The Christmas Cactus of Hope
Do you own a Christmas cactus; or Schlumbergera bridgesii? I've always liked the look of them, with their reaching little green fingers and funky pink blooms at the tips, but …
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This Stink Plant… Stinks!
Today's story is about a newspaper reporter who went to report on a man's "Stink Plant," more commonly known as “The Sacred Lily of India,” but it is also known …
60 Inspirational Quotes About Gardening
I love a good garden joke. Why doesn’t Elton John like lettuce? He’s more of a Rocket Man.
I was offered a job as a gardener, but I didn’t take …
The Joy of Gardening in a Tiny Seed Envelope
What does a packet of seeds mean to you? That's the theme of today's story, "A Packet of Seeds," by Louisa Fordyce, where she explains the joy of gardening through …
What Your Gardening Friends Really Want for Gifts
While curating our December 2024 issue of Food Gardening Magazine, we've covered everything from crafty garden projects to edible treats, and even curated lists of heirloom tools and store-bought gifts …
A Garden of Friends
I have not always had what I call a "garden of friends." Gardening friends that is. But today's piece reminded me of a recent encounter that led to a new …
A Diary of Gardening Tasks
I'm curious to know what a typical day of gardening tasks looks like for you out in the garden. I've admitted this several times before, but I'm not one of …
Do Rabbits Eat Marigolds?
Today's story appeared to me ironically enough after I took some heat for suggesting marigolds might deter rabbits (among other pests like aphids). My experience gardening comes from real life, …
Corny Gardening Humor for A-Type Gardeners
Do you grow your own corn? I've never had much luck. I've tried sweet corn and the jeweled popping varieties, but never have I been able to grow even one …
Gardening Friends That Feed the Planet
If we think very much about the elements in our garden, it's most likely the nitrogen (N), phosphorous (K), and potassium (P) in our fertilizer. I might throw H2O in …
