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Tips for Growing a Native Wildflower Landscape at Home

To start with, there are many excellent regional native plant books available, some of which are focused not just on identifying these species, but...

How to Care for the Houseplant With a Cult Following

“Just like everything else in culture, plants have rises and falls and popularity,” says August Laska, the owner of The Old Yew Plant Shop...

10 Ideas to Steal from English Cottage Gardens

The best cottage gardens look like they planted themselves. They didn’t, of course. But the design principles they follow are simple. The English invented...

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...

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Meadow garden in Washington Park’s Mount Vernon Garden

July 04, 2026 The park in my Denver neighborhood is named in honor of George Washington (its naming in 1899 commemorated the 100th anniversary of...

Greenworks 24V 6-Inch Pruning Saw: Hands-On Review

If you’re seeking a powerful tool for pruning large tree branches – thicker than anything you could cut with regular pruning shears – then...

Gardeners Are Using Flour To Deter Garden Pests. Does It Work?

Can you use flour to deter garden pests? That's the question everyone's asking at the moment, thanks to some pretty bold claims on social...