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Gardening Humor is the Tool That Keeps on Growing
Some days you’re swatting off mealybug and digging trenches to dissuade rogue bunnies, but then other days you find yourself in the dirt chasing off some squash-munching squealing pigs. Oh, that ... Read More
10 Spring Companion Planting Ideas
Oh! Spring! How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. Actually, no. I won't scare you off with bad takes on a sonnet. I will, however, share with ... Read More
How to Grow Lettuce in Containers for the Winter
I love adding some fresh, crunchy lettuce to my meals. Lettuce is delightful on its own as a simple salad with a dash of olive oil, and it's great in ... Read More
The Best Compost Ingredients for Making Black Gold
If there is a magic formula to a bountiful vegetable garden, compost has an honored place in the mix. Good compost is rich in the nutrients your plants need to ... Read More
Choosing Plant Food for Hydroponics That Keep Fruiting Plants Happy
When you're looking at plant food for hydroponics, things can get a little confusing. Typically, in gardening, we think about oxygen, water, soil, and sunlight. But the entire equation is ... Read More
The White House Vegetable Garden: 10 Fascinating Facts
In everyone's most recent memories, Michelle Obama planted the White House vegetable garden on the South Lawn in 2009 with big applause, which was then reinforced to be made permanent ... Read More
Should You Get a Garden Weeding Robot?
Gardening is a very hands-on activity. Even with things like automated watering systems and motion-activated pest deterrents, we still get our hands into the soil. For many gardeners, that's one ... Read More
5 Resources to Build a Greenhouse from Scratch
For those of you who feel ready to take on a challenge and build a greenhouse from scratch, I applaud you. And for those of you who think this is ... Read More
10 Tips for Growing Avocados Indoors from Seed
I love avocados. I also live in New England. That means if I have any hope of plucking ripe avocados from a tree, I need to think about growing avocados ... Read More
How to Save an Overwatered Basil Plant
It may not look like an overwatered basil plant. It's wilty and drab. The leaves look yellow or brown. It certainly looks like it could use a tall drink of ... Read More
