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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,...

  • Autumn Harvest 🥰
    Now I have to decide whether I want to can them or dice them up and freeze them! Any ideas/recipes? submitted by /u/Mymaria0712 [link] [comments]
  • Which plant surprised you by being the easiest to grow?
    I always thought keeping plants alive would need a lot more effort For me, money plant has been the easiest. Give it some light, water it regularly, and it just keeps growing without too much drama. Now I'm curious, which plant surprised you by being really low maintenance? Would love some ideas for plants that […]
  • Why does my watermelon look like this?
    cut into the one (1) fruit my giant vine grew this season… to find very little pink flesh. what happened? what can i do to prevent this from happening again? submitted by /u/socialecologypilled [link] [comments]
  • Came across this lotus pond in full bloom on my walk today. Stood there staring for 10 minutes straight 🌸
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  • Extra Warty Galeux d'Eysines pumpkin just in time for the spooky season
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  • Harvested my final watermelon before the frost. Zone 6b
    We didn't have great production in the garden this year, partly due to the dreaded spotted lantern fly but this final watermelon helped to keep my hope and desire to garden alive. Believe, this year was discouraging for me. But this final watermelon is sweet and juicy and the rainbow after the storm! Success!!! submitted […]
  • French marigolds over mums for fall color?
    I’m increasingly leaning toward French marigolds over mums for fall displays. Love their vibrant colors and long-lasting blooms. Sharing a few photos from my garden this year! Very impressed by the yellow variety! submitted by /u/Powerful_Ad6501 [link] [comments]
  • Squash Galore!
    I grew all of this in my home garden from the remnants of last years decorative pumpkins. They went wild this year and took over! I just put them out and they grew after the snow melted and soil warmed. Will be growing pumpkins this way now every year! Love trying out a little chaos […]
  • Sunset zinnias ❤️
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  • GIANT shishito pepper!
    These came off the same plant and I just had to share. I’m blown away. The big one feels super thick-walled and has lost its wrinkles!! Super weird but I’m thrilled submitted by /u/Gremlin_socks [link] [comments]