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GPOD on the Road: Jardins de Métis

Happy Friday, GPODers! Are you a snowbird, or do you like to hit the road...

Sunrise sky over Caddo Lake, with birds and bald cypress

January 14, 2026 I zipped my jacket up tight against a chilly pre-dawn breeze as we zoomed across Caddo Lake last November. We’d hired guide...

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...

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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...