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There are many varieties of desert plants growing wild, and many of them are wildflowers. Find out how to collect the seeds of these plants for your own garden.

Put away your lawnmower, and turn your landscape into a sanctuary for native plants and wildflowers. These hardy plants need no chemicals and little care.

All flowers attract insects, but native wildflowers will bring those best adapted to pollinate.

Texans enjoy, protect, and grow wildflowers in abundance. Wildflowers come from harvested seeds and only a few, like the bluebonnet, are available as transplants.

What better way to give that extra special gift than giving a wildflower seed mat, a natural and green gift that will attract insects and give enjoyment year after year.

Government and private groups work to bring color to highway and commercial landscapes. Annual poppies add flair and dazzle to large wildflower plantings.

Annual poppies bring unity to wildflower meadows or a natural garden as well as create a breath-taking display. Seeds of annual poppies are easy to find and buy.

Save money by planting seeds rather than seedlings. Wildflowers, Lupine, and California Poppy seeds can be an inexpensive start to a beautiful garden.

Rediscover nature this spring and get children involved in planting a wild flower mix, such as 'Farmer's Nightmare', to create a small meadow in an English garden.

A gardener is doing a favor to the environment when he grows wildflowers in the Texas landscape. Wildflowers require little care and bloom in the spring.

The best summer wedding favors are unique and elegant gifts that fit in with the reception décor, whether it's a tropical beach theme or a traditional floral wedding.

Blooming wedding favors are one of the hottest trends in today's weddings. You don't have to spend a fortune on plantable wedding favors. Here's how to make your own.

Organic gardeners can plant wildflower meadows as a low maintenance lawn alternative. However, wildflowers need a modicum of care to improve blooming and prevent weeds.

One of the most popular public gardens in the U.S. amuses visitors while promoting study of plant biology and conservation through a Science Center and Ph.D. program.

Compost and barrier-mulches are the secrets to easy wildflower landscaping. Establish wildflower meadows and lawns without using a pre-planting contact herbicide.

The legend of the Indian Paintbrush is immortalized in a book by Tomie de Paola. It sprouts from wildflower seed and the Lady Bird Wildflower Center provides research.

Sweeping landscape plantings of the corn (Flanders's Field poppy) and its cousins are a knockout. These plants are true annuals though they may live for several seasons.

Seaside and sheltered landscape plantings and herb gardens present some down-to-earth examples for using annual poppies in natural appearing gardens.

Mother's Day gift ideas aren't limited to mass-produced doodads and spa packages. Here are some special eco-friendly suggestions; some are bound to please "green" moms.

Just because a plant is native to the US or Canada does not mean it will succeed in your garden. You want plants native to your local environment.

Water is crucial to desert gardens, but the nature of the desert is to be miserly with water. Now's the time to start thinking and planning water-wise solutions.

While visiting botanical gardens in Massachusetts, see Garden In The Woods. It is a living museum with walking trails and native plants.

Organic gardeners can use seed tape or a seed mat as an easy way to grow flowers, vegetables, and herbs in the landscape.

No matter if a garden is high plains (above 4,000 ft.) or low desert, November is the time to take care of a few chores.

Despite intensive research, no one cause for catastrophic loss of bees worldwide has been found. Many combinations of factors appear to result in colony collapse disorder

Interested in green weddings? Consider these tips to save the environment and teach others to be eco-friendly in your invitations, food choices, wedding gown and jewelry.

A country garden of one's own will ease the stress of living in the concrete jungle. There are lots of ways to bring that relaxed style into a small city space.

A daisy wedding theme is not complete without the perfect favor to conclude the evening. This list of ideas features something for every taste and budget.

Some couples are turning to environmentally-friendly gifts that show their wedding guests their care and concern for the planet.

Using flowers for a wedding theme is a popular choice with today's bride;with thoughtful planning, flower wedding theme ideas can stimulate both visually and sensually.

Every frugal gardener knows that growing from seed is the best way to save money in the garden. There are several ways to get cheap or free seeds.

It's possible to find inexpensive wedding invitations online, buy kits in stationary stores, or to do it yourself by printing your own invite on beautiful, organic paper.

Luther Burbank's love of nature, and his belief that development of plants could help end world hunger, led him to become a world-renowned horticulturist.

The warm soil and cool nights of the fall season are an ideal combination for planting many types of perennials, trees, and bulbs for garden display the following spring.

Wildflowers can provide an excellent low cost alternative from traditional urban landscaping.

For people who enjoy wildlife and bird watching or taking in the vistas and fresh fragrance of woodlands and oceans, nature-themed gifts make a welcome Christmas package.