How to Plan, Plant and Grow a Kitchen Herb Garden
Sure you can grow your own herb garden. It really isn’t that difficult! Photo: alexraths, depositphotos By Diane H. WongContinue Reading
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Photo: Kagenmi, depositphotos By Larry Hodgson Question: I like to plan my garden activities according to the phases of theContinue Reading
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2022 Gardening Trends: Reuse, Recycle, and Replant
Photo: Wavebreakmedia, depositphotos By Hannah Walters The COVID-19 pandemic has made us all appreciate our gardens more. The very factContinue Reading
How to Grow Your Own Ginger
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Gardening Book of the Month
The New Seed-Starters Handbook by Nancy Bubel and Jean Nick Are you starting to master the basics of gardening andContinue Reading
Heart-leaved Houseplants for Valentine’s Day
These 5 Heart-Shaped Houseplants are perfect gifts for someone special. Show your love and appreciation to someone special this Valentine’sContinue Reading
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I want to be like a sunflower; so that even on the darkest days I will stand tall and findContinue Reading
2022: Year of the Salad Greens
Get creative! Most greens can be served raw, wilted, blanched, sautéed, or grilled. Every year, the National Garden Bureau, a non-profitContinue Reading