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GPOD on the Road: Jardins de Métis

Happy Friday, GPODers! Are you a snowbird, or do you like to hit the road...

Sunrise sky over Caddo Lake, with birds and bald cypress

January 14, 2026 I zipped my jacket up tight against a chilly pre-dawn breeze as we zoomed across Caddo Lake last November. We’d hired guide...

How to Grow Tree Philodendron (Split Leaf Philodendron)

Thaumatophyllum bipinnatifidum (formerly Philodendron selloum syn. P. bipinnatifidum) The philodendron houseplant is such a reliable old friend and so commonplace that you might tend to...

Expert Advice: 9 Tips for a Moody Winter Garden

In fall the Instagram feeds of many of our favorite gardeners, quite understandably, start to wither or move indoors. Not so that of Dutch...

Buying Seeds? Avoid These 3 Common Mistakes.

Ordering seeds in January sparks the season with fresh possibilities. Glossy pages tempt us with endless colors, shapes, and yields, and it’s easy to...

Which to Sow Outdoors vs. Indoors

Some cool season plants will bolt when exposed to light frosts, or days with temperatures below 50°F – bok choy and tatsoi,...

Required Reading: The American Horticultural Society’s New Definitive Guide to Ecological Gardening

Since its founding in 1922, the American Horticultural Society (AHS) has published dozens of books, including deep-dive guides on single issues like propagation...

How to Grow and Care for Forsythia Shrubs

Smaller types play well in mixed perennial and bulb beds and borders, where they add bold color in spring and punctuate summer plantings with...

Spruce Tip Key Lime Pie: A Flavorful, Foraged Dessert

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Place all the crust ingredients except the butter into the bowl of a food processor and pulse until...

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Salty Soils: How Growers Adapt to Rising Seas 101

As sea levels rise, saltwater is ruining coastal farmland. Discover the “salty” solutions farmers and Clemson University researchers are using Salty Soils: Sea levels are...

8 Easy Vegetables to Grow for a Huge Harvest

Given the proper care and conditions, most vegetables are not difficult to grow. However, some are simpler than others. If you’re new to gardening...

Delicious Blackberry Bushes: A Guide to Proper Pruning

Discover the best time and techniques to prune blackberries for healthier plants, higher yields, and easier maintenance. Blackberry plants are perennials, so an established patch...