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Another Gardening Season Returns in Full Force

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

Help Your Plants Thrive – The Critical Importance of Rich, Well Textured, Nutritious Soil

Help Your Plants Thrive – The Critical Importance of Rich, Well Textured, Nutritious Soil

If you're wondering why you can't get a green thumb, it might just be a soil issue

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.

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.

Growing Zinnias From Seeds

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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