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Russian Sage: How to Prune for the Best Blooms

Russian sage creates a lavender-blue cloud in the garden from early summer to mid-fall. The tall purple spikes of airy blooms are eye-catching above...

Learn How to Plant and Grow Marionberries

Rubus x ‘Marion’ If you ever visit Oregon, be prepared to fall in love with the local hero: the marionberry. It’s everywhere. At every restaurant, grocery...

Garden Visit: 9 Ideas to Steal from the Bravura Planting at Gravetye Manor in Sussex

During a cold and extremely wet English spring, we revisited Gravetye Manor. The bucolic Sussex estate—with 36 acres of flower gardens, meadows, mixed borders,...

Learn How to Grow Evergreen Clematis

Poor drainage is one of the fastest ways to invite root rot and decline. The soil should be slightly acidic to neutral, with a pH...

This Greenworks Dethatcher Cleared Moss From My Lawn in 30 Minutes

Living in the Pacific Northwest means my .3-acre yard sees a lot of damp, gray weather and spring rain. While all that moisture is...

These Power Pruners Completely Changed How I Prune Hydrangeas

Every spring, I grab my pruners and dread the chore of pruning my very mature, woody panicle hydrangeas. If you’ve ever struggled with thick...

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...

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The Whole Sunflower – Chelsea Green Publishing

“The process of cooking sunflowers is slightly different from that for cooking artichokes, with the result being a unique vegetable with the texture of...

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...