The Joy of Gardening is in the Dirt
"Gardening is not for the faint of heart, and never has been," writes today's author, H. Ni Aódagain. Probably like you, I completely align with that statement from the piece …
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How to Make Eco-Friendly Slug Repellent at Home
How could something so helpless like a slug cause so much damage in your garden? You might not always know you have a slug problem right away because slugs only …
How to Propagate a Blueberry Bush from Cuttings: A Step-by-Step Guide
I have zero regrets about planting blueberry bushes in my yard. In fact, they are my prized plants! My daughter will in fact, only eat blueberries in season, from our …
5 Most Important Ways Not to Kill Your Blueberries
Many years ago, when we first bought our current home, I decided to take the plunge and plant some blueberry bushes in my backyard. My main motivation was simply a …
Blueberries and the Bear
Read by Matilda Longbottom
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adore blueberries. Not only are they packed with antioxidants, but they are also incredibly delicious. Whether in yogurt, cereal, plain, or baked into treats, they …
Spinach and Strawberry Salad
A light and refreshing Spinach and Strawberry Salad is the perfect meal for warmer weather or whenever you're in the mood for a vibrant, flavorful dish. This salad brings together …
10 High Yield Fruit Plants Perfect for Small Gardens
One of the things I love about gardening is that anyone who wants to can have at least a small garden. A few pots by the window or several containers …
How to Stop Botrytis Rot from Killing Your Artichoke Harvest
You've likely come across Botrytis rot, otherwise known as gray mold, on your fruits, vegetables, or other plants at some point. In cool, damp conditions, the fungus Botrytis cinerea can spread quickly …
Birds in the Garden
While I spend a lot of time wallowing over winged Japanese beetles that devour my dahlias each Summer, they're not the only aggressive flying pest that woes me. That's right, …
Can Blueberries Be Grown Anywhere, Such as in the Desert?
The phrase "like planting blueberries in the desert" is a curious expression that captures the essence of attempting the impossible, highlighting an act so quixotic and fruitless that it makes …
