How to Grow

Learn how to grow gaillardia, a native American wildflower that grows well in hot, dry areas that are difficult for other plants to grow.

Marigolds are easy-to-grow, have abundant blooms, and are excellent companion plants. Learn how to grow marigolds with these five tips.

Gomphrena is easy to grow, has long-lasting blooms, and thrives in hot summers. Learn how to grow globe amaranth with these five tips. 

If I had to pick a favorite flower, lobelia might be it. These four tips teach you how to grow and add lobelia to your garden or containers. 

Growing Potatoes in Straw: NO DIGGING!

Learn how to grow black-eyed peas (also called cowpeas) and add them to your planting list if you live in a hot-summer climate.

Learn how to grow bachelor buttons, and the bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects that love these colorful flowers will thank you. 

Fresh peas straight from the garden are sweeter than anything you can buy at the store. Learn how to grow peas with these five tips.

Learning how to grow sweet potatoes is surprisingly easy – just a few plants provide a plentiful harvest. Sweet potatoes need a long warm growing season, are heat-tolerant and drought-resistant, and …

Lisianthus is a summer staple in my low desert Arizona garden. Learn how to grow lisianthus with these 10 tips.