Blog Posts
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Floral Feasts — A Guide to Edible Flowers
Before there were supermarkets and convenience stores, people obtained their food through hunting and gathering. Mankind gradually learned to cultivate the plants that they had gathered in the wild. Back...
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Dishing the Dirt - The Art of Composting
What will weed, feed, and water your garden, plus take care of your garbage without complaint? “The perfect teenager” is not the correct answer to this question. The correct answer...
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How to Become Water-Wise
Watering is the most basic and necessary task of gardeners everywhere. With water resources becoming more and more scarce in many regions, it is important to know how to give...
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Big Principles of Small Garden Design
What do viruses, atoms, and diamonds have in common? They are all tiny things capable of making a big impact. Similarly, a small, well-designed garden can be just as exquisite...
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Daffodils: Heralding Spring
Daffodils? Who’s thinking about daffodils this time of year? Well, you should be if you’re looking to add early spring color to your garden. Yes, this is the ideal time...
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October Garden Checklist
October is a magical time in the garden, as warm hues of golds, russets, and maroons emerge from the shadows. Green shrubs, which formerly kept their place as supporting cast...
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Grow Beautiful Caladiums Year After Year
Caladiums are the perfect foliage plant for creating bold, bright colors in shady areas. Caladiums are considered annual foliage plants, and are usually tossed at the end of the season...
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Grape Hyacinth: Singin' the Blues
If you’ve ever planted spring bulbs, you know the joy they bring when they begin to pop up and herald spring’s arrival. But some bulbs are considered delicacies by our...
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December Checklist
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way! Depending on where you live, you may already be enjoying a winter wonderland (Yes, I admit - I love snow!). And just...
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Roses—Not Just For Rose Gardens
Some people shy away from planting roses because they may be under the misconception that roses are only for rose gardens. And if you don’t have room in your space...
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March Checklist
March is a tricky month for gardening. In some places, the weather might be quite pleasant, while in others, you’re still shoveling your way out from the latest storm. Regardless,...
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Perennial Care: How to Keep Perennials Healthy During Hot Summer Days
How to keep your perennials flowers beautiful this season We’ve all been looking forward to the warmer weather and the chance to lounge in the garden with a nice book,...
