Plant Seeds

How to Grow Cactus Indoors

By CrunchingLeaves

Cacti are the ultimate survivors of the plant world. They thrive in the harsh, dry, ovenlike climate of Mexico and the Southwestern United States. Their oddball looks add character and stark beauty to a home's décor, and they are an indispensable element for decorating with a Western theme. Smaller varieties of cacti are popular as houseplants because they are so easy to care for;...

How to Grow Lavender Indoors

By Peggy Deland

Lavender is a Mediterranean herb best known for its fragrant purple blooms. The essential oils of lavender are frequently used in aromatherapy as the scent is said to have a calming effect. Lavender may also be brewed to make a mild tea, and is used as a flavoring agent in some European candies. Because lavender is both useful and ornamental, it is a very popular plant. Most varieties of lavender ...

How to Grow Sunflowers Indoors

By Nannette Richford

The mere mention of sunflowers likely conjures up images of towering plants topped with bright yellow heads that resemble the sun. Sunflowers raised for human consumption generally fit this description, but many cultivars of sunflowers grown as ornamental plants are shorter and produce brightly colored blooms.Sunflowers range from tiny 1-1/2 foot plants to massive 15-foot giants, and produce...