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Your Birth Month Butterfly – and the Meaning Behind Each One

Is there anything better than forging a connection with the natural world? As gardeners, we tend to find meaning in our birth flowers –...

7 Birds to Watch Out for as They Return to Gardens in February

February is a bit of a ‘bridge’ month in the birding world. In many parts of the US, it’s still firmly coat-and-scarf weather, but...

7 Flowers That Symbolize Friendship – Perfect for Galentine’s Day!

Move over, Cupid! If Parks & Recreation fame has taught us anything, it’s that February 13th is for the girls. Whether you’re channeling your...

Lessons Learned: Growing, Killing, and Reviving a Meyer Lemon Tree

Beyond the double-glazed sash windows of our apartment, it is frigid February, but the air indoors smells like a citrus orchard in springtime. After...

Letter of Recommendation: How I Learned to Love My Sauna

I have been coerced into learning new skills and trying new hobbies for as long as I’ve been with my husband. When we were...

Take a Tea Break to De-Stress This Winter!

Life can be stressful! Sometimes there’s just no avoiding it. Luckily, taking a moment to brew and enjoy a cup of tea can actually...

Special Netherlands Garden Tour Q&A Webinar with Annie Guilfoyle

Celebrate the first day of spring with Fine Gardening on March 20, 2026during a...

How to Care for Cold-Damaged Forsythia

If there has been soil erosion, you may need to supply more to secure and cover the roots. Once spring comes, there’s usually rain. But...

The 15 Best Wayfair Garden Accents to Shop This President’s Day

President’s Day may still feel early for gardening, but it’s one of the best times to think about how you want your outdoor space...

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Make Your Own Kombucha: The Tea Beast Lives

Kombucha. The tea beast. The new and trendy health drink. The combination black tea and bacteria ball that is known to cure ailments, heal...

How to Harvest Vegetables All Season Long

Sharing is caring! Most gardens don’t fail because they don’t produce enough food—they fail because everything produces at once. You get a wave of lettuce, then...

Mother and Daughter Make an Old Garden New in British Columbia

Hi GPODers! There is never a bad time to garden—OK, being outside in the pouring...