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The gardening world is full of old wives’ tales about supposed methods for growing the biggest tomatoes or the tallest sunflowers. One such story is […]
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The gardening world is full of old wives’ tales about supposed methods for growing the biggest tomatoes or the tallest sunflowers. One such story is […]
Continue reading »I’m a big proponent of growing your garden with trellises , arbors, and other supports. Growing up provides three exceptional benefits to the garden. First, […]
Continue reading »There is a lot of debate around the role of citrus fruits in the garden: can they be composted? Will this repel pests? It turns […]
Continue reading »Soil covers almost 10% of the Earth’s surface, but for most people it remains a mystery when it comes to gardening and caring for plants. […]
Continue reading »Every home should have a herb garden. Having constant access to fresh greens will revolutionize the way you cook and eat at home. Although you […]
Continue reading »Most gardeners know that squirrels can pose a threat to almost any potted plant. They like to dig into the soil to hide food they […]
Continue reading »Thanks to Lady Bird Johnson and the Highway Improvement Act of 1965, a spring and summer drive can feel like driving through a colorful landscape […]
Continue reading »Growing seeds seems like it should be simple: throw a few seeds in the soil, park them near the window and wait for your new […]
Continue reading »Over time, you will come to know your garden as a close friend. Where the high parts dry out, the low parts are always waterlogged, […]
Continue reading »What is the point of having a vegetable garden other than to have access to fresh herbs and vegetables? And if you prefer your daily […]
Continue reading »April is the time when gardeners need to start being mathematicians and professional organizers, trying to find a place for all the seedlings that need […]
Continue reading »The sun is back and everywhere I look there are people sitting in their yards. While yes, there is still a lot to be done, […]
Continue reading »With all the attention on native plants and more exotic plants, we sometimes forget how interesting roses are and how well they fill out a […]
Continue reading »If you spend any time on GardenTok (or talk to gardeners), you know it’s all about the seeds these days. Gardeners always feel behind at […]
Continue reading »According to a recent study , Americans spend more than $500 a year on gardening tools. It’s a lot. Gardening is one of those hobbies […]
Continue reading »Seeds come in all shapes and sizes. While some are delightfully large and easy to plant, such as peas and sunflowers, planting a row of […]
Continue reading »Many of us are people who scatter seeds around the garden hoping for something to grow. After a while, you may start to lean toward […]
Continue reading »When it comes to your plants, you can’t cheat. If you save, the results will be felt in your garden: plants that are stressed and […]
Continue reading »If you’re a gardening enthusiast, you’ve been looking forward to planting seeds in the soil throughout February. March is finally your time, but you still […]
Continue reading »If you’re a gardener, you know there’s nothing more discouraging than seeing your tomato vines taken over by a virus, your broccoli covered in aphids, […]
Continue reading »While it’s still snowing in some parts of the country, spring has begun to awaken for the rest of us. Tulips and irises are beginning […]
Continue reading »In late summer, West Coast fishermen troll for albacore tuna and fill their shelves and freezers with loins full. An added benefit of cutting your […]
Continue reading »It’s a natural progression: you enjoy gardening, so you decide to level up and start growing your own garden. This means buying seeds, so seed […]
Continue reading »One of my favorite parts of spring is the opportunity to finally bring color back to the garden, and once the tulips start to bloom, […]
Continue reading »Before I became a gardener, the differences between all soil mixtures eluded me. Whenever I needed to fill a pot, pot, or patch of soil, […]
Continue reading »Spring is just around the corner, and while many of us are looking forward to tomatoes, peppers and eggplants, there’s a whole vegetable growing season […]
Continue reading »If you’re itching to shovel the snow off your garden bed and plant some seeds, peas are the escape you’re looking for. I’ve extolled the […]
Continue reading »In most areas of the United States, spring is on the way. If you’re still worried about what to plant and where, you’re not alone. […]
Continue reading »February is off-season in many parts of the US. Although just two weeks ago my entire conservatory was lost to a solid inch of frozen […]
Continue reading »Although humans tend to interfere with plant growth processes, the truth is that seeds by nature have everything they need to germinate, thrive, bloom, and […]
Continue reading »My neighbors and friends have the perfect gift for me, perfect for any occasion all year round: a gift certificate to a local garden center. […]
Continue reading »Artificial Christmas trees are one of the greatest achievements of modern man. Stored in a box somewhere for most of the year, they emerge as […]
Continue reading »I’ve long loved keeping bulbs blooming all winter long in my home, but I’m usually not very good at watering and caring for them. I […]
Continue reading »If you celebrate Christmas, you’ll probably put up a Christmas tree of some kind to mark the occasion (and put gifts under it). While artificial […]
Continue reading »Welcome to December, fellow gardeners. For some lucky people living in the deep southeast or southwest, there’s still some sunshine and tomatoes. For the rest […]
Continue reading »Experienced gardeners in parts of the country with cold and potentially snowy winters don’t have to worry about frost. Over time, they figure out when […]
Continue reading »After spending the spring, summer and part of the fall tending to your garden and yard, you may be tempted to turn your attention to […]
Continue reading »With the holidays approaching, adding some cheer to our indoor spaces with flowering plants can be a welcome break from the increasingly gray landscape outside. […]
Continue reading »Much gardening advice is based on a four-season climate, but a large portion of the United States population is just now entering ideal weather for […]
Continue reading »My “autumn leaf philosophy” has changed a lot over the years, from laissez faire due to disinterest, to being deeply responsible for bagging every last […]
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