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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,...

  • Holy mutation Batman
    Finding this thing really tickled me earlier, had to share submitted by /u/Cityofooo [link] [comments]
  • I'm devastated and just about ready to give up
    This year my seedlings have died due to: -underwatering (I forgot to water for ONE DAY) -frost -hail -scorching -pests -and more pests If it's not one then it's the other. Right now, I simply cannot win against the pests. Holes in leaves stunt the growth of most, entire leaves just disappear off of others. […]
  • My mom’s neighbor is growing a fork garden.
    It’s to keep the squirrels out. But I can’t help but laugh. It looks more ridiculous than a torn out plant lol. She’s a sweet old lady so I can’t begrudge her for anything. submitted by /u/Shaydee_plantz [link] [comments]
  • Mammoth in the cockscomb corner 🌻
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  • Here's my crape myrtle tree after 4 years.
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  • I made a fancy ass compost bin today
    So I’ve had a lot going on this spring with plenty of projects. I’ve planted a ton of plants, I’ve made upgrades to the structure of my vegetable garden. Rain has been inconsistent like always. Either drought or monsoon is what I like to say. Along with that, I’ve just tried to mostly use my […]
  • Cosmos are GORGEOUS!
    First time gardening this year. So far so good!!!💓🤍🌸 submitted by /u/xrubyx99 [link] [comments]
  • A Riot of Color Perenial Border
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  • I didn’t know dahlias can be so beautiful
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  • My volunteer snapdragons in their first bloom
    Took these photos June 2. They have since gone to seed due to the heat but I trimmed them all back and they appear to be gearing up for their second bloom. All of my snapdragons are volunteers. I have a community garden plot and I planted them 2 or 3 years ago. I leave […]