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A Garden Stroll in Lawrie’s Ontario Garden

Hi GPODers! The joy of gardening is two-fold. First is the enjoyment of the doing....

Butterfly garden in bloom at the Natural Gardener

July 20, 2025 When friends came to town a few weeks back, I took them to The Natural Gardener in south Austin. With beautiful display...

Zinnia Companion Plants For A Beautiful & Productive Garden

Zinnias are a welcome addition to almost any garden. Known for their vibrant colors, prolonged bloom time, and ability to attract pollinators, these hardy...

How to Use Aloe Vera for Sunburns

Aloe vera is one of the true super plants. This plant is perhaps best revered for its ability to relieve pain from a sunburn....

GPOD on the Road: Coastal Maine Botanical Garden in Early Summer

Happy Friday, GPODers! A couple of weeks ago I was traveling up the coast of...

Upcycled art at McClain garden at Memphis Fling

July 11, 2025 At the Memphis Fling back in early June, we were dropped off in the Lenox neighborhood one morning, where tour signs indicated...

Texas crevice garden in summer bloom

July 16, 2025 I made a return visit to Coleson Bruce’s front-yard crevice garden a few weeks ago and found it bristling and blooming and...

What is a Weed? Tips for Weed Identification In Your Garden

Identifying weeds in your garden is not always as simple as you would think. Just what is a weed? Are they always detrimental to...

The Pros and Cons of Using it in Your Garden

You’ve probably seen those large rolls of black fabric at your local garden center or home improvement store and thought to yourself, what is...

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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...