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Turn Fallen Leaves into Gardener’s Gold

Mulch is essential to soil health. It acts as a barrier against water loss and heat, reduces weeds and improves soil structure. Once you’ve...

Meet the California Poppy: Growing + Care Guide

Looking for an extra touch of sunshine in your garden beds this year? Let me introduce you to the beautiful California poppy. This delightful...

How to Grow and Care for Fan Aloe

Kumara plicatilis With sculptural, corky branches ending in fan-shaped rosettes of succulent leaves, fan aloe (Kumara plicatilis syn. Aloe plicatilis) is a unique plant that...

How to Use Lambsquarter from Root to Plant to Seed

Before yanking out the next patch of lambsquarter you find in your yard or garden, consider trying one of the many edible and medicinal...

Tips for a Beautiful Garden

Perennials are the garden gift that keeps on giving. You plant them once and enjoy them for years to come. While fairly maintenance free,...

Apple Spice Bundt Cake & Pumpkin Pie with Hazelnut Crust

Nothing says “fall” quite like a homemade cake or pie! Add a little twist to your apple or pumpkin-flavored seasonal desserts that will have...

Jack Pizzo’s Prairie Garden in Illinois

For years I have wondered why Europeans find American prairie planting so aspirational, while Americans will go to great lengths to create a semblance...

Early September flowers, foliage in my Austin garden

September 07, 2025 All hail the queen! My biggest, most regal squid agave (Agave bracteosa) is a living fountain, arcing above her tall, pleated pot....

August in Carla’s Pennsylvania Garden, Part 1

Hi GPODers! We’re back in Malvern, Pennsylvania, with a new update from Carla Zambelli Mudry....

August in Carla’s Pennsylvania Garden, Part 2

Hi GPODers! Welcome back to Malvern, Pennsylvania for day 2 in Carla Zambelli Mudry’s incredible...

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How to Grow and Care for Ageratum (Floss Flowers)

How to Grow Caring for ageratum and encouraging an abundance of flowers is simple and straightforward. Let’s look at the details. Light Floss flowers prefer a full...

8 Great Ideas for Seed Starting on a Budget

Save money on seed starting with DIY containers, free seeds, simple lighting, and a homemade seed-starting mix. Grow healthy plants without spending a fortune. Seed...

Murraya paniculata (Table Kamini) miniature plant growing guide

Introduction to the Murraya paniculata Table Kamini (Murraya...