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3 Space-Saving Backyard Vegetable Garden Ideas
When it comes to a backyard vegetable garden, ideas are easy to come by. There are plenty of pictures of elaborate gardens with rows of sun-ripened tomatoes, entire sections devoted ... Read More
The Beginner Gardener’s Seed Germination Temperature Chart
Seeds are a marvelous thing. Call me easily amused, but it's just astounding to me that a handful of seeds can give us an entire garden full of squash, peas, ... Read More
10 of the Best Vegetables for Canning and Preserving
There's something special about growing pounds and pounds of your favorite vegetables. It makes every meal feel like a celebration when you have heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil, crunchy cucumbers, and ... Read More
5 Popular Flower Garden Plants and Companions
As I stroll through my flower garden, I can't help but marvel at the beauty and harmony that can be achieved through the art of companion planting. Over the years, ... Read More
5 Benefits of Gravity Drip Irrigation Systems for Hillside Gardens
The hills are alive with the sound of…growing vegetables? You may think that living on a hillside is a disadvantage when it comes to outdoor gardening. But there are different ... Read More
How to Make a Mediterranean Herb Box Garden for Greek Cooking
Taramasalata, Tzatziki, Moussaka, Avgolemono...if you know these dishes and don't think I just swore at you in another language, then prepare to be inspired. Having an herb garden makes it ... Read More
People Are Like Plants: A Short Poem About Gardening and Human Nature
"People Are Like Plants" by Gary Carter is a thought-provoking short poem about gardening that draws parallels between human characteristics and various plant species. This poem explores the diverse personalities ... Read More
5 Tips for Protecting Fruit Trees from Deer and Other Wildlife
I’ve always loved the idea of walking into my backyard and picking an apple or some cherries right off the tree. It seems so idyllic, like a ray of sunshine ... Read More
Are You Part of the Japanese Maple Fan Club?
As I'm over here watching the leaves fall off my Japanese Maple tree for the Winter, I came across a story called My Maple Mishap by Amelia Grant in our ... Read More
How to Grow Herbs For Tea in Your Kitchen
I love the feeling of my hands around a warm cup of herbal tea. I love the aroma, and I love the way a hot cup of tea reminds me ... Read More









