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A Story of Real Tulip Love (and a Little Gambling)
Gardening and gambling might seem like two very different activities, but in many ways they are actually quite similar. Both gardening and gambling involve taking risks, trusting your intuition, and ... Read More
Smart Solutions: Landscaping Ideas for Erosion-Prone Gardens
It creates runoff that spoils plants, causes ground instability, and damages your house's structural integrity and curb appeal. Fortunately, there are ways to minimize risks and ensure your plots and ... Read More
10 Tips for Starting Seeds in Egg Cartons
Egg cartons, like popsicle sticks and pipe cleaners, are one of the quintessential craft items for school projects. You can turn an egg carton into a bird feeding tray or ... Read More
15 Best Veggies to Plant in Spring for an Early Harvest
Some delicious vegetable crops can take months to mature. And while I’m more than happy to get my hands dirty and play the long game, I also need to have ... Read More
Folk Tales from the Garden
Do you know or love any folk tales from the garden? I've always loved folk tales, but reaching back, I'm not sure I can remember one that's quite so gardening-centric ... Read More
How to Prepare an Above Ground Garden for Effective Weed Control
An above ground garden is one of my favorite recommendations for folks who want to start gardening but aren’t sure where to begin. For one thing, gardening can be tricky ... Read More
How Often to Water Vegetable Seeds
I see it from the corner of my eye, the telltale green sliver poking up from the potting mix. Victory, thy name is Vegetable Sprout! My pride is brimming as ... Read More
A Garden of Friends
I have not always had what I call a "garden of friends." Gardening friends that is. But today's piece reminded me of a recent encounter that led to a new ... Read More
5 of the Best Plants for Aeroponic Vegetable Gardens
Hydroponic gardening gets all the fanfare these days, but we shouldn’t overlook the exciting world of aeroponic gardening. As the name suggests, aeroponic gardening is a method of growing plants ... Read More
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
