Black-Eyed Susans belong to the genus Rudbeckia, which contains over 25 species of flowers. Most of these species will produce flowers with yellow petals and dark black centers (and very...

Clay Soil!  It has a bad reputation among gardeners and flower aficionados due to how dense and compact it can get.  However, it actually holds some of the best nutrients for growing...

Yellow Jewelweed is a native Annual wildflower that can grows in moist areas with good organic soil, and can form large colonies.  It has the potential to grow slightly larger (up to 6' / 2 m) than...

Orange Jewelweed is an annual wildflower that has beautiful orange trumpet/bugle shaped flowers and grows well in the shade.  I first learned of this plant in my youth when my Uncle showed me it's...

Liatris is a genus of flowers containing over 50 species of flowers, most being pink/purple in color (and very showy).  Each species has its own native range within North America, with some...

As you learn to garden or grow plants from seed, you may have come across the term 'Stratify' or 'Stratification'.  If it is a new term to you it can seem puzzling.  So, in this guide I...