Hollyhocks, Alcea rosea, are a premiere plant for recession-proof, long-term investment and growth in the garden.

Aug 8, 2011 – Arlene Marturano

From April to the end of June easy to grow hardy biennials such as wallflowers, honesty, sweet pocket, sweet william and foxgloves are star performers.

Apr 30, 2010 – David Haigh

Commonly called a weed by the uninitiated, this beautiful lacy flower is edible and can be used in wedding bouquets as well as arts and crafts.

May 24, 2009 – Patricia Deneen

Overwintering Teasel attracts small birds, like buntings, goldfinches, sparrows, to its super-sized brown seedheads. Gardeners can encourage self-sowing teasel in spring.

Feb 15, 2009 – Susan Morris

Biennial plants are usually hardy, easy to grow plants that self-sow in the garden, so these yellow blooming plants will make great additions to a yellow themed garden.

Jul 31, 2008 – Angela England