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Community Garden
Javier’s class is digging dirt in the community garden by P.S. 102 in the Bronx And Javier says: ''why am I digging dirt, I haven't done anything wrong?' He knows that men from ... Read More
Some Gardening Mishaps Have Happy Endings
If there's one thing we should know about gardening, it's that we have to have patience. Our hard work may take weeks, months, even years to produce the results we ... Read More
A Diary of Gardening Tasks
I'm curious to know what a typical day of gardening tasks looks like for you out in the garden. I've admitted this several times before, but I'm not one of ... Read More
How to Protect Yourself From Toxic Plants and Eye Irritants Lurking in Your Garden
Learning how to protect your eyes in the garden is essential for anyone who spends time tending to plants, especially when working with species that can cause irritation or injury. Signs ... Read More
A Surprising Daffodil Gardening History
I think we all have our missions in life. And today I’m going to share with you a bit of gardening history, curated by Diana Wells, who pairs it with ... Read More
Doing Battle with Animals in the Garden
Canada Geese seem almost idyllic, gliding across the sky in their V-formation, honking out, I don't know, directions maybe? Normally, I love the idea of animals in the garden, or ... Read More
Children Provide the Most Funny Gardening Stories
When I think of how many treasures and funny gardening stories that readers have shared with us over the years, many of my favorites involve children finding their way around ... Read More
10 Marigold Companion Plants in a Vegetable Garden
As a kid, my least favorite flower was the marigold. Companion plants, pollinators, and wondering how the heck to keep rabbits out of my garden was still years away. Marigolds, ... Read More
How to Create Built-In Hillside Planter Boxes for Sloped Yards
When designing a vegetable garden, it’s a good idea to figure out which part of your yard receives the longest and most consistent light. Might as well get in a ... Read More
Subtle Echoes
In a tranquil hamlet, cradled by undulating hills and sprawling meadows, a woman named Sarah resided. Renowned for her captivating garden, it concealed a poignant narrative that transcended generations and ... Read More









