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How to Grow and Care for Flowering Maple (Abutilon)

Flowering maples can tolerate too much water for a short time, but lack of moisture will stress or even kill them. Temperature Even though abutilons make...

Gentle on the Skin Rose Soap Recipe

When it comes to natural beauty, roses are one of the most beneficial tools to have. Yes, really! Rose is more than just a...

For Your Inspiration: A Modern-Day Orangery

The term “orangery” was introduced in 17th century Europe when a craze for citrus fruits swept the continent’s nobility class, and many built lavish,...

Crazy Plant Ladies Through the Ages: Women Naturalists, Botanists, and Horticulturists Who Made History

Crazy plant ladies are my favourite people. They (we) are so passionate about nature, and that enthusiasm is contagious. Today, I want to take...

How to Plant, Care for, and Grow Hellebores for Stunning Early Blooms

The hellebore flower is a welcome sight for winter-weary gardeners once it begins to bloom (sometimes even while the ground is still covered with...

Fresh Snow in Heidi’s Connecticut Garden

Hi GPODers! Our landscapes are ever-evolving and never the same from season to season, but...

Container Challenge: Natives in the Garden – Design Sweepstakes

This year, we’re inviting readers to put their design skills—and native plant knowledge—to the...

How to Plan the Best Garden Ever

When you plan out how you want your garden to look and operate, you’re setting yourself up for long-term success. Here are helpful tips...

Campus stroll at Rice University

February 28, 2026 Last week in Houston, I visited my alma mater for a meet-the-author event. The next morning, I returned to the Rice University...

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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...