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Starting Seeds Outdoors in Containers: A Pro & Con List
Like many things in life, success in gardening is all about timing. Plant your tomatoes in October and it’s unlikely you’ll have much to show for your work. When it ... Read More
Beetlemania and the Backyard Battleground
Here at GreenPrints, we’ve long believed that gardening is a dance—sometimes a graceful waltz with pollinators, other times a full-blown mosh pit with pests. And rarely has that mosh pit ... Read More
5 Benefits of Gravity Drip Irrigation Systems for Hillside Gardens
The hills are alive with the sound of…growing vegetables? You may think that living on a hillside is a disadvantage when it comes to outdoor gardening. But there are different ... Read More
10 of the Best Vegetables for Canning and Preserving
There's something special about growing pounds and pounds of your favorite vegetables. It makes every meal feel like a celebration when you have heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil, crunchy cucumbers, and ... Read More
Weird Pineapple Facts and Gardening History
Let me kick off with your first pineapple fact of the day: Did you know that pineapples were once such a prized possession that people would rent them to display ... Read More
10 Vertical Vegetable Garden Design Ideas for Small Spaces
My first apartment had a porch the size of a thimble and a backyard with only 10 square feet of green space. At the time, it didn’t occur to me ... Read More
Hummingbirds in the Garden
I've learned a lot about hummingbirds in the garden over the years. I've learned that they are not only incredibly beautiful creatures, but that they are also quite delicate. I've ... Read More
As the Worm Turns
I am sure there’s a systematic way to add to, aerate, and otherwise mix my backyard compost heap in the most efficient and productive way possible, a process with inputs ... Read More
Look Good, Stay Cool: Gardening Hats That Do Both
Ah, the joys of gardening! There’s nothing quite like tending to your plants under the warm summer sun. But while your tomatoes and tulips may be soaking up those rays, ... Read More
Planning a Backyard Orchard You Can Harvest Year-Round
Whether spring or fall, both are great times to start your backyard orchard! If you've been following along for some time, you know that when we bought our house, it ... Read More
