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Forcing Rhubarb, Night Soil, and the Romance of Seasonal Obsession

This year, I’m finally confident enough in my garden to admit something out loud:I think my rhubarb is established. Which means I can now reasonably...

The Vegetables That Give You the Best Return Per Square Foot

Some of the vegetables that deliver the greatest return in a home garden are also the easiest to grow. That may feel counterintuitive, but...

Hardy Fig: Unexpected Success in New England

Living in a cold, snowy Zone 5 (more recently zone 6) climate, figs never crossed my mind as something I could grow at home....

New Year, New Start for Successful Garden Design – Successful Garden & Lifestyle Design

After much deliberation and thanks to an overwhelming number of emails when I announced shutting my company down, and people really...

Ban peat: legislation shouldn’t be this hard | Jack Wallington

The UK horticulture industry’s growth is currently being harmed by the Labour Government’s inaction in implementing the heavily supported peat compost ban (view and...

Planting, Design and Care Tips for the Hottest Season

Summer is when the garden truly shines. Flowers burst into color, pollinators are active, and outdoor spaces feel alive. But the heat also brings...

The Winter/Holiday Season at Detroit Garden Works

After an intensely re-imagined and heartfelt few weeks, all of the materials new and old we have available for winter and holiday expressions have...

Imagining a garden | Jack Wallington

Yesterday I sat at dusk looking out from the top of our garden across the valley, the light fell slowly into darkness. First a...

Review: Husqvarna 540i XP battery powered chainsaw | Jack Wallington

Last year I was given a battery powered chainsaw by Husqvarna to try for a no obligation review. It’s the Husqvarna 540i XP model...

Why I will no longer be drawn into the false narrative on peat free compost | Jack Wallington

I will no longer be drawn into the false narrative on peat free vs peat compost comparisons. Over the last ten years I’ve been...

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GPOD on the Road: Late Winter at Abkhazi Garden

Happy Friday GPODers! We are finished with Cherry Ong’s incredible late winter tour of The...

Sumptuous Season Extenders – your flower relay team – Successful Garden & Lifestyle Design

For flower lovers, especially in a small garden, it can be difficult to achieve a continual stream of them throughout...

Managing Water and Nutrients Differently

Sharing is caring! If you manage container plants the same way you manage raised beds or in-ground soil, you’ll always be fighting problems you can’t...