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Have questions about growing wildflowers? Were here to help! Here at American Meadows, youll find the most complete wildflower information available anywhere. Click on your question below to jump to the answer. Wildflowers bring natural beauty to any landscape with their vibrant colors and delicate forms. From majestic prairie grasses to bright patches of black-eyed … Read more

Using fresh pine to create your own Christmas wreath is one way to add a wonderful aroma and a special touch of holiday festivities to your home. You can learn how to make a fresh Christmas wreath following our simple directions and using fresh pine branches from Alpha Fern Company. When you are finished, you’ll … Read more

Mulching is a common gardening practice that provides numerous benefits, such as retaining moisture, suppressing weeds, and regulating soil temperature. However, when it comes to mulching over newly sown seeds, many gardeners have doubts. Can you put mulch over seeds? Will the seeds be able to push through? Will it negatively impact germination? This comprehensive … Read more

Welcome to our guide on how to clean carrots from the garden. Carrots are a staple in many households, and knowing how to properly clean them is essential for both safety and taste. In this article, we will discuss the best practices for cleaning garden-fresh carrots to ensure they are safe to eat and delicious … Read more

If you ask ten people about sowing lithops, I’m sure you’ll get 10 different answers, and really, they’ll all be correct answers, because there’s not only one way to do it. In this few lines I’ll try to give you my experience, as much as I can and I’m not saying it’s perfect, but the … Read more

Looking for some fun garden and nature crafts for kids? Here are lots of fun craft ideas for kids to make in and for the garden, as well as some nature arts and crafts. And along with planting flowers and vegetables and reading gardening books, we like to turn our creative energy toward the garden … Read more

Mulch adds a polished look to your garden and beds. Learn when to replace mulch and keep your garden looking great. There are many reasons why using mulch in your flower beds and garden is a good idea. Mulch can: Organic mulches, like Mulch America’s mulches, are made from a plant based material. Our mulch … Read more

Sweet potatoes are a lot of fun to grow, and despite what you might think, you don’t need a ton of space to grow them. In fact, my favorite way to grow sweet potatoes is right in an old chicken feed bag on my deck. When we first moved to Maine I wasn’t sure I … Read more

We’re sometimes asked how long it takes to grow tomatoes. It’s a good question, so we thought we’d take the opportunity to answer it here. With a Click & Grow smart garden, you can produce a mini tomato harvest starting from 98 days after planting. In this article we’ll look at some key things to … Read more

Cherries are one of the most beloved fruits of summer. Their sweet juicy flavor is a tasty treat that many look forward to each year. But knowing exactly when to pick cherries at their peak ripeness can be tricky. Harvest too soon and you’ll end up with underripe fruit that lacks flavor and texture. Wait … Read more