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The Fascinating World of Kohlerias

The Fascinating World of Kohlerias

A Starter Guide for These Furry Bloomers

Hybridizing Streptocarpus: Creating Unique and Beautiful Varieties

Hybridizing Streptocarpus: Creating Unique and Beautiful Varieties

Crossing Streptocarpus Flowers: A Challenging but Rewarding Process

Starting New Dahlias – Which Way is Best for You?

Starting New Dahlias – Which Way is Best for You?

The Pros, The Cons, Tubers vs. Cuttings vs. Seeds

Indoor Flowering Plants: Grow Beautiful Blooms Year-Round

African Violets

Indoor Flowering Plants: Grow Beautiful Blooms Year-Round

Flower Enthusiasts, Keep Your Passion Alive Year-Round—No Need for a Seasonal Pause!

As the Outdoor Growing Season Winds Down

As the Outdoor Growing Season Winds Down

Wrapping Up 2024 and Looking Towards 2025

In Defense of African Violets

In Defense of African Violets

Why It's Good to Consider Looking Past the Stereotypes of this Hardy Flowering Houseplant

Plumeria (Frangipani): The Tropics in a Twig - Growing From Seeds and Cultivating Your Own Exotic Beauties

Plumeria (Frangipani): The Tropics in a Twig - Growing From Seeds and Cultivating Your Own Exotic Beauties

Bring a fragrant touch of the tropics to your own home garden with Plumeria

Streptocarpus (Also Known as Cape Primrose) and Why I Recommend Growing These Houseplants

Streptocarpus (Also Known as Cape Primrose) and Why I Recommend Growing These Houseplants

Streptocarpus are easy to grow, low-maintenance, and burst into an abundance of colorful blooms

The Art of Crossing Flowering Plants: Creating New Varieties

The Art of Crossing Flowering Plants: Creating New Varieties

Unlocking Secrets: How Cross-Breeding Techniques Apply Universally Across Diverse Flower Species

Zinnias in July: Cultivating My Own Variety

Zinnias in July: Cultivating My Own Variety

I’ve been crossbreeding cactus-type dahlias for many years, and each year brings new surprises. Here’s my progress so far this year.

My Tropical Hibiscus Experiment: A Journey into Hybridization

Indoor Plants Featured

My Tropical Hibiscus Experiment: A Journey into Hybridization

It's surprisingly easy for anyone with some basic gardening ability to grow and cross tropical hibiscus to create new ones

Developing Your Own Variety of Zinnias

Developing Your Own Variety of Zinnias

Learn about ideas on how to successfully create unique zinnias that are custom tailored to your own flower preferences.

Buying Plants and Seeds Online – If it Seems too Good to be True, it Probably is

Buying Plants and Seeds Online – If it Seems too Good to be True, it Probably is

By Terry Aley, Editor I'm always looking for a new plant variety or seeds for something I can't easily buy locally. And many of us want very unique plants that are rare, and possibly not available (or may not even exist). As I've searched

Growing Unique Varieties of Petunias from Seeds

Growing Unique Varieties of Petunias from Seeds

If you're not too concerned or particular about a certain color or type of petunia, it's probably easier to grab these as plants at your local garden center. But if there's a type of petunia you absolutely love, or you want a variety or

Growing Zinnias From Seeds

Zinnias Featured

Growing Zinnias From Seeds

Zinnias are native to Mexico. Because of that, they really perform well in hot, full sun. All you need to do is plant them about a quarter inch deep in well-drained soil. Because they grow so fast (under the right conditions), there’s not really any need to start them