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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 phlox have put on a great display this year
    It’s taken a few years for my perennial phlox to establish itself and this year I’m getting the rewards of being patient, a fantastic display of blooms submitted by /u/DosedMoss [link] [comments]
  • 100 Days of Wisteria Growth
    Pretty please with its progress. submitted by /u/Powerful-Scale-6882 [link] [comments]
  • This is smut right? And if it is would it be the start or finish of it? Just found in garden
    So yeah I grew some multicolored glass corn just for the birds and to see if I could get any out of a 3 foot ring raised bed. I’ve been having to hand pollinate and today I noticed this one. It’s a little different than what I normally see from corn smut pictures so I […]
  • My uncle's backyard garden
    My uncle is such a very caring person for their beautiful flower garden. submitted by /u/Severe_Ad365 [link] [comments]
  • Not a bad day
    Zone 6a garden filling the pantry submitted by /u/dinulipattisbones [link] [comments]
  • What’s this?
    Hi! This little guys are on my lemon tree and are eating the leaves. I couldnt find any other animal, just the pupas. Are they friends and I should share the tree? Or are they foes and how can I get rid of them? Thanks! submitted by /u/bongwatervegan [link] [comments]
  • Homegrown tomato sauce!
    San Marzanos, Romas, Big Boys, bell peppers steamed, skinned, and blended with salt, sugar, onion flakes, garlic, and an Italian seasoning blend because I forgot I didn’t have oregano. I wish I could’ve grown my own herbs too but they all fried in the first heat wave. submitted by /u/sexywallposter [link] [comments]
  • My first garden in 15 years! I just picked my first cucumber!!! I couldn't be happier
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  • First tomatoes of the season
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  • A special visitor
    The goldfinches love my anise hyssop. Sharing some pix I took. One of the many reasons I love gardening. submitted by /u/Powerful_Ad6501 [link] [comments]