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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,...

  • Until next year…
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  • Watermelon molds... pest deterrent?
    I have a vine desperately trying to make fruit, but critters keep eating the baby melons. Does anyone have experience with these clear fruit molds? I don't care what shape they are, but if a plastic bubble will prevent the critters from eating them they'll be worth every penny after awhile. submitted by /u/AuntieRoseSews [link] […]
  • Final Pepper Harvest
    Helped my father pick all of the peppers before the frost. submitted by /u/futtbuckerer [link] [comments]
  • Help identifying squash
    So my neighbor gave me two squash plants early on in the season and told me they were both butternut squashes. One came out as expected and the other one gave me this fruit. Neighbor thinks it’s a butter cup squash but is unsure. By any chance can someone help identify please? TIA submitted by […]
  • Happy with my container garden this year
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  • Cosmos
    Nothing to see here except some cosmos that have a mind of their own 😂 Next year I’ll be sure that when I toss a seed packet around to dig them a little deeper so the wind doesn’t threaten to uproot them. submitted by /u/reb6 [link] [comments]
  • My parents' olive tree in Koroni, Greece is absolutely loaded this year
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  • Blooms going strong this October zone 9b London England
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  • Garlic.
    Garlic time, one last thing to plant before winter comes .. Here are some German white garlic I got last summer submitted by /u/IAFerocactus [link] [comments]
  • Three bees 🐝 🐝 🐝
    Here is something for all the bee lovers. This specific species of dahlia always attracts a ton of bees and they love it as a napping spot too. This morning noticed these three hanging out close together, something I never saw in the past. Generally they won’t share space so closely, one on each flower […]