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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,...

  • My Apple Cactus bloomed last night!
    My Peruvian Apple Cactus bloomed last night and I got to film it opening! I was so excited because I’ve been waiting for it. The flower was huge, so pretty, and it actually smelled really good too! submitted by /u/Final_Research_9471 [link] [comments]
  • First Monarch in Garden
    I was so pleased to see that a monarch decided to make it’s new home on my garden statue. I was lucky enough to capture an image of it emerging! My garden is less than a year old and my intentions were to invite all the native wildlife in, so it couldn’t be more perfect! […]
  • Why is my lavender like this this year?
    I planted these two summers ago and they were beautifully upright. This year they're all lying flat like this. Does anyone know what gives? submitted by /u/damage78 [link] [comments]
  • First Garden
    My first real garden, built the border, the removable panels had 0 experience, and I had no idea what I was doing. I had to build a low budget fence with garden stakes and bamboo because the zucchini wasn't behaving and garden fences are expensive. Proud but I'll do better next year. submitted by /u/KingOfFights […]
  • Random 🍄 question
    Hi All. Hopefully this type of post is allowed. It's my first time posting. Can anyone tell me why in the world my yard has gifted me a perfect circle of mushrooms? Is this coincidence? Just am wildly curious...that's all! Have the flora and fauna been gathering in a spirit ritual? submitted by /u/hEYiTSbEEEE [link] […]
  • Zucchini Invaders
    I've been so excited watching our first zucchini growing so quickly. This was the first season that I've planted zucchini seeds and I've been learning a lot. Took my family camping this weekend and came back to something boring into the main plant stem. I've had a couple of squash bugs that I've removed, but […]
  • This season’s potato harvest…
    submitted by /u/KevinPReed [link] [comments]
  • I finally got my very own crab spider!
    After seeing everyone else’s on here I could not believe my eyes this morning! I feel very honored! She’s a beaut! submitted by /u/stations-creation [link] [comments]
  • Apricot Harvest
    Planted a few years back, last year had like 6, this year there was over 18! Few lost to ants and the floor but the rest i got. No chems, no sprays and they taste so much better than giant flavourless supermarket ones submitted by /u/chaosia91 [link] [comments]
  • Bumped into a VERY hard worker today! I can see why this flower is nicknamed “Bee’s Friend!” I hardly ever encounter it empty 🐝💜 Do you see her full pollen baskets?
    submitted by /u/nahfacenah [link] [comments]