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How to Grow Gray Dogwood (Cornus Racemosa)

Within several weeks to a few months, roots should form. When the cuttings are well established, they can be transplanted into the garden or...

How to Grow and Care for Claret Cup Cactus

Echinocereus triglochidiatus Cold-hardy claret cup cactus, Echinocereus triglochidiatusaka kingcup or scarlet hedgehog cactus, is the state cactus of Colorado. Well adapted to the harsh climates of...

How to Plant and Grow Radishes in Containers

Crisp, juicy, and bursting with a fresh, peppery taste, radishes (Raphanus sativus) are cool season vegetables that are fast and easy to grow. And thanks...

Which Herbs to Grow Indoors (and Which Ones NOT to)

Herbs are outdoor plants. There are many plants that can grow well as houseplants, but herbs are not among them. But that doesn’t mean...

Watch me on Central Texas Gardener

September 23, 2025 I’m excited to be on PBS show Central Texas Gardener this fall, talking about the resilient gardens in my new book,...

How to Grow Scutellaria Incana, a Native North American Wildflower

Downy Skullcap, Scutellaria Incana The longer I garden, the more I want to grow perennials that bloom for as long as possible, and that...

How to Identify and Manage Downy Mildew in Lettuce

In greenhousesfans can further lower humidity and prevent prolonged leaf wetness. Physical If the disease is caught early and limited to the outer leaves, removing the...

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...

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Make Your Own Kombucha: The Tea Beast Lives

Kombucha. The tea beast. The new and trendy health drink. The combination black tea and bacteria ball that is known to cure ailments, heal...

How to Harvest Vegetables All Season Long

Sharing is caring! Most gardens don’t fail because they don’t produce enough food—they fail because everything produces at once. You get a wave of lettuce, then...

Mother and Daughter Make an Old Garden New in British Columbia

Hi GPODers! There is never a bad time to garden—OK, being outside in the pouring...