Ideas & Inspiration
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Which Is Better?
Seeds or transplants, which is better? Click here to find out which I prefer and why.
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The Seedy Side Of Town
The problem with seeds is you can't plant them all at once, so you have to find somewhere to put them. Click here to see how I manage it.
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Nina's Hope House
Learning about the Hope House program in the Austin region of Texas is an eye-opening and heartwarming experience. Click to learn more.
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High Yield Flowers For The Home Cutting Garden
I frequently emphasize the importance of cut-and-come-again flowers for the backyard garden. Click here to learn why this is.
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My Grandmother's Flowers
Plants and flowers evoke special memories for me, and there is one particular flower that reminds me of a very special someone. Click to find out more.
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Mass Planting Spring Crocus
Crocus is my favorite spring flowering bulb for its early appearance, bright colors and ability to naturalize
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Heroic Gardens
Collie Turner founded Heroic Gardens an organization serving veterans in the local region of the Delaware Valley and beyond. Read on for more.
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Somerset Garden Club Is Serving the Kids Who Need Them the Most
Somerset Garden Club is serving the kids who need them the most. Read on to hear more about their amazing story.
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Fondness For Tulip Trees - A Towering Tree Near To My Heart
We have a towering tulip tree growing at the side of our property. I’ve always loved this tree for the unique character it provides. Learn more here.
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What's That Smell -The Beautiful But Malodorous Skunk Lily
One day I was becoming acquainted with the flower beds around my house. I found an interesting, tall plant topped by a ring of bright orange, bell-shaped flowers. That’s how I met the skunk lily.
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What Do Fig Tree Leaves Smell Like
Fresh figs are a summertime treat which are not commercially available in my area. So if I want fresh figs, I must grow them myself.
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The Tater Tubs - My Experience Growing Potatoes In Containers
Containers that automatically water your crops are invaluable during the growing season. This is how our tater tubs started out and they have proven to be useful year after year.
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Animals Or Vegetables?
My yard is blessed with all types of wildlife and they are most often vegetarians. Read about how I’ve had to make choices about what to grow in my garden.
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Wintertime Is Planning Time
Click here to learn all about how I will take advantage of my garden’s blank canvas before things start to sprout again in spring.
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Stickers, Barb, and Burrs: Fighting Weeds That Fight Back
Plants with burrs and stickers grow across much of the United States and Canada, so it’s no surprise that several types are at home here in Oregon’s high desert. Read about my battle here.
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Spinach Growing Problems - 5 Things You're Doing Wrong With Spinach
With National Spinach Day approaching, many gardeners are sowing this healthy vegetable. Spinach can be a bit tricky to grow, however.
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Pecan Tree Problems: Common Mistakes When Growing Pecans
Avoid mistakes when growing pecans by understanding potential pecan tree problems in advance. Click for info and tips to help you get started.
