Buddleia is often dismissed as a weedy shrub, spotted growing in cracks by railway tracks or abandoned car lots. But I think we should give more time to this flowering plant. Yes, it is tough and ...

My gardening education began with a bean seed in a Dixie cup. A paper cup, a scoop of playground dirt and a sprouting bean seed was supposed to awaken every child’s sense of wonder at the natural ...

If you're after a flower that can handle sun, heat, and a bit of neglect, all while being vibrant and beautiful, the blanket flower (gaillardia spp.) is the kind of stunning plant that thrives in a ...