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Carla’s Deer-Resistant Garden in Pennsylvania

Hi GPODers! As we plan ahead for this year’s garden and reflect on last year’s...

5 Raised Pond Myths That Stop You Helping Wildlife – The Middle-Sized Garden

Published on January 23rd, 2026 Posted In: Wildlife & Eco Author: Alexandra Campbell A raised pond can be a stylish...

On the air and on the road for Gardens of Texas this spring

January 27, 2026 Is everyone enjoying winter so far?? Are you longing for spring and a new gardening season? Need an entertaining garden talk to...

Gardening 101: Oro Blanco Grapefruit Tree

The first thing to know is that Oro Blanco is not your grandma’s super tart grapefruit, the kind that puckers your lips and makes...

Catios: What to Know Before You Buy – Plus, Top-Rated Picks

Cat lovers, listen up! One of the hottest trends in outdoor living this year is the catio. They let our feline friends enjoy fresh...

How to Grow Stromanthe Triostar Prayer Plants

In USDA Hardiness Zones 9b to 11, they can be used as evergreen perennial ground covers, while in areas with colder winters, some...

10 Things Nobody Tells You About Narcissus

Nobody ever says “I should have planted fewer narcissus bulbs” when the flowers start blooming in springtime. With their cheery bobbing heads, these happy...

Feet up at Caddo Lake, plus mosaic car art

January 22, 2026 For my final post about Caddo in East Texas, let’s head to Caddo Lake State Park. Saw Mill Pond We visited Caddo in mid-November...

Living Sculpture: The Haus Plant’s Rob Moffitt on How to Turn Houseplants Into Works of Art

If the phrase “houseplant stylist” leaves you scratching your head, one look at The Haus Plant’s Instagram account (@thehausplant) will help you understand what...

10 Ways to Save Money on a New Patio

If you’re upgrading an existing landscape, you can reuse pavers from an old path or patio to create your new 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...