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[ad_1] Collaborative post If you’d like to give your home more kerb appeal, chances are you’re thinking along the lines of a new driveway, replacement windows,...
[ad_1] Today’s photos are from Susan Warde of St. Paul, Minnesota (Zone 4b). The rose family (Rosaceae) provides us with numerous beautiful plants besides just the...
[ad_1] The idea that an old, clapped-out garden can have beauty is sometimes lost on enthusiastic homeowners, keen to sweep everything away and make their mark....
[ad_1] Allium sphaerocephalon Ornamental blooming drumstick alliums are members of the same genus of plants that edible garlic, onion, shallots, chives, and leeks belong to. When...
[ad_1] Learn how to prevent and treat powdery mildew before it causes problems with the fruits and vegetables growing in your garden. Powdery mildew can spread quickly...
[ad_1] Seeing red? If you’re looking at your homegrown tomatoes, I hope they are a bright, cheery red color as they’re ripening on the vine. And...
[ad_1] Cichorium intybus Herbs and roots have been used in alternative medicine for centuries, and chicory is no exception. What is this mystical plant, and does...
[ad_1] My grandfather once owned an apple orchard in western Washington. One thing I remember him telling me is that apples (Malus domestica) are common there...
[ad_1] A month ago, our friend Randall and I got some boards from his sawmill and started constructing a pair of bookshelves for the study in...
[ad_1] Planting citrus can be a rewarding and enjoyable experience for gardeners of all levels. Not sure which type of citrus to plant? This post will...
[ad_1] Epilachna varivestis As an established soft-hearted person and gardener, I strive to love all creatures great and small. But Mexican bean beetles, Epilachna varivestis, put...
[ad_1] In the realm of gardening, one cultivates more than just plants – it’s a relationship that’s nurtured. Be it the process of sowing seeds, watching...
[ad_1] Soap may be older than you and I, but it’s one of today’s best-kept secrets. It’s more natural, affordable, and longer lasting than that perfumed...
[ad_1] I’m Sheila Abair, and I garden in northern Vermont (Zone 4b/5a). I have sent in pictures before (Sheila’s Vermont Garden). Gardening runs in my family....
[ad_1] Over the past few years some designers have preferred to label themselves as artists, perhaps viewing their outputs on a different plane from those by...
[ad_1] Sweet peas (Lathryrus odoratus) are vintage charmers that are as lovely and welcome in the garden today as they were when Grandma planted them decades ago....
[ad_1] Homegrown watermelon picked at the peak of sweetness tastes so much better than store-bought. Impress friends and family with your green thumb by adding this...
[ad_1] The Swan Dollar Program Customers earn one Swan Dollar for every $10 spent in April, May, and June. Save those dollars because you can redeem...
[ad_1] Growing cauliflower in the home garden can be challenging, but it’s also very rewarding. The key to success is understanding what it needs to thrive...
[ad_1] Juglans nigra A statuesque tree and lover of disturbed places, if you’ve been to the eastern portion of the United States, you’ve probably encountered black...