From the Field

Why I Grow Sunflowers

Why I Grow Sunflowers

Each sunflower starts the same way—a tiny seed and a lot of patience. From low-tech crow protection to choosing varieties for warmth and structure, sunflowers earn their place in the...

Why I Grow Sunflowers

Each sunflower starts the same way—a tiny seed and a lot of patience. From low-tech crow protection to choosing varieties for warmth and structure, sunflowers earn their place in the...

Bringing back Sweet Peas Again

Bringing back Sweet Peas Again

Sweet peas were once everywhere—fragrant, early, and dependable—and then, somewhere along the way, they quietly disappeared. This season is about bringing them back, grown for joy, patience, and the kind...

Bringing back Sweet Peas Again

Sweet peas were once everywhere—fragrant, early, and dependable—and then, somewhere along the way, they quietly disappeared. This season is about bringing them back, grown for joy, patience, and the kind...

Growing Better Snapdragons

Growing Better Snapdragons

Snapdragons are one of those flowers that look effortless when they’re happy and let you know immediately when they’re not. Last season taught me a lot about spacing, support, and...

Growing Better Snapdragons

Snapdragons are one of those flowers that look effortless when they’re happy and let you know immediately when they’re not. Last season taught me a lot about spacing, support, and...