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What Can You Grow in Deck Rail Planters?
I’ve always loved deck rail planters and window boxes. They’re kind of quaint, and they can bring some natural beauty to a space that’s usually ignored. It’s always nice to ... Read More
Gardening with Kids is a Blessing
I like to think that I've done my job as a gardener to at least inspire curiosity in my daughter about gardening. Gardening with kids isn't always pretty, but it's ... Read More
The Do’s and Don’ts of Open Air Composting
Figuratively. There are things you'll want to know before you "figuratively" jump into open-air composting because I'm guessing you don't want to actually do that. If you've read more than a ... Read More
How to Clone Vegetables from Cuttings
If we can clone sheep, we can learn how to clone vegetables. At least, that's my unofficial stance on the matter, since I have no idea how to clone a ... Read More
Growing a Garden of Remembrance
We've talked before about having gardening friends, and what fun it is to have people who will exchange seeds and cuttings with you, but I never thought too deeply about ... Read More
How to Build a Vertical Tomato Trellis 5 Ways
Tomatoes are nature’s little miracle, aren’t they? From my favorite summertime tomato recipes to preserving tomatoes for use all winter long, homegrown tomatoes are enjoyed year-round at my house. From seed ... Read More
7 Types of Beans to Grow to Add Color to Your Vegetable Garden
I'll admit that writing about the different types of beans to grow in your garden is no easy task. You could probably write an entire Ph.D. thesis on beans if ... Read More
Mama’s Blooming Legacy: A Gardening Tale of Love, Laughter, and Papaw’s Lilies
The long arm of Mama’s gardening began with her youthful green thumb. Her first effort involved moving a clump of milk-and-wine crinum lilies from the corner of a fence to ... Read More
5 Types of Vegetable Garden Screens for Pretty Pest Control
Screens are a wonderful thing, are they not? Your screen door can let in sunlight and a nice summer breeze while it keeps out the flies and mosquitoes. A screen ... Read More
How to Make DIY Plant Containers from Recyclable Materials
I have a confession. I get a major thrill when I repurpose something I have lying around the house. So when it comes to homes for my plants, I’m all ... Read More
