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Terraced backyard for outdoor living, plus meadowy entry garden

February 17, 2026 Last fall, landscape architect Curt Arnette and I visited one of his Site Design gardens in central Austin. Right away, I was...

Spring Care Tips For Your Herb Garden

Location, Location, Location Checking individual sun and temperature requirements for specific varieties is the best way to determine location. But as a general rule of thumb,...

How to Redesign and Revamp Your Garden After Light Conditions Change: Part 1

If your once sunlit area is now shaded, or a recent storm took out...

Jen’s Indoor Plant Obsession – Fine Gardening

Hi GPODers! So far this season we’ve enjoyed an assortment of wonderful indoor greenery from...

The Walsh’s Demonstration Garden in Ontario, Part 2

Hi GPODers! We have returned to Simcoe, Ontario, Canada today to enjoy more incredible plants...

How to Identify and Manage 11 Common Bean Diseases

4. Bacterial Brown Spot Bacterial brown spot, caused by Pseudomonas syringae pv. syringaethrives in warm, wet weather between 80 and 85°F. The bacteria survive in crop...

Waterwise Austin garden alight with grasses

February 11, 2026 Last November, landscape architect Curt Arnette and I visited another of his Site Design landscapes. Located in southwest Austin, this garden features...

Homemade Kvass: Ancient Fermentation | Chelsea Green

Looking to add another recipe to your fermenting repertoire? Try your hand at Kvass. Bonus: it is the perfect entry-level project. Kvass is...

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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...