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Growing and Overwintering Native Plants in Pots

Globally, cities are expanding. By 2050, more than two-thirds of the population is expected...

Pink Muhly Grass, Muhlenbergia capillaris A Colorful Native

Whenever anyone asks what is my favorite plant, of course, I can never answer. I usually have at least 3 or 4 plants that are...

How to Grow Scutellaria Incana, a Native North American Wildflower

Downy Skullcap, Scutellaria Incana The longer I garden, the more I want to grow perennials that bloom for as long as possible, and that...

I’m talking native plant design on Growing Greener Podcast

September 10, 2025 I’m on the Growing Greener podcast this week! I’m talking with host Tom Christopher about using native plants in formal or traditional...

The Irresistible Beauty of Native Cuphea Plants

Occasionally, I will get the urge to obsess over a group of plants. I have gone mad for Magnoliasfrenetic for Fothghysterical for Hydrangeabut now...

Learn how to design with Texas native plants from Andrea DeLong-Amaya

August 11, 2025 Austin-area gardeners, come learn from native-plant expert Andrea DeLong-Amaya at a September 11 presentation for Garden Spark! Andrea will show different ways of using native plants...

15 of the Best Native Wildflowers for the US and Canada

This perennial is hardy in Zones 2 to 7 and is also known as narrow leaf fireweed or blooming sally. The long, narrow leaves resemble...

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Vegetable Storage: Best Practices | Southern Exposure Seed Exchange

There’s nothing like enjoying vegetables straight from the garden. However, we often have more vegetables that we can use at once. To keep our...

Plant These Microgreens after Thanksgiving and Serve Them at Christmas

Microgreens pack intense taste and vitamins into their first tender leaves, harvested young for maximum punch in small servings. Microgreens are the early stage...

How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Parsnips: A Complete Guide

Sharing is caring! Parsnips are cool-weather biennials grown as an annual. Parsnips taste best if brought to harvest in cool weather. The parsnip is a...
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