Ideas & Inspiration
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The Most Interesting Seed I've Been Given - Kaffir Lily
I was gifted with some of the seeds from my sisters Kaffir lily and it became the most interesting seed I’ve ever been given.
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Peace Lily Growing: The Story of My Peace Lily Houseplant
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Making A Mess Of The Hydrangeas
With so many varieties of hydrangea, my pruning schedule got confusing! Click to hear about my troubles and learn from my mistakes.
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Western Juniper Trees: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
I love and appreciate evergreens, which require almost no care and look nice all year. But western juniper can be tricky. Learn more here.
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Christmas Tree Alternative: Decorating An Outdoor Tree For Birds
Traditional Christmas trees are popular among those celebrating the holiday, but some people, like me, take a decidedly different approach.
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Winter Lawn Care: Preventing Bare Spots In The Lawn
I detest lawn weeds because they die in the winter, leaving bare spots in the lawn. Here’s what I do for winter lawn care.
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A School Garden Thrives In Challenging Times
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Flour For Aphid Control - It's Not Just For Baking
Even with natural pest remedies, you can get flare ups that can't be controlled. Luckily, I use one simple ingredient already in the kitchen - flour.
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Gardening Know How Sponsorship Winner: West Genesee High School ECOS Club
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Raising Backyard Ducks - Vegetable Gardening With Ducks
My fondness for backyard ducks began when I was young. The benefits of having them in the garden are numerous. Click here to learn more.
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Regrowing Kitchen Scraps - Grow Vegetables And Herbs Again
Can you take the tops of carrots and grow them? What about growing food from other veggie scraps? Yes! And I recommend it. Learn more here.
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Plant Propagation In Water - It's Great For Budding Gardeners
Want an easy way to reproduce plants? For beginning growers, plant propagation in water is the way to go. Learn more here.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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My Seeds Are For Eating
What is my favorite kind of seed and why? Just click here to find out.
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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.
