Backyard Stories
Your ultimate guide to Backyard Stories: Everything you need to know with expert info for beginners and advanced gardeners alike.
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Exhibiting Vegetables For Show - Lessons Learned In The Garden
County fair competitions changed the way I thought about gardening, and the lessons learned have been priceless. Click here for more info.
By Laura Miller
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Starting Cacti From Seed - The Wonder Of Cactus Seedlings
I've always been intrigued by different types of cacti, but my love was sealed when growing cactus seeds. Learn more here.
By Laura Miller
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Repurposing An Aquarium: Replacing Fish With Ferns
I keep an aquarium in the living room. It’s where my maidenhair fern lives. Here’s how my idea of using aquariums for plants got started.
By Teo Spengler
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Attracting Hummingbird Moth Pollinators To Your Garden
Hummingbird moth visitors are truly an unusual delight in the garden. I love seeing them in mine. Learn how to attract these pollinators here.
By Tonya Barnett
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Pollinator Gardens: Get To Know Your Non-Bee Pollinators
Although bees are very important pollinators, let's not forget that they aren't the only pollinators in a garden. Learn more here.
By Bonnie Grant
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Planting Prairie Grass: Don't Sweat The Small Stuff
My lawn isn’t green and manicured like a golf course, but I’m okay with that. Instead, a patch of natural prairie grass will do just fine. Learn more here.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Garden Wisdom: French Intensive Gardening Tips
With knowledge of French intensive garden design, you can enjoy a bountiful harvest throughout the season with little space. Learn how here.
By Tonya Barnett
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Traveling Taste Buds: Trying Veggies From Around The World
There are tons of veggies from around the world, and ethnic vegetable growing might be the key to getting the whole family to try something new.
By Amy Grant
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Mourning Plant Loss - When A Plant Dies, It's A Real Thing
Grieving for dying plants can be devastating. Some take it harder than others, and that's okay. So if you've suffered plant loss, you're not alone.
By Nikki Tilley
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Garden Humor – The Best Gardening Jokes To Brighten Your Day
Every gardener has a sense of humor. It's a requirement to survive all the missteps and surprises. Here are a few silly jokes to brighten your day!
By Susan Albert
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Rose Color Guide: What Do Different Rose Colors Mean
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Are You A Plant Hoarder - Top 10 Checklist Of Things To Watch Out For
By Nikki Tilley
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Off With Her Head!
Click here to learn all about which magical literary garden I love the most and why.
By Bonnie Grant
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My Favorite (Secret) Garden Book
My love for a child’s classic correlates with my lifelong passion for rescuing plants, as well as my home in France.
By Teo Spengler
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March Madness Indeed
Click here to read about the coldest winter I remember, and how it affected my gardening.
By Amy Grant
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Guessing About The Future Of Gardening
Ever wondered what the future of gardening might look like? Click here to see what my take is.
By Amy Grant
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The Future Of Gardening Is Sustainable
Made more aware by the pandemic, I believe that the trend toward sustainable living will continue this year and beyond.
By Mary Ellen Ellis

