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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,...

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  • Is it ready to harvest??
    First time growing cucumbers 🥸 submitted by /u/matchaGirlxoo [link] [comments]
  • This volunteer echinacea is throwing pastel flowers!
    The previous owner of my house had put in a couple of hybrid echinacea, though those mostly either reverted or died off since I moved here in 2020; last year one of them sprang up again, white blooms in among the native Echinacea purpurea that I'd made several plantings of. This year, I've been keeping […]
  • This is why I garden!!
    What visitors do you have today I want to see them all!! ❤️ submitted by /u/Prior_Adhesiveness63 [link] [comments]
  • Hibiscus gone wild
    Hardy hibiscus is blooming. I assume picture 3 is the seed. Has anyone tried growing the plant from seed? When would you harvest it? Any pointers? submitted by /u/okishkash [link] [comments]
  • Mason Bees
    Anyone else transfixed or hyperfocus when you notice a Mason Bee in a flower? Here is one in Cupid's Dart (Catananche caerulea). submitted by /u/jhsblue [link] [comments]
  • I think I accidentally grew mutant spinach 😅
    I’m not even exaggerating — some leaves were bigger than my hand. Stems were thick like celery. We harvested five plants and made spinach-feta pastries. I barely fertilized (literally once) and this bed gets morning sun, then shade from a pine tree during the hottest part of the day. I think the microclimate went crazy! […]
  • I have a thousand photos that I have no one to share with.
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  • Stop and smell the flowers
    Bruce would like to remind you to stop and smell the flowers today submitted by /u/Aware-Visual9308 [link] [comments]
  • What are these bugs on my rose plant?
    Thanks in advance! submitted by /u/Lanky_Tumbleweed4159 [link] [comments]