a beautiful mini-wildlife sanctuary that is beautiful year-round? Maybe provide some valuable food for pollinators and save the bees? How about making…
Fire Pink is one of the most landscape-friendly native plants. In this guide I'll teach you everything you need to know to grow this beautiful flower.
Purpletop is a perennial grass that grows 3-5' tall and puts on a beautiful display of purple colors from the seed heads in Late Summer…
Common milkweed is one of the most important plants for the Monarch Butterfly. It is the larval host, and is enjoyed by many other pollinators…
Penstemon flowers are gorgeous, but often expensive at garden centers. With my methods you can save and harvest your own penstemon seed quickly and cleanly.…
Echinacea is one of the easiest perennials to grow from seed. A common choice for flower beds, it is a herbaceous perennial flower that is…
I've grown dozens of Wild Bergamot for years in my gardens! I will tell you EVERYTHING you need to know to grow Monarda Fistulosa and bring in the pollinators!
A complete profile on the native plant, Hoary Vervain. Everything you need to know from germination to blooming.
The Cardinal Flower is one of THE most beautiful flowers you can grow! After growing this plant for nearly 10 years I can teach you everything!
Most garden sites tell you to rip open the seed heads wearing leather gloves and using pliers. My method requires none of that, and will…
Saving Liatris Seeds is one the cheapest way to increase the number and propagate more Liatris plants in your yard, flower beds, or garden. One…
Gut Gummies What Are Gut Gummies? Gut gummies is a cute name for homemade gelatin/ fruit juice snack. Made from powdered gelatin and simple fruit…
Have you fallen in love with Virginia Bluebells? Want to learn all you need to know to propagate and grow them yourself? Then you've come to the right place!
Want to learn all you need to know about Pink Muhly Grass? I've germinated and grown this beautiful grass for years. Come have a look to learn it all!
Just about every gardener who has grown plants from seed will encounter an 'over-sown' pot. The question then becomes, how can I separate these little…
Indian Tobacco (Lobelia Inflata) is an annual, or biannual wildflower native to Eastern and Central North America. It isn't a plant that most people would…
Liatris is a genus of plants that is comprised of over 50 species! Most, if not all are native to North America. Many species of…
Most garden sites tell you to rip open the seed heads wearing leather gloves and using pliers. My method requires none of that, and will…
Saving Liatris Seeds is one the cheapest way to increase the number and propagate more Liatris plants in your yard, flower beds, or garden. One…
Want to know how many pounds of tomatoes you need to make a quart of peeled tomatoes? Find out here! We simplified the data for you in this easy table!
I've been foraging, eating, and growing Pawpaw trees for years - I'll teach you EVERYTHING about this tree you need to know!
For a long-blooming perennial with medicinal and herbal uses, Blue Vervain doesn't disappoint. Easy to grow and fairly adaptable, it makes a great addition to flower gardens,.
Want to get started in Native Plants but are unsure to where to begin? I've got a complete guide for you right here!
Over the years I've grown multiple coneflowers in pots and had them survive the winter without issue. In this article I will tell you the…
Using cardboard and newspaper to smother grass to make a flower bed is easy and effective. It isn't too complicated, but you just need to…
The Cardinal Flower is one of THE most beautiful flowers you can grow! After growing this plant for nearly 10 years I can teach you everything!
In this article I tell you what you NEED to KNOW about growing the Partridge Pea
White Snakeroot is a herbacrous perennial flower native to Eastern North America. Scientifically known as Ageratina altissima, it grows 1-3' tall in partial shade and average…
I've got everything you need to know about Blue False Indigo (Baptisia Australis). I've been growing these plants for many years and have learned a thing or two, and will share it with you!
Oriental Bittersweet is an invasive climbing vine from Asia that can kill trees reducing our bio-diversity. The Oriental Bittersweet vine will climb other plants, wrapping…
One of the most common plants in the world! Yarrow is versatile, beautiful, and an excellent choice for flower gardens. Learn all about it here!
Cardinal Climber is an annual vine which produces numerous red flowers and can grow 20' or more in full sun. In my experience, this is…
Liatris is a genus of flowers that contains over 50 species! Most species are native to North America. Some species only inhabit a small part…
See how to use Autumn Leaves as mulch to improve soil fertility, reduce compaction, and improve moisture retention! Learn all the information (with references and pictures).
Learn how to build simple hot compost pile. I make 50 gallons of compost a year, in an open pile, on the ground in my backyard. Want to see how?
