Ideas & Inspiration
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Western Juniper Trees: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
I love and appreciate evergreens, which require almost no care and look nice all year. But western juniper can be tricky. Learn more here.
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Christmas Tree Alternative: Decorating An Outdoor Tree For Birds
Traditional Christmas trees are popular among those celebrating the holiday, but some people, like me, take a decidedly different approach.
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Winter Lawn Care: Preventing Bare Spots In The Lawn
I detest lawn weeds because they die in the winter, leaving bare spots in the lawn. Here’s what I do for winter lawn care.
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A School Garden Thrives In Challenging Times
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Flour For Aphid Control - It's Not Just For Baking
Even with natural pest remedies, you can get flare ups that can't be controlled. Luckily, I use one simple ingredient already in the kitchen - flour.
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Rats In The Garden: An Unforgettable Garden Moment
Do rats eat pumpkins? Yes, they do. Here's an unforgettable garden moment one GKH writer experienced firsthand.
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Gardening Know How Sponsorship Winner: West Genesee High School ECOS Club
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Raising Backyard Ducks - Vegetable Gardening With Ducks
My fondness for backyard ducks began when I was young. The benefits of having them in the garden are numerous. Click here to learn more.
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Plant Propagation In Water - It's Great For Budding Gardeners
Want an easy way to reproduce plants? For beginning growers, plant propagation in water is the way to go. Learn more here.
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Growing Daffodil Bulbs: Sad Truth About Pink Daffodils
Daffodils are my favorite spring flowers and having pink ones would add another dimension of color. Learn about my experience with them here.
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Better Living Through Planning
Click here to find out how I will take advantage of the winter garden’s blank canvas before things start to sprout once more in spring.
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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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GKH Sponsorship Winner: Weirton Christian Center Community Garden
Weirton Community Garden was the recipient of one of Gardening Know How’s 2019 sponsorships. Learn about them 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.
