Some of the brightest and happiest of summer flowers are also the easiest to grow from seed. They are not shy to germinate, ...

This time lapse demonstrated the growth stages of a zinnia flower plant. The zinnia seed was directly germinated in potting mix soil. It quickly spouted and grew steadily. Flower buds started to ...

Zinnias are one of my favorite flowers to save seeds from as they are easy to grow and attract plenty of butterflies. They come in a variety of forms, including single or double blooms and a wide ...

Q: I’d like to try saving seeds from my zinnias to plant next year. I’ve stored seeds from milkweed but not from vegetables or garden flowers. How should I harvest them? Where should I store them? Do ...

If you’ve never heard of “winter sowing,” you might think it’s a cold-weather activity that takes care of those holey socks and tattered blankets. It’s not! It’s actually a planting technique that ...

Growing healthy zinnia flowers begins with the sowing of the seed, its germination and growing the seedlings in small pots and seedling trays. It involves pruning the tip of the plant and removal of ...

Bright, cheerful and easy to grow, zinnias are a favourite among gardeners for their long-lasting blooms and resilience. These sun-loving flowers flourish in well-drained soil and hot weather, making ...

Zinnias bloom continuously all summer—and pollinators can’t resist them. Here, how to plant and grow zinnias like an expert ...

Growing seeds is a relatively simple process: Bury seeds in dirt, add water, heat, and light from the sun, and in most cases, something is going to sprout. The problem is, most of us conduct this ...