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 …
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What Type of Gardener Are You?
One day you're fertilizing a few tomato plants, and the next thing you know, you're the type of gardener where an eighteen-wheeler is unloading 50 yards of compost for a …
Family Gardening? Better Care For Those In-Law Plants
Way back in 1961, a gentleman by the name of Ernie K. Doe recorded a hit song called Mother in Law. The lyrics, in part, refer to the singer's mother …
Unexpected Garden Inspiration From A Rose
Garden inspiration often comes with a jolt. At least, that's the case for me. I see something unique or read a story about a new garden design idea and I …
An Over-Achiever in the Garden
Growing a crop is really about making sure that there is enough water, nutrients, sunlight, and air for your plants to grow. But you can’t force a bean plant to …
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 …
A Story of Real Tulip Love (and a Little Gambling)
Gardening and gambling might seem like two very different activities, but in many ways they are actually quite similar. Both gardening and gambling involve taking risks, trusting your intuition, and …
10 Worst Best Tomato Jokes of All Time
Hey there, fellow garden enthusiasts!
If you're like me, you understand the deep, almost philosophical connection one can have with their tomato plants. There's just something about the sweet smell of …
Behold! The Patron Saint of Lawn Mowers!
I admit that I don't know all of the saints. I'm aware of some of the well-known saints, like St. Anthony, the Patron Saint for Lost Articles. He's a favorite …
The Punniest Gardening Puns
What do you get when you cross a gardener with a wordsmith? A person with a green thumb who can offer some sage advice and knows a good gardening pun! …
