How to Bring an Outdoor Plant Inside Without Bugs
Allow me to share with you why I decided to write about how to bring an outdoor plant inside without bugs. It all began with a lovely little citrus tree.
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An Amaryllis Gift
An Amaryllis is a beautiful winter flower with large, showy blooms that make it the perfect choice for gifting. Unlike cut flowers, an Amaryllis gift like Amaryllis bulbs are long-lasting …
How to Prepare Soil for Winter for a Better Garden Next Year
If you're at all like me, you're probably thinking about next year's garden the minute the thermometer starts to drop. Heck, I'm still enjoying garden-fresh Swiss chard, and I'm thinking …
10 Ways to Protect Lettuce from Frost
The first time I lost an entire crop of lettuce to an early frost, I was devastated. I remember that crisp autumn morning vividly. I had stepped out into my …
The Blue Devil’s Garden
Burt Freeman was positively potty about plants. He'd been a plantsman all his life, and now retired, he could spend his time following his favorite horticultural pursuits. Burt liked to …
The Rise of the Compost Connoisseurs
Ladies and gentlemen, gather ‘round and let me regale you with a tale of modern alchemy. No, we’re not turning lead into gold here—something far more practical, I assure you. …
The Zucchini Chronicles
As the lazy days of Summer bid their farewell, gardens everywhere overflow with nature's green bounty. Yet amidst this abundance lies a menace, a verdant invader lurking in unsuspecting gardens …
The Gardening Science of Growing Columbines
Columbine plants are a beautiful addition to any garden. With their stunning, intricate flowers and unique bell shape, these plants are sure to stand out in your garden if you …
The Beauty’s in the Trying
Last year, I grew the ugliest cucumbers of all time, I'm pretty sure. They were misshapen, bulging in the wrong places, and the most odd shade of orange. I don't …
Deer in the Garden? Here’s One Way to Solve the Problem
As almost any gardener knows, deer are beautiful, graceful creatures. But when you have deer in the garden, they're evil beings set on destruction. Okay, maybe that's an exaggeration. They …
