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How to Keep Rodents Out of Your Greenhouse

A greenhouse offers exactly what many rodents are looking for: stable temperatures, shelter, and a dependable supply of food in the form of seeds,...

Meet me on the Gardens of Texas tour this November

October 30, 2025 My book tour for Gardens of Texas continues throughout November in Brenham, Austin, Bastrop, Dallas, Wichita Falls, and Grapevine. Come join...

Boost Curb Appeal: 5 Perfect Trees to Line Your Driveway

An attractive driveway area makes coming home every night a pleasure... and also ups your house’s curb appeal. Lining a driveway with trees is...

How to Design Ecological Gardens that Look Neat and Tidy

This is part of a series with Perfect Earth Projecta nonprofit dedicated to toxic-free, ecological gardening, on how you can be more sustainable in your...

Lucinda’s garden welcomes Day of the Dead

October 22, 2025 An invitation to visit Lucinda Hutson‘s purple casita is always a happy occasion. Both Lucinda and her garden are welcoming, colorful, and...

Monarch butterflies fueling up in my garden

October 28, 2025 They’re here! The fall migration of monarch butterflies runs through Texas, as the long-haul flyers make their way to wintering grounds in...

Fall in Joan’s BC Garden, Part 2

Hi GPODers! As promised, we’re back in Joan Galloway’s gloriously colorful autumn garden in the...

Move Over Squirrels, It’s Acorn Harvesting Time!

Think neighborhood squirrels are the only ones who can benefit from the abundance of acorns in the fall? Think again. These small fruits, which...

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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...