Jerusalem artichokes are one of the easiest, most productive perennials you can grow—especially in a Tennessee garden. They behave a lot like...

Growing spearmint (Mentha spicata) is one of the easiest and most rewarding things you can do in the garden—but it spreads aggressively, so a...

Growing New England aster is one of the best ways to add late-season color and support pollinators—especially in Tennessee gardens.  Why Grow...

Growing Canna lily (often just called cannas) is a great choice for bold, tropical-looking color—especially in warm climates like Tennessee....

Growing Canada goldenrod is easy—it's a hardy native perennial that thrives in conditions similar to those in Tennessee. It’s excellent for...

Growing purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) is one of the easiest and most rewarding choices—especially in Tennessee. It’s tough,...

Growing orange coneflowers is easy and very rewarding, especially in Tennessee where they thrive in heat and sun. What Are Orange...

Black-eyed Susans (Rudbeckia hirta) are one of the easiest, most rewarding flowers to grow—especially in Tennessee. They’re drought-tolerant,...

Tromboncino Rampicante Squash is a vigorous, vining Italian heirloom that behaves differently from typical squash. Why Grow Tromboncino? More...

Growing winter squash is very doable in Tennessee—and they actually thrive in our long, warm growing season. Here’s a practical,...

Canary melon (also called winter melon or Spanish melon) is a sweet, juicy fruit with bright yellow skin—similar growing needs to cantaloupe...

Growing comfrey is one of the easiest and most rewarding things you can add to a garden.  It is a deep-rooted perennial used for mulch,...

A tall, late-blooming perennial that’s fantastic for pollinators—especially in the fall when little else is blooming. Overview Botanical...

Cutleaf coneflower (Rudbeckia laciniata), also called green-headed coneflower or tall coneflower, is a hardy native perennial that grows...

Lamb’s ear is a tough, drought-tolerant perennial known for its soft, silvery leaves. It’s especially great in Middle Tennessee because it...

Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) is a beautiful, heat-loving plant grown for its bright red calyces—used in teas, jams, and herbal remedies. It...

Evening primrose is a fantastic, low-maintenance plant—great for pollinators, herbal use, and adding soft yellow blooms that open in the...

Growing milkweed is one of the best things you can do for pollinators—especially monarch butterflies. Here’s a complete, practical guide...

Zinnias are one of the easiest, most rewarding flowers you can grow—especially in a warm climate like Tennessee. They love heat, grow fast,...

Achillea millefolium is a hardy perennial herb known for its feathery foliage and flat clusters of flowers that attract pollinators. It grows...

Choosing plants or seeds for container gardening isn’t just about what you like—it’s about which plants thrive in the restricted space,...

Grey, cocozelle, and round zucchini are all types of summer squash and grow in almost exactly the same way. The main differences are plant...

Perennial hibiscus—often called hardy hibiscus or rose mallow—produces huge tropical-looking blooms but survives cold winters in many parts...

Why buy your plants from BELL Garden instead of Big Box stores? All of our plants are either sown and grown by our volunteers or lifted from...