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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,...

  • Rhododendron ‘Quakeress’
    R. “Quakeress” R. ‘Quakeress’ I have a friend that every year when her plant blooms at the bottom of her steps, I threaten to dig it out. lol It’s 35 years old now and this is just one plant! What’s so unique about this cultivar, is it is a striking bi-color Azalea. Yes you heard […]
  • I don't want to disappoint my son again, please help!
    My son is 6, and during preschool and now Kindergarten, he's brought home a little sunflower sprout in spring. I've killed every single one of them. The first one I over-watered. The second one wasn't getting enough light so I put it outside, and it quickly shriveled up. Idk if it was the Arizona "spring" […]
  • Mega Lilac blooms
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  • Help with galls
    Any suggestions on how to deal with my gall problem on my Turk's cap? I am in zone 10a (south Texas) and pruned back all the bushes like usual this early spring. I then applied neem oil every 7 days to emerging leaves. Still wound up like this. submitted by /u/N0Catharsis [link] [comments]
  • Look at this little traveler!
    ​"I met this little guy yesterday; we really need to watch our step when it rains so we don't hurt them." #gargen_snail #land_snail #rain submitted by /u/nymeria737 [link] [comments]
  • Is this a poppy?
    It is in my neighbor's yard, and I'm a very new gardener. The yard next door has someone that never does anything to their yard, which isn't my business but just giving context. submitted by /u/madhatter8441 [link] [comments]
  • Four years of wisteria bloom
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  • Seedlings & my crow friend
    Just a happiness sharing 🥰 submitted by /u/Entire-Writing-3701 [link] [comments]
  • Some garden highlights as the breath of spring breathes life into the garden
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  • Wisteria in Oregon
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