Gardening

Category

A Fabulous Fall in Carla’s Garden, Part 1

Happy Friday GPODers! We’ve been following her garden progress and evolution through much of the...

How to Grow and Care for Crassula ‘Gollum’ (E.T. Fingers)

For light infestations, dip a cotton swab in rubbing alcohol and touch it directly to each mealybug. The alcohol kills them on contact. In the...

Why Cutting Your Roses Makes Them EXPLODE With Blooms –

Afraid to take scissors to your precious roses? You’re not alone. It feels almost wrong to cut those beautiful plants, right? (I used to...

How to Grow and Care for Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata)

Disease Generally, western red cedars are healthy trees, especially if you plant them in the right location. However, there are several fungal diseases that can...

Shop Smarter: Navigating the Best Black Friday Garden Deals

Black Friday may still be around the corner, but the early deals have officially begun. Retailers are launching discounts earlier and earlier each year,...

How to Grow and Care for Gloxinia

Soil The native coastal soil is acidic, infertile, and sandy. Decaying organic matter enriches it with nutrients to support blooming. Choose an African violet potting mix....

Best Terracotta Pots for Frost – Black Friday Deals

Terracotta pots never really go out of style. Whether you use them to line your patio, show off your houseplant collection, or set a...

The Best Home Decor Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sales

Tis the season for…shopping? That’s what our inboxes and feeds would have us believe. It’s easy to get caught up in the frenzy, but...

Must-read

Happy New (Real) Year – especially for your garden! – Successful Garden & Lifestyle Design

If you’re someone who makes New Year resolutions in January – how long did they last? Trying to “start afresh”...

From the plot: interview with @sams_growingfood

In our ‘From the Plot’ series, we chat to inspiring growers who share their passion and knowledge. This month, Sam from @sams_growingfood reveals how...