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The Fall Garden Makeover
When fall arrives, many people think of winding down their gardens, but this is the perfect time to give your outdoor space a whole new personality. A fall garden makeover ... Read More
7 Common Vegetables that Should Not be Planted Together
I remember being in third grade and my teacher separated two of the annoying boisterous kids (okay, one of them was me), and said: “You two just can’t be around ... Read More
Gardening Friends That Feed the Planet
If we think very much about the elements in our garden, it's most likely the nitrogen (N), phosphorous (K), and potassium (P) in our fertilizer. I might throw H2O in ... Read More
7 Perennial Vegetables You Can Plant and Harvest Forever
The first time I planted an herb garden and saw my chives, sage, and thyme grow back in the second year, I jumped to wondering what other kinds of herbs ... Read More
How to Plan an English Vegetable Garden
Ah… the English vegetable garden. Maybe I’ve watched too many British television shows, but I picture an English vegetable garden as a place to take my afternoon tea with a ... Read More
A Backyard Meditation Inspired By Canada Geese
A backyard meditation probably makes you think of a quiet moment, with the sun shining overhead, the songs of finches and orioles setting the mood, and soft grass underneath your ... Read More
Tea with Ladybug Lily
There’s a certain kind of magic that happens when your imagination takes flight—especially when it’s riding on the tiny wings of a ladybug named Lily. This week, I had the distinct ... Read More
How to Store Fresh-Cut Basil Leaves
If you planted basil this year, it probably seemed like it took a month to establish, then all of a sudden you’re in pesto heaven. But how much pesto can ... Read More
Digging for Words That Rhyme With Plants: A Gardener’s Guide to Poetic Mischief
As a passionate flower gardener with a penchant for poetry, I've often found myself pondering words that rhyme with plants while tending to my beloved blooms. It's a peculiar habit, ... Read More
The 6 Best Carving Pumpkins to Plant Next
When planning your pumpkins for fall, it's easy to get wrapped up in deciding on size, taste, and how much space they’ll need in your garden. With so many varieties ... Read More









