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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,...

  • After Four Years, My Backyard Finally Feels Like the Garden I Always Dreamed Of
    I wanted to share my little secret backyard garden that has slowly come together over the past four years. When I first moved in, this space was mostly bare soil, weeds, and a few struggling plants. I didn't have a master plan—I just knew I wanted a garden that felt peaceful, a place where I […]
  • Not the most productive summer but still happy
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  • Kitten-themed potted plant—absolutely adorable
    A very creative potted plant—and it only needs watering once every 10 days. It's fantastic. submitted by /u/Empty_Armadillo3952 [link] [comments]
  • 2 lbs (925 grams) delicious tomato.
    I tried just with some salt and pepper. It was yummy 😋 It’s a volunteer that came up. Original one came up 4 years ago and lasted 3 winters. It died and produced this new tomato plant. Need to extract and keep seeds for coming years. Large, yummy and healthy. Will check if it overwinters […]
  • My first butterfly on my butterfly bush this year-it also loves coneflowers🥰
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  • My Garden in Suffolk, UK.
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  • Today's harvest! It was a good one!
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  • disappointed, not surprised
    Somebody cut off one of my tigridia plants. I’m so utterly disappointed in people. My garden is in a cul de sac with a few other gardens and I planted some tigridia in front of my fence again because all the neighbors complimented them last year. We don’t get a lot of strangers walking by. […]
  • New cottage garden
    I’ve been working hard to remove grass and plant native flowers instead. My favorites this year are the Giant Wine Zinnias, I highly recommend them! Edit: I’m in zone 7b. submitted by /u/Malicious_Tacos [link] [comments]
  • Feeling some type of way
    This year, my garden just feels "off." I'm PA 6A and the weather has been suspect since April. I see everyone's lush beds of brilliant colors and I worry I'm missing something in terms bugs or soil or watering. Maybe I just have the summer blues. submitted by /u/walnutkot [link] [comments]