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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,...

  • My first time ever planting a garden
    I planted one garden bed this year to test the waters. I’ve successfully grown cilantro, kale and now a cucumber! submitted by /u/Own_Pause3514 [link] [comments]
  • Does anyone know the name of this strange flower? I saw it and fell in love with it; I’d love to get it as a tattoo
    submitted by /u/Crazy_Standard_3910 [link] [comments]
  • pumpkin tree
    happy accident. About 6' in the air. submitted by /u/littlejackfilms [link] [comments]
  • Goldenrod FTW
    I know some people consider goldenrod a weed or a pest, but these sprouted up right next to my porch and I love to sit and watch the dozens of pollinators zooming around it. Plus it sure is pretty! submitted by /u/Gynominer [link] [comments]
  • Anyone else sad the season is coming to an end?
    I had a great run this season for a first time garden (photos are from about a month ago), but it seems that my plants are now succumbing to diseases and squirrel attacks and a summer of sun. It’s sad seeing them all deteriorate! submitted by /u/MunkeyGoneToHeaven [link] [comments]
  • Zone 6b Harvest of the Week!
    I’m so thrilled with how productive my garden has been this week!! I harvested the first three pics today. The fourth pic is all the tomatoes I’ve picked this week. Zone 6b had a slow start but is making up for it now :) Can’t wait to make some sauce! submitted by /u/Kooky-Garbage-9801 [link] [comments]
  • It actually worked! Rooted from a plant ravaged from Vine Borers.
    I wish I had attempted this sooner. I was about to destroy this plant after realizing it was getting destroyed by Vine Borers. Instead, I cut the vine above the vine borer damage, put it in water, left it in heavy shade, and it rooted! This is 2 weeks after transplanting back into soil. Saved […]
  • First year gardening and had terrible luck with most of my plants. But not my Jalapeños! Going red!
    What should I do with them? They're hot as all get out while green... Now they're turning red. Pickle them? Toss em down the hatch raw? submitted by /u/umbrellassembly [link] [comments]
  • First time growing potatoes (planter edition)!
    Decided to dig into the raised bed today and was so excited to find these beauties waiting for me. There is nothing quite like eating something you grew yourself. Not a bad harvest for an amateur especially with the crazy weather we've been having. submitted by /u/Happl3Pie [link] [comments]
  • Never heard of zinnias before
    But now I am OBSESSED submitted by /u/jesstryiton [link] [comments]