11 Flower Seeds to Save in August Before They’re Gone – Collect Them Now for Free Blooms Next Year
Every August, I always manage to come across at least one seed head that should’ve been collected 3 days ago. It is usually something that…

Amber Noyes was born and raised in a suburban California town, San Mateo. She holds a master’s degree in horticulture from the University of California as well as a BS in Biology from the University of San Francisco. With experience working on an organic farm, water conservation research, farmers’ markets, and plant nursery, she understands what makes plants thrive and how we can better understand the connection between microclimate and plant health. When she’s not on the land, Amber loves informing people of new ideas/things related to gardening, especially organic gardening, houseplants, and growing plants in a small space.
Every August, I always manage to come across at least one seed head that should’ve been collected 3 days ago. It is usually something that…
This is when a few perennial clumps start acknowledging that they’ve been having too much fun. There’s plenty of growth on the daylily but not…
August always plays a trick on us. There are flowers in the garden, bees buzzing about, dahlias are finally showing their true colors and you…
August is supposed to be the lazy month in the garden. Supposed to be… The deck chair is waiting, the tomatoes need eating and, after…
“Bit late for sowing, isn’t it?” That is my neighbor, over the fence, watching me tear open seed packets in the middle of July. And…
There’s a cruel little joke the garden plays on us gardeners every year. In June, all abundance – geraniums frothing over the path, catmint humming…
“July is far too hot to propagate plants from cuttings!” Well, for some varieties it is, but not all of them, in fact, for some…
How sad is it when peonies stop blooming? It’s like they are telling us that spring is gone, and the hot season is coming –…
I don’t know a single person who doesn’t love roses, do you? They are so romantic, some have an amazing fragrance, they come in so…
Look, we’ve all been there. It’s mid-June, you look out at your garden, and you just… sigh. The tulips are dead and gone, the peonies…