Latest articles by Amy Grant
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Fancy Christmas Flowers Other Than Poinsettias? Try These 6 Joyful Blooming Alternatives
The holiday season seems synonymous with poinsettia plants, but if you’re keen to broaden your festive floral horizons, why not try these cheerful holiday bloomers?
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9 Contemporary Small Garden Ideas – Maximize Style With A Modern Design
Some simple conceptual ideas can transform even the tiniest plot from humdrum to dream design. Try these 9 contemporary small garden ideas to modernize your plot
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Cruciferous Vegetables Guide: What You Need To Know Before Growing These Cool Crops
The cruciferous family of vegetables have generated a lot of interest. This leads many gardeners to wonder what are cruciferous vegetables and can I grow them in my garden. This article can help with that.
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Poinsettia Varieties To Spruce Up Your Holiday Display
Break free from the idea that poinsettias have to be red. Here are our favorite varieties of this holiday classic.
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Best Plants For Christmas Decorations – 8 Holly Jolly Holiday Decor Ideas
Looking to spruce up for the holidays but want to go beyond the spruce? Here are 8 festive holiday plants just for you.
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Forage For Herbs: 7 Tasty And Safe Wild Herbs To Pick Close To Your Own Backyard
In addition to growing your own herbal staples, did you know there are several wild options out there that are safe and tasty – and free? Try foraging these 7 wild herbs
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Proven Health Benefits Of Gardening – Why It’s Good To Get Your Hands Dirty
There are so many health benefits of gardening for every age and ability level, it may hold the key to many of the world’s problems. Learn about the ways gardening can improve your life.
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Garden Songs That Green Thumbs Will Definitely Dig – Add These 7 Tunes To Your Playlist
Grow your garden playlist with these 7 tunes for green thumbs.
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Christmas Cactus Vs Thanksgiving Cactus: The Different Types Of Holiday Cactus Explained
Learn how to identify Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Easter cactus plants, and understand their slightly different care needs.
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7 Wild Greens For Fresh Foraged Salads – A Delicious Supplement To Your Kitchen Garden
Far from being surplus, foraged greens can be a delectable addition to your garden growing adventures. Here are some key wild greens worthy of a nutritional feast
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Should You Cut Back Perennials In The Fall? – When To Tidy Up And When To Leave Plants Alone
It's tempting to prune plants during the fall garden cleanup, but is it the right thing to do? Discover whether to make the cut – or embrace the mess.
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Should You Water Plants Before A Freeze? This Simple Trick Can Save Plants
Did you know you should water plants before a freeze? Learn how it can actually protect them, and understand the difference between a frost and a freeze.
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Plant Migration Moving North As Climates Change – What It Means For Gardeners
Plant migration is a real thing. Entire species of plants migrate, most often in response to climate change. Here's how and why they do it.
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10 Common Types Of Squash Every Gardener Should Know
Have you grown all of these? Our edible expert's top ten picks for squash every gardener should try.
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How Climate Change Affects Wildlife In Your Garden – And How You Can Help
How climate change affects wildlife is something you may not have pondered, but the domino effects are serious and potentially devastating.
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Are Orchids Poisonous To Cats? How To Keep Pets Safe And Stop Them Nibbling On Plants
The question of whether orchids are toxic to cats should be a prime consideration for indoor gardeners. Discover the potential risks, and how to avoid them.
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What Is A Water Wick? How To Use One To Keep Houseplants Hydrated While You’re Away
A water wick for plants will give you a worry-free break if you need to leave your plant babies for a while. It’s easy to set up and pretty much runs itself.
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Why So Many Gardeners Are Switching To Peat-Free Compost – And Why You Should, Too
There are plenty of alternatives to peat moss, like peat-free compost and coconut coir. Learn why peat moss has lost favor among gardeners, and make the change!
