Ideas & Inspiration
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Chaotic, Yet Purposeful
Most gardeners plant with a specific theme in mind. When it comes to my particular gardening theme, chaos comes to mind, but in a good way.
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Daylilies And Irises Have A Place In The Shade
Although they’ll survive partially shaded spaces, both daylilies and irises bloom better in full sun. But mine do just fine in either.
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My Journey Growing A Gifted Container Neem Tree
For Christmas a few years back, my mom presented me with what looked like a stick growing in a pot. Of course, it was much more than that.
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Signal Hill Elementary School & Community Garden
The Signal Hill Elementary School garden is a haven for all visitors to Pemberton, BC. But the garden is only part of the story.
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DIGA - Uniquely Designed Gardens For Those With Disabilities
The Disabled Independent Gardeners Association is devoted to helping people who want to garden but may not have the mobility.
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Growing Lettuce Indoors Under Lights
While I don't miss the labor of summer gardening, I do miss the fresh veggies. For this, I've turned to growing vegetables indoors in winter.
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Growing Poinsettia As A Houseplant, Foliage And All
The vast majority of us simply toss poinsettias after Christmas. I used to be on that list until I learned to love its green foliage.
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The Flowers That Draw All The Bees
My garden has several plants that draw in bees and other pollinators, but year after year, the one they seem to love the most is my large rose of Sharon.
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Good Neighbor Settlement House and Mesa Llena Garden
If you need to take a moment to refresh your faith in humanity, check out the Good Neighbor Settlement House in Brownsville, Texas.
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The Rewarding Battle Of Starting Seeds Indoors
Starting seeds and caring for seedlings indoors isn't always easy, but it's definitely worth it. Click to read more.
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The Karen Nash Memorial Butterfly Garden
At the Karen Nash Memorial Butterfly Garden, people of all ages are engaged in volunteer projects for the quarter acre wildlife habitat and pollinator garden.
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Fall Fruit Trees: Happy Accidents with Homegrown Apricots
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Fall Fruit Trees: Making Cider from Homegrown Apples
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How To Bring Plants Indoors Without Bugs
We all enjoy a vacation in the summer and the same is true of our plants. But many gardeners are hesitant to do this for fear of bringing houseplant bugs indoors in the fall. Read on to learn how to avoid that.
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A Therapy Garden: Adult Day Center of Somerset County for Alzheimer's
For so many whose families have been touched by Alzheimer's, day therapy centers provide a welcome respite
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Fresh Garden Peas
When it comes time to harvest garden peas, few ever make it to the table. So why, you may ask, is this a bad thing?
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Backyard Growers
In the small historic city of Gloucester, Massachusetts, hundreds of garden beds are managed by Program Director, Corinne Lippie along with more than two hundred volunteers in the non-profit organization, Backyard Growers.
