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How to Grow Tree Philodendron (Split Leaf Philodendron)

Thaumatophyllum bipinnatifidum (formerly Philodendron selloum syn. P. bipinnatifidum) The philodendron houseplant is such a reliable old friend and so commonplace that you might tend to...

Expert Advice: 9 Tips for a Moody Winter Garden

In fall the Instagram feeds of many of our favorite gardeners, quite understandably, start to wither or move indoors. Not so that of Dutch...

Buying Seeds? Avoid These 3 Common Mistakes.

Ordering seeds in January sparks the season with fresh possibilities. Glossy pages tempt us with endless colors, shapes, and yields, and it’s easy to...

Which to Sow Outdoors vs. Indoors

Some cool season plants will bolt when exposed to light frosts, or days with temperatures below 50°F – bok choy and tatsoi,...

Required Reading: The American Horticultural Society’s New Definitive Guide to Ecological Gardening

Since its founding in 1922, the American Horticultural Society (AHS) has published dozens of books, including deep-dive guides on single issues like propagation...

How to Grow and Care for Forsythia Shrubs

Smaller types play well in mixed perennial and bulb beds and borders, where they add bold color in spring and punctuate summer plantings with...

Spruce Tip Key Lime Pie: A Flavorful, Foraged Dessert

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Place all the crust ingredients except the butter into the bowl of a food processor and pulse until...

Dawn’s Wonderful Winter Garden in Arizona

Happy Monday, GPODers! January for many veggie gardeners is a time for prep and planning....

Peonies in Nina’s Montana Garden

Hi GPODers! Winter may be at its peak, but that doesn’t mean we can’t start...

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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...