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March 28, 2023 Off

One simple tool every gardener needs

By Michael

I have the one simple tool you need to solve just about any plant problems in a hurry. Picture it, your leafbaby is not looking like it should and you...

February 23, 2023 0

Seed packets are full of seeds AND information

By Michael

There's a ton of places to get seed from, even your local library! It's a much less expensive alternative to buying full sized plants or even partly mature seedlings. A...

January 23, 2023 Off

Fungus gnats

By Michael

My friend Nomaan reached out to me with a garden pest related question recently. After a monthly watering of the new cactus terrarium he and I got as part of...

November 18, 2019 Off

Houseplants DO clean the air

By Michael

I'm triggered over being targeted about my houseplants. No it's not really controversial.  I've mentioned the air cleaning benefits of plants before. For a long time the common wisdom is...

March 31, 2019 0

Free trees for your next landscaping project

By Michael

You read that right free trees Every year for the past few years state and local governments departments of environmental protection, department of agriculture, forestry or fish and wildlife services...

March 10, 2019 0

Curb appeal – our latest spring project

By Michael

Announcing the newest project in our portfolio - Improving curb appeal on a budget Looking at the front of your home in the doldrums of winter can really get you...

April 15, 2018 0

Sun Joe TJ604E – Product review

By Michael

Depending on your project the Sun Joe TJ604E could be your diamond in the rough Dad always says, use the right tool for the job. And depending on the job, the Sun...

March 25, 2018 0

Start your own blog in 6 easy steps for free!

By Michael

We've been reading a lot of  blog posts lately A lot, like almost an unhealthy amount. It got us to thinking about why we blog, why others do it, and...

March 11, 2018 0

Gardening Calendar Month by Month

By Michael

Garden planning calendar Some folks might think that the garden calendar is only a few months long and for some of us that's true.  For many gardeners though, our calendar...

February 25, 2018 0

Be prepared when talking to a gardener about the weather

By Michael

How about that weather Everyone talks about the weather. It's a great conversation filler whether you know a person well or are just breaking the ice. Whether it's hot, cold,...

  • Allium Harvest 💜
    Unfortunately I just missed all my gladiators 😭 but I was able to harvest my globemasters just in time ☺️ planning on purchasing more for next season. They are so whimsical and bring me joy. I was inspired to buy them when I saw an old photo of Martha with her alliums. submitted by /u/im_just_a_girl_x […]
  • after 1yr I finally made my sun flower grow healty
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  • Finally, first set of garden photos for spring 2026! any tips what should add??
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  • I need cucumber help
    Hello everyone! This is my first time planting anything basically. I have 4 cucumber plants (the cucumbers are supposed to be mini) and I’m not sure if I should harvest it yet or not. I unfortunately threw away the seed packet and I can’t remember which sort of cucumbers they are, therefore I’m not sure […]
  • Clematis blooms are awesome.
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  • If you’re not growing bush cherries, are you even gardening?
    I discovered bush cherries about 5 years ago. I have six varieties in my garden now. Absolutely amazing. Here are my varieties Nanking Juliet Romeo Wowza Carmine jewel (the one in the pic) Joel I have done the sand cherries and Hansons but they’re terrible and I tore them out. submitted by /u/pcsweeney [link] [comments]
  • More ideas on how to use radishes other than adding to salads 🙏
    Just for context I have more, but this is what I harvested today. French breakfast variety. submitted by /u/Responsible_Pin5361 [link] [comments]
  • The irises are looking good this year
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  • Why do my tomatoes hate me?
    Edit: Really concerned mostly with solutions to the blight, it seems as though the general consensus is the tomatoes trying to explode is a water thing. TL:DR -> I plant tomatoes every year, I've tried everything I can think of (details below), I always get a ton of green tomatoes, but only a few turn […]
  • I'm happy with my garden and wanted to share with someone
    It's one of those days when I realise how far we've come. This land was a vineyard when it was bought. There, it's still a lot of work with good and bad ideas to implement, but 15 years ago, there was only bare clay soil. submitted by /u/2Puzzleheaded [link] [comments]