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10 Easy-to-Grow Flowers for Pest Control

Planting flowers in or near your vegetable garden doesn’t just add a pretty pop of color among the green. This companion planting strategy can...

Early Spring Captured in a Glass: Maple Sugar on Snow Cocktail

This Sugar on Snow recipe is inspired by the classic maple taffy-like candy. A much enjoyed tradition in New England and Canada. Unlike flavor-neutral simple...

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...

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Meadow garden in Washington Park’s Mount Vernon Garden

July 04, 2026 The park in my Denver neighborhood is named in honor of George Washington (its naming in 1899 commemorated the 100th anniversary of...

Greenworks 24V 6-Inch Pruning Saw: Hands-On Review

If you’re seeking a powerful tool for pruning large tree branches – thicker than anything you could cut with regular pruning shears – then...

Gardeners Are Using Flour To Deter Garden Pests. Does It Work?

Can you use flour to deter garden pests? That's the question everyone's asking at the moment, thanks to some pretty bold claims on social...