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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,...

  • Cute bee on lemon tree
    Today I decided to sit outside and soak up some sun and caught this little guy on my lemon tree. submitted by /u/BitterSweetKiwii [link] [comments]
  • She needs a bigger trellis
    Clematis that I inherited with my house. She’s beautiful but I need a bigger trellis. Thinking about adding a wall of lattice and adding another plant on the side with the fence. submitted by /u/Jessygirl238 [link] [comments]
  • Tequila Sunrise Hibiscus
    submitted by /u/honey_velisse71 [link] [comments]
  • The seed you accidentally drop always seems to fluorish.
    The watermelon seed I assume I dropped on the edge of the yard is producing fruits bigger than the plants in my fertilized and irrigated garden. Isn't that always the way it goes. submitted by /u/Uncomfortable-Vast [link] [comments]
  • Early Bloomer
    Fall aster is one of my favorite natives…Anyone else get May blooms on their Fall Aster? submitted by /u/Witty-Peak9937 [link] [comments]
  • Our first tomato!
    My boyfriend and I decided to dabble in some homesteading this summer, and our Roma tomato plant produced its first fruit! A little small compared to supermarket produce, but crisp and sweet. This was so exciting for me, I decided to make my first post on the sub just to celebrate our beautiful tomato plant. […]
  • So it begins…
    The rhubarb-ening is starting submitted by /u/ATeaformeplease [link] [comments]
  • I waited 3 years for this bounty
    I planted 25 crowns 3 years ago... thankful for this abundance 🙏 submitted by /u/Xochi09 [link] [comments]
  • My Moms Clematis
    I think its Clematis montana Rubens. Its pretty old now, but keeps putting on a show every year. submitted by /u/gfZw0 [link] [comments]
  • Year 4 of chaos gardening
    Haven’t planted any spring stuff in the raised beds these have all just self seeded from the previous year! ^_^ alyssum chamomile poppy borage calendula sunflowers sweet peas bachloers button yarrow dill and more 😁 submitted by /u/reignedON [link] [comments]