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Capulin Volcano’s epic views on the crater rim

August 08, 2025 Why drive past a volcano when you can stop and climb that volcano? Heck, yes! So a few weeks ago, instead of...

Can Dried Flowers Go in Candles? How to Safely Make Flower Candles

It’s never been easier to create your own stunning artisan-made candles for yourself, friends, family, and even to sell. But what so many of...

Announcing Garden Spark’s Season 9 speakers!

August 06, 2025 Garden Sparkmy speaker series on garden design and ecology in Austin, returns for its 9th season of in-person talks in September! This...

How to Master Fall Vegetable Planting (Even If You’re a Newbie)

While summer may still be heating up, it’s already time to start thinking about those fall veggies. Vegetable planting is far from over, as...

8 Plants To Propagate From Cuttings Before Summer Ends

Summer is the perfect time to propagate some of your favorite plants from cuttings. During this peak growing period, many cuttings root quickly and...

Kim’s Garden Before and After in Rhode Island

Hi GPODers! Last year we were introduced to Kim Arcand’s garden in Rhode Island for...

More Flowers Please! Deadheading Flowers to Increase Blooming

The practice of deadheading, or removing flowers from a plant as they fade to promote even more flower production, will give you more blooms...

35 Fascinating Fern Varieties for Your Home and Landscape

Fiddleheads are the emerging fronds that typically start out curled before gradually unfurling. The sori are the reproductive spores that typically appear on the...

Hospitable garden of Bonnie and David Thornton at Memphis Fling

August 04, 2025 One day at the Memphis Fling in early June, the Flingers were invited to have lunch in gardens across the street from...

Lavender Sage Earl Grey Mocktail & Lavender Sage Simple Syrup

Want a great fresh simple syrup recipe? This simple syrup is straightforward and easy to make and use. Sage and lavender offer unique and complementary...

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8 Easy Vegetables to Grow for a Huge Harvest

Given the proper care and conditions, most vegetables are not difficult to grow. However, some are simpler than others. If you’re new to gardening...

Delicious Blackberry Bushes: A Guide to Proper Pruning

Discover the best time and techniques to prune blackberries for healthier plants, higher yields, and easier maintenance. Blackberry plants are perennials, so an established patch...