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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,...

  • What plant is this from? (Kaplan LA) I picked them to see if they were edible.
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  • What is this?
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  • Tomato
    I grew these a little bit ago and want to move them into soil, how should I go about this? submitted by /u/Last_Habit_6785 [link] [comments]
  • Lilac blooming in Early November! Northern IL
    Our lilac is blooming again after losing its leaves pretty early this year (August). I guess it confused our very warm Fall for Spring? We even had a frost yesterday and the blooms are still going! submitted by /u/teambenefits3355 [link] [comments]
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  • Blue corn experiment
    My brother bought me a large bag of Oaxacan blue corn to use for nixtamal and to make tortillas. Unfortunately, critters got into the bag so I only got one batch made. But after holding onto them for several years (I couldn’t bear to throw them out), I decided to plant them and see what […]
  • Zone 6a gardening. 900sq feet
    Hi guys, I have been gardening for 8yrs now and I love it. It’s only been a hobby but I want to take it more seriously. I live in an urban city, i have a small back yard about 50x30 and im turning 30x30 space into garden with flowers and the other 20x30 I am […]
  • Would you pick them ?
    I can either pick them or leave them out another week and run the risk of squirrels ruining any remaining chance. Several pounds of Cherokee tomatoes potentially. But they are mostly staying green, maybe because of low temps at night. submitted by /u/Dear-Buddy-2766 [link] [comments]
  • Harvested some lanzones today💛
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  • Can’t believe what I found this morning! (Germany)
    Not a single raspberry elsewhere in the garden, all the autumn harvest gathered on a single cane! Gardening miracle or is there something to investigate like the water tank helping create a favorable temperature condition? submitted by /u/AcceptableSpare6546 [link] [comments]