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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,...

  • 50/50 peony
    Inherited this mature peony cluster from previous owners of our new house, and one came out two-toned like this! submitted by /u/blaiseykins [link] [comments]
  • Spotted these 2 beauties in my garden on morning walk
    submitted by /u/Idontevenknow0k [link] [comments]
  • I raised this tomato from a seed basically its parent at this point.
    submitted by /u/FunTradition6017 [link] [comments]
  • Turtle napping in my raised bed
    It’s laying season for the snappers in my pond. I moved a real big one out of the road on my way home from the gym. When I got home I found the soil all rucked up and someone burrowed in for a nap, all moist and cozy with the soaker hoses going. (I think […]
  • Friendly Friday Thread
    This is the Friendly Friday Thread. Negative or even snarky attitudes are not welcome here. This is a thread to ask questions and hopefully get some friendly advice. This format is used in a ton of other subreddits and we think it can work here. Anyway, thanks for participating! Please hit the report button if […]
  • My balcony this year
    This year I didn't have the energy to focus on the plants, so I let things get a little more chaotic, but I actually like the result submitted by /u/Confident-Alarm-6911 [link] [comments]
  • My mother’s garden
    She started this during pandemic. submitted by /u/goodwaterpressure [link] [comments]
  • Did you ever have a "screw it" year?
    I love gardening, and I cook a lot of my summer food depending on what I grow. I had a massive job change. Im paying off dept. I have a LOT of white flies. I watered shitty. Im going to just throw stuff in the ground - hope for the best - and have a […]
  • My brother and mom’s garden.
    I wanted to post their hard work and green thumbs. What do y’all think ? submitted by /u/Ecstatic-Let-8578 [link] [comments]
  • Why is my romaine Lettuce growing like this?
    submitted by /u/ectdoll [link] [comments]