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Less Work, More Yield
If you love gardening but find the constant toil of tilling, weeding and digging a hassle, no-dig gardening might be the solution you've been looking for. This method promotes healthy ... Read More
Growing Peonies, or Mowing Peonies?
I have loved growing peonies over the last decade. They are my favorite flower and I've always dreamed about having a beautiful garden of them one day, with vases filled ... Read More
Mini Garden Decor? Not Quite
When I imagine garden decor, I usually think of smaller items. Maybe it's a little gnome sitting at the edge of the sunflowers or little bells hanging from a branch ... Read More
Victory Gardens in the City Have Something to Say
According to the USDA, 15% of the world's food supply is grown in cities. Take that folks who think city slickers can't grow real food, eh? With an indoor hydroponic ... Read More
Do Rabbits Eat Marigolds?
Today's story appeared to me ironically enough after I took some heat for suggesting marigolds might deter rabbits (among other pests like aphids). My experience gardening comes from real life, ... Read More
How Vertical Gardening Can Help Ease Back Pain
As an avid gardener, I’ve experienced my fair share of backaches after a day tending the plots. While there’s nothing quite like digging into warm soil and coaxing a seedling ... Read More
Thoughtful Gardening and Cooking Gifts for the Special Mom in Your Life
Selecting the perfect gift for a mom who cherishes gardening, flowers, and cooking can be a delightful endeavor. Below are thoughtfully curated gift ideas that cater to her passions, each ... Read More
The Best Edible Flowers for Your Garden (and How to Use Them)
There’s something almost magical about growing edible flowers. I remember the first time I sprinkled bright nasturtium petals over a salad—the colors popped, the flavors surprised me, and honestly, it ... Read More
The Nursery Man Was Not Amused
If you've had the pleasure of working a customer service job of any kind, you'll be able to relate to the nursery man in this story. Of course, most customers ... Read More
When a Gardener’s Soil Fails Her
Just like your home is ideally a place to be comfortable and safe, so is a gardener's soil a place for her plants to grow and thrive. A gardener's soil ... Read More









