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How to Clean Terracotta Pots of Algae, Minerals, and Disease

How to Clean Terracotta Pots of Algae, Minerals, and Disease

February 18, 2026 • Amanda MacArthur • Container Gardening

Plants don't just absorb nutrients from their environment; they actually filter them out too! That's why we're able to grow plants using manure, for instance. If you've inherited old pots ... Read More 

How to Grow Tropical Fruit Plants in Any Zone

How to Grow Tropical Fruit Plants in Any Zone

February 18, 2026 • Amanda MacArthur • Growing Fruits & Berries

I don't know about you, but when I think about tropical fruit plants, my home in western Massachusetts isn't the place that comes to mind. Not even close. I bet ... Read More 

Laugh, Grow, Repeat: The Healing Power of Gardening and Humor

Laugh, Grow, Repeat: The Healing Power of Gardening and Humor

February 18, 2026 • Don Nicholas • Gardening Humor

Let’s be honest: gardening can be a spiritual experience. The stillness of the morning, the smell of damp earth, the thrill of spotting that first tomato—these are the moments that ... Read More 

Discover The Right Essentials For An Amazing Indoor Veggie Garden

Discover The Right Essentials For An Amazing Indoor Veggie Garden

February 17, 2026 • Kendra Allen • Indoor Gardening

Having an indoor veggie garden brings the joys of gardening right into the comfort of your own home, but it also aligns perfectly with a healthy lifestyle. By growing your ... Read More 

How Does Lettuce Get E. coli and How to Prevent it in a Home Garden

How Does Lettuce Get E. coli and How to Prevent it in a Home Garden

February 17, 2026 • Amanda MacArthur • Pests & Diseases

I love lettuce. It's so easy to grow, it's ready to harvest pretty quickly, and the multitude of varieties have so many different qualities. Who can deny the appeal of ... Read More 

Human Pollinators and Their Handy Toothbrushes

Human Pollinators and Their Handy Toothbrushes

February 17, 2026 • Amanda MacArthur • Joy of Gardening

I remember the day I learned how to be a human pollinator and pollinate flowers with a toothbrush. It was a hot, June day and I was eager to learn ... Read More 

10 High-Yield Crops for a Cost-Efficient Garden

10 High-Yield Crops for a Cost-Efficient Garden

February 16, 2026 • Amanda MacArthur • Vegetable Gardening

I'm just going to lay it on the line here: gardening can be expensive. It doesn't need to be, and certainly, the return on investment is usually pretty high. That ... Read More 

How to Grow Basil Hydroponically for Better Indoor Harvests

How to Grow Basil Hydroponically for Better Indoor Harvests

February 16, 2026 • Amanda MacArthur • Indoor Gardening

I don't have great luck growing basil indoors in the winter, and I know I'm not alone in this. I used to supplement my basil habit with store-bought container basil ... Read More 

A Cat in the Garden

A Cat in the Garden

February 16, 2026 • Pat Stone • Animals in the Garden

I’ve always wondered what pets think about gardening. What are they thinking when they hop up and dig holes in freshly planted beds? Is it that they’re chasing a little ... Read More 

The Best Cocoa Powder for Every Recipe

The Best Cocoa Powder for Every Recipe

February 13, 2026 • Don Nicholas • Buyers Guides

Cocoa powder is the velvety essence of chocolate magic—born from roasted cocoa beans, finely ground, and stripped of most cocoa butter. It originates from tropical regions, where the cacao tree ... Read More 

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