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21 of the Best Azalea Varieties for Your Garden

12. Cascade A true showstopper, in early spring ‘Cascade’ is covered with clouds of ruffled, snow white flowers that are lightly accented with chartreuse to...

Prep Your Roses for Summer Blooms: Expert Tips from Rosarians

Babies, it's still cold outside, but we're not far off the point where our gardens wake up in earnest – along with our beloved...

A Love Letter to Sanguisorbas

I came to gardening, as many of us do, not necessarily out of a love of the natural world but because of a fascination...

How to Plan Your First Foray into Seed Saving

Embracing the tradition of saving seeds is a powerful practice for both home gardeners and seasoned horticulturists alike. This vital process not only helps...

I Had Dinner With Over 100 Strangers. Here’s What I Learned

Meetup apps are springing up left and right, promising you friendship in a time when many people struggle to build new connections. After attending...

Your Birth Month Butterfly – and the Meaning Behind Each One

Is there anything better than forging a connection with the natural world? As gardeners, we tend to find meaning in our birth flowers –...

7 Birds to Watch Out for as They Return to Gardens in February

February is a bit of a ‘bridge’ month in the birding world. In many parts of the US, it’s still firmly coat-and-scarf weather, but...

7 Flowers That Symbolize Friendship – Perfect for Galentine’s Day!

Move over, Cupid! If Parks & Recreation fame has taught us anything, it’s that February 13th is for the girls. Whether you’re channeling your...

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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...