Backyard Stories
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These Roots Will Make You Cry
Click here to find out what my favorite root vegetable to grow is, and why it is my favorite.
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My Seeds Are For Eating
What is my favorite kind of seed and why? Just click here to find out.
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Exhibiting Vegetables For Show - Lessons Learned In The Garden
County fair competitions changed the way I thought about gardening, and the lessons learned have been priceless. Click here for more info.
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Starting Cacti From Seed - The Wonder Of Cactus Seedlings
I've always been intrigued by different types of cacti, but my love was sealed when growing cactus seeds. Learn more here.
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Repurposing An Aquarium: Replacing Fish With Ferns
I keep an aquarium in the living room. It’s where my maidenhair fern lives. Here’s how my idea of using aquariums for plants got started.
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Attracting Hummingbird Moth Pollinators To Your Garden
Hummingbird moth visitors are truly an unusual delight in the garden. I love seeing them in mine. Learn how to attract these pollinators here.
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Pollinator Gardens: Get To Know Your Non-Bee Pollinators
Although bees are very important pollinators, let's not forget that they aren't the only pollinators in a garden. Learn more here.
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Planting Prairie Grass: Don't Sweat The Small Stuff
My lawn isn’t green and manicured like a golf course, but I’m okay with that. Instead, a patch of natural prairie grass will do just fine. Learn more here.
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Traveling Taste Buds: Trying Veggies From Around The World
There are tons of veggies from around the world, and ethnic vegetable growing might be the key to getting the whole family to try something new.
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Cucumber Beetle Control - Home Remedies For Cucumber Beetles
If I could rub a magic watering can and have a garden genie pop out, my first wish would be to rid my garden of cucumber beetles. Click here for more.
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Mourning Plant Loss - When A Plant Dies, It's A Real Thing
Grieving for dying plants can be devastating. Some take it harder than others, and that's okay. So if you've suffered plant loss, you're not alone.
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Garden Humor - Gardening Jokes To Brighten Your Day
Every gardener has a sense of humor. It’s a requirement to survive all the missteps and surprises. Here are a few silly jokes to brighten your day!
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Rose Color Guide: What Do Different Rose Colors Mean
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Are You A Plant Hoarder - Top 10 Checklist Of Things To Watch Out For
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Off With Her Head!
Click here to learn all about which magical literary garden I love the most and why.
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My Favorite (Secret) Garden Book
My love for a child’s classic correlates with my lifelong passion for rescuing plants, as well as my home in France.
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March Madness Indeed
Click here to read about the coldest winter I remember, and how it affected my gardening.
