All About Growing Flowers

Technical cross-section diagram of a regenerative container garden showing the central aeration pipe (Lung), bottom drainage wick, and thermal air gap insulation.

Regenerative Container Gardening: The 5-Step Guide

Why do most pots fail in August? It’s not water; it’s physics. Discover the 5 engineering principles of regenerative container gardening—from "Thermal Jackets" to "Wicking Beds"—and learn how to build a living soil system that thrives in the heat.
/by Stephen Scott
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Plant Your Spring Flowers in the Fall

Get ready for a vibrant spring garden! Learn why fall is the perfect time to plant wildflowers and flower seeds for a blooming display.
/by Stephen Scott
Milkweed seeds and floss in hands

Milkweed Seed Germination Procedures

Milkweed Seed Germination uses soaking and rinsing of the seeds to remove a naturally occurring chemical from the seed surface for better germination.
/by Stephen Scott
A butterfly is sitting on the flower of an echinacea plant.

Planting a Pollinator Feast

Enhance your garden's beauty and productivity with pollinator-attracting plants. Learn how attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds can create a thriving and colorful garden.
/by Stephen Scott
Fresh salad with nasturtium and borage edible flowers.

Edible Flowers: From Garden to Gourmet – Heirloom Varieties for Every Kitchen

Transform your meals with the beauty and flavor of edible flowers. Discover how these easy-to-grow plants can add elegance to your cooking.
/by Stephen Scott
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Build Your Own Seed Starting Station

A seed starting station helps you germinate seeds better and grow stronger transplants for your garden. Better gardens start with robust, healthy seedlings; they grow from the ideal conditions a seed rack provides. We share our 20 years experience in how to build your own.
/by Stephen Scott
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Seed Testing and Preservation: A Behind the Scenes Look at Seed Testing Labs and the USDA

Everyone wants higher quality seed - from the home gardener to the production grower. Seed testing and seed preservation improve seed quality.
/by Stephen Scott
Succession planting different lettuce types.

Succession Planting Made Easy – A Step-by-Step Guide for Every Garden

Transform your garden with succession planting. Learn how to create a continuous harvest of fresh vegetables, herbs, and flowers throughout the growing season.
/by Stephen Scott
Lavender with Bee

Lavender Soothes Animals Too

Lavender has been soothing and healing people for millennium and also helps dogs and horses with stress or anxieties through aromatherapy.
/by Stephen Scott
Spider Milkweed Plug

Growing Milkweed for the Monarch Butterfly

Terroir Seeds recently helped coordinate a milkweed growing project to benefit the Monarch butterfly. Here's the full story!
/by Stephen Scott
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