Gardening Tips & Information
There are many types of gardens, vast numbers of plants, and an unrelenting list of gardening terms that may be unfamiliar to the average person. With so much garden design info out there, how on earth does one begin to weed it all out? Well, for starters you can begin your search here. We provide gardening tips and information that is easy to understand. From various types of gardens to explanations about gardening terms and how tos, you are certain to find what you’re looking for. If not, let us know and we’ll be happy to add it.
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Learn About The Wild World Of Lawn Mower Racing
Lawn mower racing is a real thing, with proceeds going to charity. Read on to learn about why and where it started.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Can You Dig Up Endangered Plants To Grow In Your Garden?
It’s important to know whether a wild plant is endangered before you dig it up. Learn how to find out what’s legal.
By Susan Albert
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Invasive Illegal Plants You Can’t Sell In Certain States
Learn about plants that are banned or in the process of being banned, and why you should avoid them.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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What Are Herbicide Adjuvants: Herbicide Adjuvant Guide For Gardeners
If you have ever perused a pesticide label, you might be familiar with the term 'adjuvant.' What are herbicide adjuvants? It can be confusing to unravel herbicide spray adjuvants and their properties, but we'll do it together and make some sense of them in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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How To Start A Garden Cheap – Get Growing For Almost Nothing
Click here and learn how you can start a garden on a budget and get growing for almost nothing.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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How To Make A Community Garden Sustainable
Read how community gardens are full of opportunities for sustainable practices that support the environment.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Do Plants Scream? Study Shows They Can Under Stress
Some plants make noise when they’re distressed or cut, but we probably don’t need to worry about their feelings.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Neonatives Vs. Old Natives – Defining Native Plants Isn’t Clear Cut
What are neonative plants? Click here to find out.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Bee Sting Self-Care: Bee And Wasp Sting Treatment At Home
Getting stung by a bee is a constant hazard of gardening. Click here to learn what to do when a bee stings you.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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What Is No Mow May And How Does It Help Pollinators?
What is No Mow May and does it help pollinators? Click here to learn more and see how you can join in on No Mow May.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Carbon Gardening: Gardening To Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Did you know you can reduce carbon emissions using plants? Click here for information on carbon gardening.
By Teo Spengler
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What Makes A Plant Invasive? How Good Plants Go Bad
What makes a plant invasive? How do plants become invasive? Click here to find out.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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How Do Plants Know When To Bloom?
How do flowering plants know when to bloom? Learn the process that tells them when it’s time.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Do You Need A License To Sell Plants From Home?
If you want to sell the plants you grow and propagate, know the rules. Read these tips first.
By Amy Grant
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Can Native Plants Be Invasive Or Overly Aggressive?
Can native plants become invasive? Click here to find out the answer, and what you can do about it.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Beatrix Potter: Mycologist, Illustrator, And Author
Beatrix Potter is known for her children's books, but she was also an enthusiastic mycologist. Click to read more.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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What Ethnobotany Teaches Us About Plants And People
Have you ever heard of an ethnobotanical garden? Click here to learn all about it.
By Amy Grant