Tips and Tricks
It’s a no-brainer that the first task when preparing to grow an herb garden is to choose your herbs. The best way to approach the assignment is probably not by going straight to the online herb catalog. That can be daunting! Instead, think about what you love to eat and …
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Picture this. It’s 2022 and winter is coming to a close. The sun is offering its radiant rays to your outdoor activities again. You’re getting excited—spring is coming! Amidst this excitement, you look around your yard and catch yourself slumping your shoulders with a sigh as you remember the chore …
Read more Lawn-Mowing be Damned!
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We’re lucky to have so many customers willing to share their gorgeous garden creations, whether flower, veggie or herb. They email us daily to show off what’s grown from their Eden Brothers’ seeds or bulbs. Knowing how talented our customers are and how photogenic our products can be, we decided …
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Where to Start Zinnia, or Zinnia elegans, is a large annual seed that packs one heck of a punch. It grows virtually everywhere and can germinate in only five days! Most gardeners plant their zinnia seeds directly into the garden where they want them to bloom, so choose a good …
Read more How to Plant Zinnia “Salmon Queen” from Seed
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Going back thousands of years and spanning the world, the beloved poppy has a history as rich and diverse as the colors it flaunts. Famous for its contribution to traditional medicine in some western cultures, its inclusion in The United States Pharmacopeia, and for Dorothy’s deep sleep in The Wizard …
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If you have a family tradition of gathering around the table to carve plump, orange pumpkins on Halloween, it’s not too late to plant your own. Growing pumpkins isn’t too difficult as long as you’ve got the right circumstances and conditions and provide them with proper care in the months …
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Gourds are arguably the most versatile plants you can grow. They are not often eaten (there isn’t enough ‘meat’ on them to make it worth it) but these uniquely shaped and textured vegetables have been used for centuries to fashion tools, dishes, utensils and even rattles for children. In today’s world it …
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If you’re as excited about spring as we are, it’s not hard to find the motivation for a new garden project. Raised garden beds are great reason to get outside and enjoy the new season. They’re easier to work in, are less prone to weeds, allow you to control your …
Read more Designing The Raised Garden Beds of Your Dreams
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Beaming yellow, orange and rust-colored marigold blooms are a common sight in summer, but this flower has a few interesting surprises that make it anything but common. It works hard, offers protection, won’t be a bother and can be quite charming. Sounds like the perfect partner! Read more about what …
Read more The Multi-Faceted Marigold
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You’ve probably had that moment driving through a quaint neighborhood, looking out the window, and doing a double-take when you encountered a perfectly adorable garden. But what made it perfect wasn’t an organized row of flowers or an overly planned design. It was more of a natural explosion of color, …
Read more The Essence & Essentials of Cottage Gardening
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