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Call the Hippies! There are Slugs Eating My Garden
Hippies and gardens go together. So do slugs and gardens, even though that's not an ideal match. But how are hippies involved when there are slugs eating your garden? I'll ... Read More
A Consequence of the Dandelion
You’ve gone now, but: each and every time one of our grandchildren puffs upon another ripe, fur-fuzzy dandelion, scattering those myriad faeries to twist and romp and frolic in the silent breeze, I feel a slight slight chill. About the Author: Rob Loughran ... Read More
Carlson’s Garden Delight
Nestled about 120 miles away from our humble abode is an old house with a tale as delightful as its gardens. Enter Carlson, a sprightly lad with a penchant for ... Read More
Unlocking Gardening Trends: Insights from Food Gardening Network’s 2024 Survey
Hey there, fellow garden enthusiasts! Don Nicolas here, your friendly neighborhood green thumb, and executive publisher of Food Gardening Network. I'm thrilled to share some exciting insights from our latest ... Read More
10 New Vegetable Varieties (and Fruits!) to Look for in 2022
If you're looking for some new vegetable varieties to try in your garden this year, have we got a list for you! And we'll throw in a mini-biology lesson at ... Read More
Some Composting Mistakes Are Tastier Than Others
Composting mistakes happen. Some of those mistakes are pretty minor, like when you spill your cup of freshly squeezed rosemary lemonade into the compost pile on a hot summer day. ... Read More
Whispers of a Last Cherry Tree
Cherries. Whether plump bing cherries or fat wild cherries with a blueberry hue, they held the power to transform ordinary moments into cherished memories. Neighbor children, giggling on the limbs ... Read More
Taming the Blackberries: When Backyard Pest Control Turns Cute
When I think of backyard pest control, I usually think of it as a way to get rid of unwanted critters. On a small scale, that might be Squash Bugs ... Read More
How to Celebrate Naked Gardening Day
The first Saturday in May is a special day for nature-loving gardeners. Since 2007, the day has been celebrated as World Naked Gardening Day. The holiday itself began in 2005, ... Read More
Caring for Baby Caterpillars In My Garden
I love butterflies. They're like little artistic stained glass windows flitting about the flowers and vegetables. They're helpful, too. Though they aren't the pollinators that bees are, butterflies do their ... Read More
