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Using Leaves for Composting The leaves of one large shade tree can be worth as much as $50 of plant food and […]

Cantaloupe generally refers to any melon with the familiar orange, juicy flesh. In times past, it referred only to those smooth, non-netted […]

Your Pruning Calendar Here’s a cheat-sheet on when to prune your trees and shrubs to keep them healthy for decades to come. […]

Cryptanthus bromeliads, more commonly known as Earth Stars due to their shape, are beautiful and incredibly varied plants that naturally grow in […]

How to Grow Japanese Maples from Seed The Japanese Maples – Acer palmatum cultivars and hybrids are a large group of generally […]

Yellow leaves are a common symptom of sick plants, but a closer look can reveal clues that help gardeners get to the […]

Growing Garlic Indoors Growing garlic indoors is not difficult and you’ll be able to get the supply of fresh green stalks, flowers, […]

Getting shiitake mushrooms started in your garden isn’t difficult at all. You’ll need a log, a shady spot and some patience. Foraging […]

If you love what fresh herbs can do for food, you can still keep that flavor at hand and satisfy your cravings […]

Storing seeds is not unlike storing food. Knowing how to store seeds is incredibly important, as poorly-stored seeds won’t germinate. No matter […]

Apple Tree – Planting, Growing, Pruning and Harvesting Ever wish you could have an apple orchard in your backyard? You can—in the […]

Everybody knows the bright red leaves of the flamingo flower. With its thick green leaves and the beautiful red spathaceous bracts, she […]

Fall Gardening Checklist With the cooler fall weather upon us, it’s time to get outside and prepare your garden for winter. Maybe […]

October Gardening is entirely dependent on the weather. If there’s an Indian Summer, there is no better time of year to be […]

Left unpruned, red raspberries are their own worst weed. When canes get overcrowded, they compete for sunlight, causing the shaded leaves and […]

Your garden may be a relaxing retreat, but it’s not a place to let your guard down, especially when it comes to […]

Perennial Plants to Cut Back or Prune in the Fall While it’s tempting to cut back the whole flower garden in the […]

Preparing Your Vegetable Garden for Fall Summer is traditionally thought of as peak vegetable gardening season, but fall has some qualities that […]

Neem oil is a natural pesticide extracted from the seeds of Neem (Azadirachta indica), a tropical tree native to the Indian subcontinent. […]

Five Trees for Small Spaces Not every tree thrives by having their roots crammed into a tight space or container. Instead of […]

It’s time for a fall makeover. Give your garden a fabulous finish by filling fall containers with plants that stage a fall […]

Save the seeds from some of your favorite garden vegetables to replant next year! Here’s our seed-saving guide for beginners. Generally, you will […]

How to Grow Plants on Trellises There are a number of reasons, both aesthetic and practical, for growing plants on vertical structures. […]

Grow Sweet Tender Pea Shoots in Just 2 Weeks If you didn’t get around to planting a garden last spring, you might […]

The last crop to go into the garden, garlic is planted in fall and harvested the following summer. Flavorful, nutritious, and helpful […]

Moon Valley pilea plants (Pilea involucrata “Moon Valley”) are said to have taken their name from the craters and pits on their […]

There are few essential garden tasks that, when done incorrectly – like pruning – can literally ruin your garden. It’s amazing how […]

If you live in a cold climate, you might think you have to give up container gardening once the temperatures dip. However, […]

It’s time to stop throwing fruit and vegetable scraps in the garbage. Use them instead to re-grow the plants for a second […]

40 Top Gardening Tips Ever wondered what is the most effective way to prevent slug damage, which roses will last longest, and […]