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7 Tips for Preparing Clay Soil for Planting Vegetables
I'll admit that part of the joy of gardening is having a good excuse to play in the dirt. As adults, we don't get to do that very much, but …
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How to Make a Compost Smoothie
There’s no better friend than a gardening friend. I say that because one good tip from a gardening friend is worth a lifetime in the garden. For example, let’s talk …
The Man Had a Serious Plant Obsession
I have a plant obsession. If you're reading this, I bet you know exactly what I mean. I'm not allowed to go into my favorite plant store more than a …
Spring Garden Inspiration From the Crack of a Bat
Sometimes, that Spring garden inspiration is hard to come by. If you think about it, you're starting seeds when there's still snow on the ground and the winds are still …
Who Says You Can’t Have an Apartment Garden?
When I think of going back to the days of apartment gardening, a chill runs up my spine. Maybe it's because I always had small porches or none at all, …
Gardening with Kids is a Blessing
I like to think that I've done my job as a gardener to at least inspire curiosity in my daughter about gardening. Gardening with kids isn't always pretty, but it's …
Understanding the Life Cycle of a Tree
Trees are honestly a force of nature. Sometimes, I find it so hard to fathom how these giant beings can sprout from a teeny, tiny seed. But here they are, …
From Gardening Foes to Gardening Friends
Is there any friend better than a gardening friend? I think not. Over the years I have gotten bundles of seed garlic, bounties of heirloom seeds, and cuttings from my …
Mastering the Art of Flower Gardening – Sort Of
Some days I feel like I'm mastering the art of flower gardening. Other days? Well, I do love them, but sometimes I feel like we would all be better off …
10 Easy DIY Garden Tools You Can Make
There's an anonymous quote out there about gardening that says, "gardening is cheaper than therapy, and you get tomatoes." I don't know about you, but gardening is definitely my most …
