How to Grow Shasta Daisy from Seeds
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How to Grow Shasta Daisy from Seeds
Shasta daisies are a hardy perennial you can enjoy every summer, but be aware that when you grow from seed, the plants will flower in the second growing season.
How to Grow Forget-me-not Seeds
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How to Grow Forget-me-not Seeds
Chinese forget-me-nots (Cynoglossum amabile) are easy-to-grow plants that can be grown from seed directly in the garden or indoors.
How to Grow Sunflowers from Seeds
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How to Grow Sunflowers from Seeds

Here are some tips for growing sunflowers from seeds: When to plant Sow seeds in late April or early May...

How to Grow California Poppies
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How to Grow California Poppies
California poppies (Eschscholzia californica) are easy to grow from seed and can be sown directly into the garden in fall or early spring
Memorializing Loved Ones with Community Gardens
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Memorializing Loved Ones with Community Gardens

Losing a loved one can be a painful and difficult experience, but memorializing them in a meaningful way can provide...

Using Wildflowers for Natural Dyeing: A Guide
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Using Wildflowers for Natural Dyeing: A Guide

Wildflowers can be used to create beautiful and natural dyes for fabrics, yarns, and other materials. This sustainable and eco-friendly...

An orange and black, with white spots monarch butterfly on a stalk of bright red Indian Paintbrush wildflower
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The Importance of Wildflowers in Supporting Pollinators: A Guide

Pollinators, such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, play a crucial role in the ecosystem by helping plants to reproduce and...

a picture of a quilt with multicolored tiny squares. Thread and scissors are in the background.
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Memorial Quilts: A Comforting Way to Remember

Making a memorial quilt can be a beautiful and meaningful way to honor a loved one who has passed away....

Man standing behind woman with a bouquet of red roses in one hand, covering her eyes with his other hand
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The Secret Language of Victorian Flowers: A Guide to 10 Popular Flowers and Their Meanings

In the Victorian era, flowers were used as a way to express feelings and emotions that could not be spoken...

A bouquet of yellow and orange wildflowers with some greenery
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Flower Arranging with Wildflowers: Tips and Techniques

Wildflowers bring a unique beauty and natural charm to flower arrangements. From meadow-inspired bouquets to wild and whimsical centerpieces, wildflowers...

a seed packet with forget me not seeds and a blue flower heart and loving message set on a background of natural elements like a log, fern leaf and pinecone.
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Planting Hope: Using Custom Seed Packets to Celebrate Life

Funerals and memorial services are a time to celebrate the life of a loved one, and to remember and honor...

A man and woman hiking up a grassy hilside covered with blue wildflowers. A mountain peak is in the background
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What's That Flower: Identifying Wildflowers on Your Next Hike

Going on a hike can be a wonderful way to connect with nature and observe the beauty of the wildflowers...