A Sprout of Gardening Humor Straight from the… Compost?
Hearing about new gardener mistakes is one of my favorite sources of laughter. Not because I like to chuckle at other people’s misery but because we’ve all been there. You …
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Caterpillars in the Garden: Friend or Foe?
As a child, I could be found in the grass, garden, and woods almost every day. It was my haven, and I would spend hours exploring its lush greens and …
A Foul but Funny Gardening Tale
There are a lot of funny gardening stories I can relate to. Kids picked the tomatoes too early? Been there. Dog tore up 200 freshly planted bulbs? Totally! There was …
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, …
Cross-Pollination Fails in the Garden
I've been growing a garden for years, and have always heard the tales of other gardeners' cross-pollination woes, but it's never happened to me. I was always so careful to …
The Wonderful World of Cal Wonder Peppers
If you’ve ever found yourself staring lovingly at a shiny, blocky, perfectly red bell pepper in your harvest basket and whispering, “You complete me,” then friend, you might already be …
A Story About the Healing Power of Gardens
In a world that seems bent on moving faster and faster, it's easy to overlook and forget about the healing power of gardens. I probably don't need to remind you …
How Does Lettuce Get E. coli and How to Prevent it in a Home Garden
I love lettuce. It's so easy to grow, it's ready to harvest pretty quickly, and the multitude of varieties have so many different qualities. Who can deny the appeal of …
Why Hydroponic Franchises Appeal to Gardeners in Drought-Stricken States
Growing large amounts of edible plants using water-based nutrient solutions efficiently is more important than ever, as climate change is extending dry spells and turning areas with arable land into …
10 Great Blossoms of Gardening Wisdom
My favorite thing about being a part of this community is the shared gardening wisdom. Today's piece, "10 Things I Learned from Gardening" is a fun and quirky list of …
