Hi friends, just a reminder for anyone who is local (Western MD), this weekend Hope & Wildflowers is celebrating Earth Day this weekend Saturday through Monday. We will be offering free Milkweed plants along with some additional pollinator-friendly plants and Growing Kindness Bouquets at the stand until they’re gone. Donations are welcome but not necessary. …

Asparagus is a delicious and nutritious vegetable that can be grown in your own backyard. With proper care and attention, you can enjoy a bountiful harvest of tender and flavourful asparagus spears. You can grow asparagus in relatively little space (we have ours in a 4’ x 4’ raised bed) and very little maintenance. The …

Happy National Gardening Day! Gardening requires a lot of effort to keep the plants healthy and safe from pests and diseases. Instead of using harmful chemicals that can kill bees and other helpful pollinators, you can attract beneficial insects to your garden. These bugs can help your garden to thrive by controlling the population of …

Starting garden seeds indoors is a great way to get a head start on the growing season. Here’s an eight in-depth step-by-step guide on how to do it: 1. Choose the right seeds: Not all seeds are suitable for indoor starting. When choosing what seeds are best for you and when to start your seeds …

April is finally here! And with it comes the perfect opportunity to celebrate National Garden Month and National Gardening Day (April 14th) This annual celebration is a time to appreciate the beauty and benefits of gardens, and to encourage others to get growing. In this blog post, we’ll explore the history of National Garden Month, …

As a gardener, you have the power to make a difference for our planet’s precious pollinators! Pollinator populations are declining at an alarming rate, but by creating a pollinator-friendly garden, you can provide a haven for these vital creatures. In this blog post, we’ll show you how to create a garden that welcomes bees, butterflies, …

With a new growing season here we are about to open up our flower stand again as the flowers start to grow and bloom. This will be our fifth year with the little white stand on the corner of our property. It has come a long way and we will continue to keep growing and …

Composting is a fascinating process that transforms kitchen scraps and yard waste into a valuable resource for your garden. By harnessing the power of microorganisms, you can create a nutrient-rich soil amendment that boosts plant growth, improves soil structure, and reduces waste. In this article, we’ll explore the magic of composting and how to get …

April is the perfect time to enhance your garden with pollinator-friendly flowers in Zone 7a. As the weather warms up and spring showers bring new life, attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to your outdoor space with these top picks. You may see some of the flowers listed below throughout the month and others are a …

Spring is finally here! Daffodils, tulips, and grape hyacinths are popping up, the sun is shining, and the birds are singing. It’s time to get your garden ready for the new growing season! Spring garden clean-up is an essential step to ensure your garden looks its best and stays healthy. Here are some tips to …

Growing Healthy and Productive Blackberries In June 2019, we planted two Blackberry plants (Navaho Thornless and Triple Crown Thornless) and over the years they have thrived and grown well beyond what we expected and now need a Blackberry Trellis installed. We were happy to see that the material cost was less than $100! After using …

Hi friends, Modern Sprout sent Hope & Wildflowers their Rosemary Hydroponic Grow Garden Jar Kit to review for our followers and a 10% discount code for anyone who wants to place an order. Use code HOPEANDWILDFLOWERS at checkout. This post contains affiliate links with Modern Sprout. Hope & Wildflowers will receive a commission if you …

Hi friends, Modern Sprout sent Hope & Wildflowers their Seed Ball Kit & Seed Pop to review for our followers and a 10% discount code for anyone who wants to place an order. Use code HOPEANDWILDFLOWERS at checkout. This post contains affiliate links with Modern Sprout. If you make a purchase through our links, Hope …

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Recently Hope & Wildflowers teamed up with Modern Sprout as one of their affiliates. Being an affiliate we can now offer our subscribers discounts as well as share reviews and giveaways from Modern Sprout. To begin our new chapter with Modern Sprout, we will introduce the Flower Grow Kit they sent us to share with …

We want to thank Epic Gardening for Sending Hope and Wildflowers their 6-cell Seed Starting Trays with Germination Domes and Bottom Trays along with seeds to review. Hope and Wildflowers is an affiliate with Epic Gardening because we love using their products so much and recommend them to our readers especially this time of year …