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What to Plant in July in USDA Zones 9-10

What to Plant in July in USDA Zones 9-10

Should you really be planting things when you can cook an egg on your patio? The answer is yes! Fear not, my sun-loving friend! While your northern neighbors are harvesting  
From Johnny Appleseed to Your Backyard

From Johnny Appleseed to Your Backyard

Once upon a time—well, more like the early 1800s—a curious, barefoot man wearing a tin pot on his head wandered across the American frontier, tossing apple seeds with joyful abandon.  
The Dirt on Covering Your Seeds

The Dirt on Covering Your Seeds

I still remember the first time I knelt down to plant a packet of wildflower seeds in my garden. I scattered them like a child tossing confetti, then promptly buried  
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