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Diana’s hilly new garden – Digging

May 13, 2025 My friend Diana Kirby moved across town 6 years ago and has been making her new garden in very different conditions...

More fox and owl action in the garden

May 12, 2025 I’d seen her, but my husband hadn’t. So yesterday evening, we did a fox stakeout. As the sun went down, we...

Why are Mycorrhizae Important? – Mother Earth News

Why are mycorrhizae important? Learn to nurture the ancient, symbiotic relationship between mycorrhizal fungi and plants’ roots for healthier soil and increased...

How to Grow the Most Nutrient-Dense Vegetables – Mother Earth News

Learn how to grow the most nutrient-dense vegetables by starting with healthy soil to get the nutrients needed to produce the most...

How To Transplant Plants Outside – Mother Earth News

Ready for some transplanting seedlings examples? Learn how to transplant plants outside to get your vegetable garden ready for summer!There are clear...

Direct Seeding & Transplanting with The Heijunka Board – Mother Earth News

Learn the difference between transplanting and direct seeding your vegetable garden. Utilize the Heijunka Board Calendar method for the best time to...

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How to Grow Schlumbergera Truncata Indoors

Thanksgiving Cactus is a member of the Cactaceae family. Known by its botanical name Schlumbergera truncated this is the parent of many hybrid...

GPOD on the Road: Patricia’s Trip to Atlanta Botanical Garden

Happy Friday, GPODers! I’ve been talking a lot about gardens slowing down this week. It’s...

Johnny Marzetti Recipe – A Midwest Classic Comfort Food Meal

Johnny Marzetti has long been known as one of the most comforting casserole dishes to come out of Ohio, and there’s no better time...