A Beginner Gardener Gets Her Markers
Ah, to be a beginner gardener. I remember those days. I think I even proclaimed to have a black thumb when I was young when really all I had was …
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To Grow Moss, or to Kill it?
Today's story, "Too Much Moss" gave me a chuckle because it's so relevant to me right now. I have been trying to grow moss in my flower garden for years …
Black Gold, Brown Laughter
Let’s face it—gardeners are an inventive bunch when it comes to nourishing their plants. We brew banana peel tea, steep compost like it’s fine wine, sprinkle Epsom salts like fairy …
There’s a Magical Secret Garden Underground
If you grew up reading books like The Lord of the Rings or The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe, you might understandably believe that if you want to find a …
Plants are People, Too
Plants are people too, you know! I mean, maybe not exactly. I've never heard one talk, though maybe their mouths are just so tiny we can't hear them. What I …
A Little Gardening Humor About Growing Azaleas (or Not)
Haven’t we all had a forehead-smacking discovery once—ok maybe more than once—in our gardening lives? I know I have, but not one quite as laughably cringe-inducing as the gardening humor …
Growing Peonies, or Mowing Peonies?
I have loved growing peonies over the last decade. They are my favorite flower and I've always dreamed about having a beautiful garden of them one day, with vases filled …
Mini Garden Decor? Not Quite
When I imagine garden decor, I usually think of smaller items. Maybe it's a little gnome sitting at the edge of the sunflowers or little bells hanging from a branch …
Victory Gardens in the City Have Something to Say
According to the USDA, 15% of the world's food supply is grown in cities. Take that folks who think city slickers can't grow real food, eh? With an indoor hydroponic …
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, …
