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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...

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...

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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...