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Cherry Blossom Season in Brooklyn Is at Peak Right Now

Spring started off predictably in New York City. Late March and early April felt familiar, with magnolias and early cherry cultivars inching open, and...

What to Do With Lemon Trees in April – 3 Tasks for More Fruit

April is full of changes as spring gets under way. Lemon trees that you had indoors all winter are springing back to life from...

An Early Look at Linda’s Spring Garden in Illinois

Happy Friday, GPODers! Early spring is a thrilling time in the garden. The first shoots...

Festive color in Lucinda Hutson’s casita garden

April 18, 2026 I stopped by Lucinda Hutson‘s purple casita this week and couldn’t resist a quick tour around her garden. Mexican flame vine, its...

Infused Strawberry Vinegar Recipe for Delicious Salads + Improved Digestion

Make a infused strawberry vinegar for a delicious and fresh salad dressing that promotes good digestion. This recipe can be used as a digestive...

Inside a Whimsical Garden Filled with 80 Chandeliers, a Bathtub, and a Mossy Armchair

When you step inside some gardens, you feel as if you’ve been transported to another world. Sue Bath’s garden is one such place, full...

Flowering agave, yuccas, hesperaloes – all the spikes

April 10, 2026 My garden has always been on the spiky side thanks to agaves, yuccas, and sotols. But right now there are more spikes...

The Cost of Manufactured Food: Land & Energy

It’s no secret that overly manufactured food isn’t good for our health. The production of these foods is also extremely harmful for agriculture and...

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Learn How to Grow Creeping Jenny (Moneywort)

Fertilizer Light feeders, creeping Jenny requires little additional fertilizing when planted in moderately rich soil. If desired, apply a slow-release, balanced feed, such as 5-5-5 NPK...

The Best Way To Fertilize Cucumber Plants

Looking for the best way to fertilize and power up your cucumber plants to get them to produce more cucumbers this year? If you want...

The Most Important Gardening Lesson I’ve Learned (and Why I Finally Wrote This Book)

My first home was a blue bungalow in an emerging neighbourhood that nobody wanted. It was at the top of my budget, so I...