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How to Grow a Garden-Fresh Salad
If there is one piece of wisdom that has guided both my gardening and my cooking, it’s this: begin with the end in mind. It’s the same advice I’ve heard …
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7 Best Potato Storage Bin Containers That Extend Shelf Life
If there's one thing we know about potatoes, it's that they need to be kept cold, humid, and dark to survive a long winter. Otherwise, they're likely to turn green …
It’s Nothing Short of a Plant Obsession
Do you have a little dirt under your nails? Maybe you have a bit of green on your hands from pulling weeds? Do you keep a stack of seed catalogs …
Finding Indoor Garden Inspiration
One look through Instagram or YouTube and you'll find plenty of indoor garden inspiration. Some are quite inspiring, like a gardener in the cold depths of a Canadian Winter who …
Reading in the Garden
I read my first garden book surreptitiously, at the age of nine, at Girl Scout camp. Girl Scout camp, from my point of view, was not the happy and team-spirited …
Help Your Garden Recover From Wind Damage After a Hurricane With These Tips
While your garden may not look like much right now, with some effort and the right approach, it can bounce back stronger than before. Check out these recovery tips to …
2024 Free Seed Catalogs for Veggie Gardeners
Seed catalogs can sometimes be so beautiful that they look like collector's pieces, and even though they do quite literally expire in use each year, it's hard to throw them …
A Tour of America’s Best Hydrangea Gardens
As a passionate gardener and hydrangea enthusiast, I'm thrilled to take you on a journey through some of the most magnificent hydrangea gardens in the United States. From the East …
No Rest For Garden Weeders
Some gardeners get lucky. They must. These are the gardeners who rarely have problems with weeds. They pull a few stray weeds here and there, but otherwise, they let mulch …
Breaking Ground
Warm day. Dry soil. Early spring. It's groundbreaking day in the garden. I go out to negotiate with ol' Dobbin, my middle-aged rototiller. She's getting a bit stiff in the …
