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March 28, 2023 Off

One simple tool every gardener needs

By Michael

I have the one simple tool you need to solve just about any plant problems in a hurry. Picture it, your leafbaby is not looking like it should and you...

February 23, 2023 0

Seed packets are full of seeds AND information

By Michael

There's a ton of places to get seed from, even your local library! It's a much less expensive alternative to buying full sized plants or even partly mature seedlings. A...

January 23, 2023 Off

Fungus gnats

By Michael

My friend Nomaan reached out to me with a garden pest related question recently. After a monthly watering of the new cactus terrarium he and I got as part of...

November 18, 2019 Off

Houseplants DO clean the air

By Michael

I'm triggered over being targeted about my houseplants. No it's not really controversial.  I've mentioned the air cleaning benefits of plants before. For a long time the common wisdom is...

March 31, 2019 0

Free trees for your next landscaping project

By Michael

You read that right free trees Every year for the past few years state and local governments departments of environmental protection, department of agriculture, forestry or fish and wildlife services...

March 10, 2019 0

Curb appeal – our latest spring project

By Michael

Announcing the newest project in our portfolio - Improving curb appeal on a budget Looking at the front of your home in the doldrums of winter can really get you...

April 15, 2018 0

Sun Joe TJ604E – Product review

By Michael

Depending on your project the Sun Joe TJ604E could be your diamond in the rough Dad always says, use the right tool for the job. And depending on the job, the Sun...

March 25, 2018 0

Start your own blog in 6 easy steps for free!

By Michael

We've been reading a lot of  blog posts lately A lot, like almost an unhealthy amount. It got us to thinking about why we blog, why others do it, and...

March 11, 2018 0

Gardening Calendar Month by Month

By Michael

Garden planning calendar Some folks might think that the garden calendar is only a few months long and for some of us that's true.  For many gardeners though, our calendar...

February 25, 2018 0

Be prepared when talking to a gardener about the weather

By Michael

How about that weather Everyone talks about the weather. It's a great conversation filler whether you know a person well or are just breaking the ice. Whether it's hot, cold,...

  • First ever carrot harvest
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  • Seattle I Love You
    Everywhere I turn "Oh look another stunningly perfect hydrangea!" Even in just random green space parks and next to parking garages, they just grow effortlessly and beautifully (in addition to many other wonderful plants). I visited the Bellevue botanic gardens, and saw lots of stunning private gardens from the road as well. If there's interest […]
  • First time potato harvest
    First picture is that some sort of disease? 2nd do you just prioritize the sprout potatoes to eat first? And last two will these scab over or should I prioritize those as well? submitted by /u/SignificantStrain870 [link] [comments]
  • Butchart Gardens - Brentwood Bay, British Columbia
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  • Apparent spontaneous garden fire, any ideas on how?
    Came home after a weekend away to find the neighbours (thankfully) had had to break into the garden to put a fire out in our raised bed. I'm left utterly perplexed as to how it's happend. It's slap bang on the middle of the garden so gets lots of sun but can see how something […]
  • My coneflowers
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  • My little helper giving his approval of last year's haul
    We hope to have success again this year! submitted by /u/stillmarriedstillhot [link] [comments]
  • First watermelon
    Harvested my first watermelon ever. I would have let it stay up longer but she started ripping her pantyhose hammock. submitted by /u/Vandelay_all_day [link] [comments]
  • My garden is full of butterflies 💛
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  • Hollyhock!
    New gardener and first time planting Hollyhock (peach variety)! Started growing indoors in February and began blooming this week! submitted by /u/Toebeanmom [link] [comments]