The 6 Best Carving Pumpkins to Plant Next
When planning your pumpkins for fall, it's easy to get wrapped up in deciding on size, taste, and how much space they’ll need in your garden. With so many varieties …
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8 Weird Gardening Tools You Didn’t Know You Needed for Your Veggie Garden
As a veggie gardener, I've come across a few garden tools that seem bizarre at first glance but have genuinely helped me keep my plants healthier, pests under control, and …
Tap Water vs. Distilled: Which is Better for Indoor Gardens?
There are some pretty opinionated pieces of writing out there when it comes to the debate between tap water vs. distilled water for indoor plants. One article I read went …
A Plant Thief!
I'm not even sure where to start with today's story, "The Tulip Thief," by Carmen De Vito. It's a story about being robbed while working at The Horticultural Society of …
Grasping at Gardening Advice Over the Years
"I’ve always respected senior garden mentors. I even grow elderberries," writes the author of today's piece, "Gardening Keeps Me Young." And the theme of today's story is exactly that: respect …
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 …
10 Best Companion Plants for Tomatoes
Tomatoes are a staple in home gardens, and when paired with the right companion plants, they can thrive like never before. Companion planting is an age-old technique that enhances growth, …
How Caring for Plants Can Make You Happier and Healthier
Believe it or not, nurturing flowers can do wonders for your physical and mental health. Discover the benefits of plants, how caring for them boosts mood, and ways to make …
How to Make Basil Last Longer
I love basil; it may actually be my favorite thing to grow, and my daughter eats it like lettuce. Beyond the way it tastes with tomatoes or in a salad, …
The Bitter Cucumber Fix: From Foam to Flavor
A few summers ago, I was knee-deep in cucumbers from my garden. As a pretty seasoned gardener, I thought I had it all figured out. But when I bit into …
