Q: I have lots of lavender shrubs in my front yard. As they're doing so well, I would like some more to plant at the back of my plot, too. Is it possible to collect the seeds from the flowers to sow ...

We all know that there is a specific kind of magic that happens when spring finally arrives. The world stretches awake, the soil softens, and suddenly every neighbor with a porch pot becomes a garden ...

If you’ve seen your garden flowers turning brown, it may be time to start collecting the seeds to give you more plants for free next year. Collecting seeds from lavender, foxgloves, honesty, ...

If you love the flowers in your garden but don’t love the idea of spending money on new ones, why not save their seeds to plant next year? To maximize the odds that new plants will grow true to their ...

It's official: learning how to collect seeds from hardy annuals is a must for gardeners of all abilities. Not only does it guarantee a repeat display of blooms, but you’ll also be saving money on the ...

Your favorite summer berries are easy to grow from seed.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. As the sole member of my community garden’s soil restoration ...

It might seem to be a bit confusing, as the leaves of this herb are referred to as both cilantro and coriander – depending on where you live – but the seeds are known as coriander seeds. Whatever you ...

Gather wild sunflower, Joe pye weed, goldenrod, bergamot, milkweed and zinnia seeds, and store them over the winter in a dry, cool place that doesn’t receive direct sunlight.. Courtesy photo As fall ...

Growing up in suburban New York City, our house was surrounded by woods of primarily American beech (Fagus grandifolia) and white oak (Quercus alba). And one year it occurred to me that I could ...

Q: The Norway Spruce trees that border our yard are dying, and they have holes in the bark. Do you know what could be causing this? Is there anything we can do to stop it and save the ones that are ...

The Nature Conservancy excels at native plant restoration and ecosystem stewardship on a landscape-wide scale. By creating, extending and conserving native habitat, they provide permanent and ...