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January 1, 2026
When Healing Gardens Heal the Soul
When you get stories from garden lovers near and far, you undoubtedly get some spectacular stories. I'm thrilled with so many of the writers that have appeared in the three ... Read More
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January 1, 2026
How to Pollinate Indoor Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Squash and Other Plants
Living in the northeast, I don't take indoor growing of fruits and vegetables that seriously. I consider it more of a hobby than a sustainable source of produce, and maybe even more of a science experiment. Here are some recent examples: "this winter, can I get a crop of cherry ... Read More
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December 31, 2025
Terracotta vs Plastic Pots: Which is Better for Edible Gardens?
One of the fun choices we get to make when we plant container gardens is picking out the container. Don't get me wrong; I also love choosing new varieties of ... Read More
December 31, 2025
Gnome Sweet Gnome: The History and Myths of Garden Decorations
Garden gnomes, those small, bearded creatures that have been popping up in gardens for centuries, have quite the storied past. But where did these little guys come from? And why ... Read More
December 31, 2025
Winter is No Match for Warm Gardening Poems
There's not very much blooming in November where I live. By then, the smell of wood smoke is in the air as people gather around backyard fire pits, their faces ... Read More
December 30, 2025
A Little Something About Winter Insulation and Clothes
When the author of today's story, Becky Rupp, writes about winter and says, "Brace yourself. It’s about to get cold," I can't help but think of my friend from Sweden and ... Read More
December 29, 2025
A Winter Garden Awakening
The Winter garden lies dormant, blanketed in a layer of frost, waiting for the first signs of Spring. A hush falls over the barren trees and shrubs, as if they ... Read More
