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Old Gardening Books? We Have Auntie!
There's something to be said for old gardening books. Some of them are quite fascinating, filled with folk remedies, different uses for various herbs and plants, and plenty of first-hand …
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Does the Tree Know About These Harmful Garden Insects?
Of the many harmful garden insects, a number of them crawl unnoticed toward a feast of garden fruits, vegetables, flowers, and herbs. They hide in the soil, under dense foliage, …
Your Garden, Your Rules: Build a Watering Strategy That Actually Works
If you’ve ever stood in your garden—hose in hand—wondering why one part is thriving while another looks like it’s negotiating for survival…
You’re not alone.
And more importantly—you’re not doing anything wrong.
You’re …
15 Cute Gardening Books for Preschoolers
My daughter is just about at that age where she really loves reading with me. For a while there I thought she might just be meant for parkour or extreme …
My Neighbor Is a Garden Fairy
Say what you will about the Tooth Fairy, garden gnomes, and even the occasional garden troll, but I will vouch for the existence of a garden fairy. However, I don't …
How to Use This Book
I’m a firm believer that the best gardening books get dirty, dog-eared, bookmarked, highlighted, favorited, and occasionally splashed with tomato juice.
Let’s get one thing out of the way right up …
10 Last-Minute Valentine Gifts for Gardeners
It can be tough to find the right Valentine gifts for gardeners. They're a relatively self-sufficient bunch. They also probably fall into two groups: those who already have every imaginable …
The Baer Guide to Gardening
I am not a gardening guru. My thumb is beige and pink. Definitely not green.
I do not come from a family of farmers and gardeners. My parents were born and …
Deer in the Garden? Here’s One Way to Solve the Problem
As almost any gardener knows, deer are beautiful, graceful creatures. But when you have deer in the garden, they're evil beings set on destruction. Okay, maybe that's an exaggeration. They …
Mulch to the Rescue
Organic gardening may not earn me any medals or book me a talk-show appearance, but it sure has its perks. For one, I know exactly where my fruits and vegetables …
