Ideas & Inspiration
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Growing Daffodil Bulbs: Sad Truth About Pink Daffodils
Daffodils are my favorite spring flowers and having pink ones would add another dimension of color. Learn about my experience with them here.
By Laura Miller
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Better Living Through Planning
Click here to find out how I will take advantage of the winter garden’s blank canvas before things start to sprout once more in spring.
By Bonnie Grant
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These Roots Will Make You Cry
Click here to find out what my favorite root vegetable to grow is, and why it is my favorite.
By Laura Miller
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My Seeds Are For Eating
What is my favorite kind of seed and why? Just click here to find out.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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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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GKH Sponsorship Winner: Weirton Christian Center Community Garden
Weirton Community Garden was the recipient of one of Gardening Know How’s 2019 sponsorships. Learn about them here.
By Caroline Bloomfield
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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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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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Xeriscape Gardens: Pros And Cons Of Xeriscaping
Xeriscaping means constructing a yard that uses less water, but doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a good thing. We’ll weigh the pros and cons here.
By Mary H. Dyer
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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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Pros And Cons Of Lawn Rolling - Is Lawn Rolling Good Or Bad
As with most things there are both pros and cons of lawn rolling. Find out about lawn rolling benefits and detriments I've learned here.
By Amy Grant
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Raised Beds Vs. Sunken Beds: Differences Between Raised And Sunken Beds
Deciding between raised beds vs. sunken beds really depends on your soil condition and region – and perhaps your personal preference too. Learn more here.
By Bonnie Grant
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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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Cucumber Beetle Control - Home Remedies For Cucumber Beetles
If I could rub a magic watering can and have a garden genie pop out, my first wish would be to rid my garden of cucumber beetles. Click here for more.
By Laura Miller
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Gardening In Containers - Double Potting Pros And Cons
The benefits of double potting are numerous but problems may exist too. Click here to learn more about double potting advantages and disadvantages.
By Nikki Tilley