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Catios: What to Know Before You Buy – Plus, Top-Rated Picks

Cat lovers, listen up! One of the hottest trends in outdoor living this year is the catio. They let our feline friends enjoy fresh...

How to Grow Stromanthe Triostar Prayer Plants

In USDA Hardiness Zones 9b to 11, they can be used as evergreen perennial ground covers, while in areas with colder winters, some...

10 Things Nobody Tells You About Narcissus

Nobody ever says “I should have planted fewer narcissus bulbs” when the flowers start blooming in springtime. With their cheery bobbing heads, these happy...

Feet up at Caddo Lake, plus mosaic car art

January 22, 2026 For my final post about Caddo in East Texas, let’s head to Caddo Lake State Park. Saw Mill Pond We visited Caddo in mid-November...

Living Sculpture: The Haus Plant’s Rob Moffitt on How to Turn Houseplants Into Works of Art

If the phrase “houseplant stylist” leaves you scratching your head, one look at The Haus Plant’s Instagram account (@thehausplant) will help you understand what...

10 Ways to Save Money on a New Patio

If you’re upgrading an existing landscape, you can reuse pavers from an old path or patio to create your new outdoor space....

Find Good Fortune With The Chinese Money Plant

The handsome Chinese Money Plant has taken the world (and internet) by storm, famous for its unique coin-shaped leaves and deep green colour. But...

The Garden Decoder: What Are ‘Seed Banks’? (And Why Are They Important?)

Native Plant Trust Grow native plants. “Habitat loss and habitat fragmentation is the number one threat to native plants,” says...

Pruning Blueberries in Late Winter for Bigger Fruits

Ever plucked your blueberry plant in eager expectation and felt underwhelmed? Perhaps your crop seemed tiny, hard, bitter, or full of seeds crunching between...

Nancy’s Hillside Garden in Oregon: Then and Now

Happy Friday, GPODers! I’ve said it several times already this season, but it’s worth repeating:...

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Modern Victory Garden: High Yielding Crops

We love growing and sharing fun, unique crops like Imperial Star Artichokes, Short-Toothed Mountain Mint, Mexican Sour Gherkins, and Cactus-Flowered Zinnias. But lately, we’ve...

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...