Never Too Many Cherry Tomatoes
When I hear people griping about their difficulties in kick starting tomato seeds, I can't help but think of the sight of my own tomato forest that spontaneously emerges every …
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Old-Fashioned Ideas Live On in the Garden
When we're young, we often don't appreciate the wisdom of what we consider to be old-fashioned ideas. We're ready to move on to new ideas and the modern ways of …
Blooms, Giggles, and Green Thumbs
Hey there, fellow green thumbs! Don Nicholas here, your friendly neighborhood plant enthusiast and Executive Publisher of GreenPrints Garden Club. I hope this blog post finds you planning to be …
What Latin Plant Names Really Mean
Have you ever been so enamored with a plant that you impulsively bought it without researching the species, only to watch in horror as it slowly perished? We've all been …
Fending off Snails in the Garden
As a gardener, I am no stranger to snails in the garden, or other pests that wreak havoc on my beautiful plants. When the snails started appearing in my garden …
Raised Bed Gardening in America—a GreenPrints GuideBook
I'm excited to share with you the joys and wonders of raised bed gardening, a technique that has been a game-changer for countless green thumbs across America. Now, I must …
An Oddly Satisfying History of Measurement
Today I present to you an oddly satisfying history of measurement. But first, flamingos! In the charming city of Madison, Wisconsin–whose official bird is none other than the iconic pink …
A Sweet Hydrangea Story
Today's hydrangea story starts with a divorce, but follow it along, and you'll find a happy ending.
Divorce is never an easy thing to go through, and the emotions that come …
Feeling Burned Out? Try Gardening for Mental Health
If I didn't already enjoy gardening, I would no doubt love the idea of gardening for mental health purposes. Let's be honest, the past few years have been a challenge. …
A Salad Garden That’s a Little “Extra”
My daughter is a gardening enthusiast, and I've found that it's a fantastic activity for kids. It gets them outdoors, breathing in the fresh air, staying active, and even teaches …
