Latest articles by Amy Grant
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8 Long-Lasting Cut Flowers You Can Grow In The Garden
What could be more rewarding than growing a cutting garden filled with beautiful flowers? To get maximum enjoyment from your blooms, however, it's important to choose varieties with a long vase life. We reveal the loveliest varieties that will endure in cut flower arrangements for up to two weeks.
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How To Prune A Lemon Tree The Right Way, According To Pros
Learn how to prune a lemon tree and when to do it. It might surprise you to know that a lemon tree needs very little pruning besides maintenance.
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Planting For Chickens: Why You Should Plant A Chicken Garden
If you’ve never considered planting for chickens, this is your chance to enjoy their joyful benefits. We show you how to make an easy chicken garden
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Basil Temperature Tolerance - What Temperature Is Too Cold?
We love this herb, but basil’s temperature tolerance isn’t strong. It dislikes the cold and doesn’t like too much heat. The lack of basil’s cold tolerance is challenging, but worth it.
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Ivy Gourd Plant Info – Can You Grow A Scarlet Ivy Gourd Vine
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Best Black Tomatoes – Dark And Delicious Varieties To Try
Black tomatoes aren’t exactly black, but they’re dark and full of nutrients not found in regular tomatoes.
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Wild Lettuce Weeds: Tips For Controlling Prickly Lettuce
Wild lettuce weeds are unrelated to lettuce. So what is wild lettuce and how can you get rid of wild prickly lettuce?
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Killing Vines In Hedges: How To Get Rid Of Vines In Hedges
Vines can be great in the garden but they can be a nuisance too. Remove those stubborn weedy vines within your hedges.
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Sustainable Seed Starting Tips: 10 Easy, Eco-Friendly Ideas
Sustainable seed starting is just one way to be a good Earth citizen. Saving seeds and practicing eco-friendly seed starting is easy and fun.
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5 Red Leaf Lettuce Varieties To Spice Up Your Garden Greens
Red leaf lettuce is not only tasty, but it is a beautiful addition to your salad. Before you plant one, learn which red lettuce varieties are healthier, crunchier, and tastier.
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Best Indoor Plants For Dark Rooms And Moody Decor
What are the best indoor plants for dark rooms? There are quite a few that love a dark environment, so you don’t need to deprive a room of plants just because it’s not sunny.
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Why Is Biodiversity Important For Gardeners?
Why practice biodiversity in your garden? Learn why it’s important and how to encourage a healthy ecosystem at home.
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Basil Flowers: To Pinch Or Not To Pinch?
Basil flowers are delightful in salads and for tea, but plucking them also benefits the growth and aroma of the green leaves that are so tasty in cooking.
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Spring Garden Checklist - Must-Do Garden Tasks For Spring
Spring is a busy time in the garden. But what should you do first? Here are the top tasks for your spring garden checklist.
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Colorful Vegetables For A Gorgeous Edible Garden
Colorful vegetables aren't just beautiful - they're often healthier. Try growing these vivid varieties.
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I’m hoping to replicate the year I had a blue ribbon, not grown on steroids, bumper crop of basil in containers. I was just a newbie then. Here’s my story.
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Best Fruits And Vegetables To Grow In Hanging Baskets
Want to grow edibles but looking to make a splash? Try hanging baskets!
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7 Orchid Care Mistakes To Avoid If You Want More Beautiful Flowers
After the first flurry of flowers, do your orchids fail to rebloom, and then slowly shrivel up and die? Then discover the common care mistakes you are probably making – and what you should do instead.
