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Magical, mysterious artist’s garden will wow at next Garden Spark talk

September 15, 2025 Last week, native plant expert Andrea DeLong-Amaya gave an informative presentation about designing with Texas natives for my Garden Spark speaker series....

Bonnie Celebrates Flowers in Colorado

Happy Monday GPODers! Today’s submission comes from Bonnie Phipps in Boulder, Colorado and she’s reminding...

The Surprisingly Sweet Secret of Crab Apples

Visiting an orchard to pick apples is enjoyable, but foraging for crab apples in your neighborhood is even more rewarding. These small fruits are...

Are Chrysanthemums Toxic To Cats? Keep Kitty Safe This Fall

As you begin planning your autumnal front porch display, you may wonder are chrysanthemums toxic to cats? Cats are very tactile and curious creatures...

How to Grow and Care for Ponytail Palms

Water Keep in mind that this plant is like a cactus, and it’s better to err on the side of neglect than to overwater. The caudex...

I’m talking native plant design on Growing Greener Podcast

September 10, 2025 I’m on the Growing Greener podcast this week! I’m talking with host Tom Christopher about using native plants in formal or traditional...

GPOD on the Road: Susan’s Sampling of Sensational Front Gardens

Happy Friday, GPODers! It has been a little while since GPOD has hit the road,...

Homemade Fruit and Vegetable Wash Recipe

Unless it’s homegrown, we know so little about where our produce really comes from. To ensure you remove all traces of pesticides and herbicides,...

I Bought the Cult-Favorite Pruners Gardening Pros Swear By

The tools you use can make or break the joy of working in the garden. Over the years, I’ve run through my fair share...

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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...