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The Pumpkins Have Arrived — And So Has the Best Time to Plant

Our pumpkins have arrived for the season — and here in the Texas Hill Country, their arrival marks something else too: the start of the best planting window of the year.

How to Grow Texas Bluebonnets from Seed

Learn how to grow Texas bluebonnets from seed, including scarification, fall planting, sun and soil needs, and why patience pays off in the first year.

Plant Milkweed for Monarchs: Growing Milkweed from Seed

Learn how to grow milkweed from seed in Texas, native and tropical, with cold stratification tips for planting a monarch waystation this season.

Wildflower Seed Planting Guide: When & How to Plant a Texas Wildflower Meadow

Learn how to plant wildflower seeds in Texas, from the best planting window to soil prep, sowing, watering, and choosing the right regional seed mix.

How to Grow Cornflowers (Bachelor's Buttons) in Texas

Learn how to grow cornflowers (bachelor's buttons) in Texas, from fall and spring sowing to sun, soil, water needs, deadheading, and reseeding blooms.