Old Wisdom
Hitched to Everything Else . .…
When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the universe. John…
Get Ready This Summer For Next…
First step: preparing the ground. And NOW is a good time. Each fall, we are repeatedly asked, “Am I too…
Monarch Refueling Stations
On a sunny day in early October, our place was swarming with beautiful Monarch butterflies. Of particular interest to them…
Prairies are Part of the Solution…
No one can deny–it was REALLY HOT this summer. And dry. In fact, it was the hottest summer on record…
Go Wild!
American Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana) is a shrub native to the Southeastern US, various Caribbean islands, and the Gulf Coast of…
Butterfly Desert
Several years ago, during October, I was working in a soybean field in Stuttgart, Arkansas. I walked along the edge…
When to plant wildflowers? Native seeds…
Late summer, fall, and winter is when most native species of wildflowers and grasses mature and make their way into…
How Much Wildflower Seed Do I…
Start by measuring the wildflower seed project site How much wildflower seed do I need? Well, first decide how…
Comparing the Cost of Wildflower Seed…
Question: Why is wildflower seed so much more expensive than lawn grass seed? Answer: It’s not! When figured on a…
A News Roundup About Glyphosate Herbicide
Bayer AG, who acquired Monsanto, maker of Roundup herbicide (glyphosate), has announced that it will discontinue offering glyphosate in the…
Rich Wildflower Meadow
There is a lovely wetland wildflower meadow along a backstreet in our small Ozark town. The road cuts away from…
National Pollinator Week!
This is National Pollinator Week, an annual celebration in support of pollinator health, initiated and managed by Pollinator Partnership. Check…
How to Consider Gardening as Exercise
When you think about it, it’s not that hard to see the similarities between exercising and gardening. They both support…
Business Plans in the Natural World
Every species of wildflower or native grass has a strategy for making a living: for dispersing seeds or for sprouting…
Bob’s Bio
Hi there. I’m Bob Holland, co-founder of Holland Wildflower Farm. Since many of these blog posts are written by me,…
Erosion Control Blankets
Erosion Control Blankets and Seeding Wildflowers on Slopes If your seeding project includes an area of steep slopes, then you…
Frost Flowers
About three years ago, my wife and I were taking a winter walk to the back of our property. It…
Best Native Grasses for Landscaping Projects
Wildflowers bring color and charm to any part of your property, but sometimes you want to make a dramatic statement.…
What’s a Native Plant?
Let’s define what a native plant is. A plant that has originated without the influence or intention of human beings…
The Best Time to Plant Wildflowers
The best time to plant seeds is after you have chosen a sunny spot and have removed the existing vegetation.…
How to Turn Your Backyard into…
Check out this article about creating your own wildlife sanctuary in your backyard. It discusses the benefits of attracting wildlife…
Home Composting Guide
This is a complete guide to successful home composting. You can learn so much here. If composting is something mysterious…
Seed Mix or Individual Seed
As you browse through the beautiful pictures on this website, you’re bound to wonder whether it would be better to…
