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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,...

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    It's supposed to be a hard freeze tonight so I decided to bring in my last pretty rose. submitted by /u/kengigi [link] [comments]
  • Lemon or lime? (I am an idiot)
    We have this big citrus tree at our new place. One person said it was a Meyer lemon tree, another insists it’s a lime. I’ve smelled and tasted and I just don’t know anymore. Help. submitted by /u/curlsontop [link] [comments]
  • Bittersweet - before and after
    Took two years to wither and die after cutting. submitted by /u/ChesleyBasket [link] [comments]
  • My 3 yo called these "hugging worms". The underground lives of carrots are so cool!
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  • What seed cone does this come from?
    I am in Mexico City, I would really appreciate it if you helped me identify this seed cone, thanks! submitted by /u/NanoCorpSA [link] [comments]
  • Green Dreams FL Do not buy!
    I definitely DO NOT recommend Green Dreams FL nursery at all. My homestead was destroyed in a recent hurricane, I lost many trees. I needed to replace a lychee tree and chose Green Dreams, a regrettable choice. I received a half dead tree with the worse packaging I've ever seen. And now they won't answer […]
  • Snow covered flowers are beautiful!
    It's snowing here in northern Illinois. submitted by /u/justkeepswimming1983 [link] [comments]
  • What are these berries?
    At my moms house, there are dogs and cats here so I want to make sure they won’t be poisonous or anything submitted by /u/ChronicMelancholy [link] [comments]
  • Blooming Aloe.
    This is the second time in 8 months this aloe has produced flowers. It's in a 55 gallon drum that I cut in half. I water it with a drip line. We will have flowers popping open in the next day or two. How can I get baby aloes? Last time the flowers were pretty […]
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