Pumpkins are a fun backyard crop for home gardeners. Kids find great joy in watching the grow and then form orange orbs, ready for carving or pie baking. However,...

Zinnias are one of the easiest annuals to grow from seeds started indoors or direct sown in the garden. The colorful blooms attract pollinators like bees and beneficial insects....

Cosmos are among my favorite summer flowers. The plants’ light, wispy, foliage, reminiscent of dill, is topped by colorful, daisy-like flowers that sway in the breeze. Popular cottage garden...

Climbing nasturtium plants are the perfect annual flower to grow vertically on fences, trellises, and arches. The vigorous stems grow 5 to 6 feet in length and the flower...

Seed Starting Supplies Beginning gardeners often question what supplies they need to start seeds indoors. Though the supply list isn’t as long as you think, these basics will ensure...