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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,...

  • Making do
    No matter the situation Results no excuses submitted by /u/Gardeninthehood [link] [comments]
  • Running Bamboo Intervention Needed
    My friend, an adult human who is not a panda, just bought a place and wants to put in running bamboo for aesthetics & privacy. Can you please blast all your horror stories here so I can convince him that he’s making a horrible mistake (photo for engagement) submitted by /u/SnooPaintings3623 [link] [comments]
  • What can I put here?
    Can I put something in the corner of my yard here by the rock wall and fence? I live in Seattle and the rocks operate as a water drain route submitted by /u/LunaBadgers [link] [comments]
  • Is Botanical Interests down for everybody else or is it just me?
    Trying to plan for next year's seeds but it's been down for me since I checked yesterday. Same with Epic Gardening website. Can y'all check if it's down for everybody or if my IP got blacklisted for whatever wild reason. Ty! submitted by /u/ohhellopia [link] [comments]
  • Sweet potato seeds
    Has anyone tried planting sweet potato seeds? I just collected a bunch of them. Since nearly all of them are grown from slips, there’s very little info out there on growing from seed. Just wondering what experience any of you have had with the seeds. submitted by /u/1fast_sol [link] [comments]
  • I found a pile either seeds or fertilizer in my backyard?? What is this
    The person who owned our house before us was a huge gardener, and today some junk haulers took away some of her old materials and broken gardening items. I found this in the yard after they left. She did have some old bird feeders, so could this be a type of bird seed? I’m just […]
  • I picked the tomatoes I forgot I planted
    I planted these like a 6 months ago and just remembered about them, any advice for the next planting of patatos? submitted by /u/Kata-shi [link] [comments]
  • Spring Garlic harvest (Australia)
    Super proud of myself this year. It’s my second year growing garlic. I’ve got chronic pain and this year it’s been so much harder to manage the garden let alone fertilise as much as I wanted to. Some huge ones this year. Would love any preserving tips you have, we’re already making garlic salt and […]
  • First year growing saffron
    Planted about 25 corms in September. They finally came up and I got my first flower! Any tips on drying/storage? Or recipes you love? Hoping I get more than three threads this year but I'm just happy I didn't immediately kill another plant. I'm also in 6b and we're supposed to have a milder winter, […]
  • I don’t remember planting this- any idea what variety it is?
    I had a number of marigolds but this was a volunteer in another part of the bed. The blooms are nearly 3” across. submitted by /u/Spec_Tater [link] [comments]