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Legacy in Bloom

Legacy in Bloom

“The one who plants trees, knowing that he will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life.” – Rabindranath Tagore  …
The Ultimate Guide to Garden Water Sources

The Ultimate Guide to Garden Water Sources

Water is the lifeblood of your garden because it fuels plant growth, nutrient absorption and overall vitality. However, with climate change causing more frequent droughts and water restrictions, relying on  …
What to Plant in April in USDA Zones 7-8

What to Plant in April in USDA Zones 7-8

I'll admit it - I get a touch of garden envy scrolling through social media in April, watching you lucky zone 7-8 gardeners already digging in your sun-warmed soil. While  …
The Joy of a Minimalist Garden

The Joy of a Minimalist Garden

Is a minimalist garden in your cards? It should be! Minimalism is one of those things we all strive for, but so few of us achieve. My minimalism goes in  …
What to Plant in January in Zones 4-6

What to Plant in January in Zones 4-6

Welcome to January in zones 4-6 - when your garden thermometer seems stuck somewhere between "brr" and "why do we live here?" With temperatures plummeting from a chilly -30°F to  …
What Type of Gardener Are You?

What Type of Gardener Are You?

One day you're fertilizing a few tomato plants, and the next thing you know, you're the type of gardener where an eighteen-wheeler is unloading 50 yards of compost for a  …
What to Plant in December in USDA Zones 9-10

What to Plant in December in USDA Zones 9-10

While the rest of the country is shoveling snow, gardeners in zones 9-10 are still harvesting tomatoes and planting new ones! With average December temperatures ranging from 65°F to 75°F  …
What to Plant in December in USDA Zones 7-8

What to Plant in December in USDA Zones 7-8

While northern friends are completely snowed in, December in zones 7-8 offers a few sneaky opportunities for the dedicated gardener. With average temperatures ranging from 45°F down to 25°F (7°C  …