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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,...

  • My late grandmother’s garden
    Just wanted to share my late grandmother’s garden with you guys! It was always very nice, and she took a lot of pride in her work. Sadly she lost her battle with the big C, and has moved on. Please excuse the photo quality, the picture was taken in the late 2000s. submitted by /u/External_Arm_981 […]
  • daffodils bloomed today and brought them in! 💛💛💛
    submitted by /u/MentalCelebration542 [link] [comments]
  • Rotating raised bed.
    My wife asked me to build her a raised bed garden and I found out later she just wanted a few 2x12 boards nailed together. Anyhow, this was built from material Ive been gathering over the last 20 years working in industrial maintenance so I only have about $100 in it so far. It rotates […]
  • Why does one of my grape hyacinths look like a purple cauliflower?
    It even feels like a cauliflower... submitted by /u/cookies_n_cats [link] [comments]
  • What do I do here to maintain?
    Came with the house. Not sure where to start to maintain… any advice? submitted by /u/killmai [link] [comments]
  • After and before of our front yard garden!
    Moved into our house last August and wanted to do a desert meadow scape so badly! The Ginko tree got hit with a nasty last frost but it’s budding again! All of the mulch is from two trees that were leaning over the house. We’re in Western Colorado, zones 6b-7b. submitted by /u/fruitabowl [link] [comments]
  • My pond is my favorite place in the garden
    submitted by /u/redwood_rambler [link] [comments]
  • Just a friendly reminder to look before you step!
    I was cleaning up some dead weeds and almost stepped on the little guy! He blends in with the leaves so much he's practically invisible 😳 Second pic is my gloved finger for a size comparison. submitted by /u/csdude5 [link] [comments]
  • MY CABBAGES
    I worked so hard on these. Spraying Bt, netting, hunting caterpillars etc. yes I know they’re kind of close together but they’re small and I DONT CARE. submitted by /u/doublehubblegum [link] [comments]
  • Magic Happens When You Stop Looking
    I have wanted to see a mantid since I was 5... 40 years later while pulling weeds in my garden, I made buddy ^_^ submitted by /u/Interesting_Tree6892 [link] [comments]