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Plant Jewelry: One-of-a-Kind Pieces Inspired By the Garden!

Plant jewelry is my favourite accessory. There is no better way to take the natural world with you than to wear it! This list...

How to Grow Broccoli in Containers

Cultivars to Select To get the best results when growing broccoli in pots, you’ll want to select cultivars that are compact and fast maturing. Here are...

Weeding: Work Smarter, Not Harder

Straight, evenly spaced rows make hoeing easier and more efficient. If the rows are misaligned and the space between rows becomes too narrow, a...

5 Flowers That Look Like Roses, But Are Way Easier To Grow

Why go for flowers that look like roses instead of the real thing? Don’t get me started! I am an experienced gardener and a...

Rental Garden Makeovers: 10 Best Budget Ideas for an Outdoor Space

This week, we’re revisiting some of our all-time favorite stories about gardening in New York City. Cultivating plants in the Big Apple comes with...

How to Grow and Care for Southernwood

Artemisia abrotanum With fine, feathery foliage of gray, green, and silver, plus a tantalizing scent, southernwood (Artemisia abrotanum) is a species in the Artemisia genus. It’s...

Juvenile hawk at the fountain

August 25, 2025 A flash of movement caught my eye through the window a few days ago. Glancing out at the patio fountain, I was...

8 Perennial Shade Garden Ideas For A Four-Season Sanctuary

Wondering how to make more of a shady growing space and looking for easy ways to keep color and interest going year after year?...

DIY Hopscotch Stepping Stones for the Garden

If you have a little one who loves to explore the garden, these hopscotch stepping stones are the perfect playful addition. They’re easy to...

What Is Green Manure? Why, What, and How to Grow a Cover Crop for a Home Garden

There is a wonderful product to give your plants a growing boost. It takes time to work—about two to three months—but it doesn’t require...

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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...

A Simple Spring in Lee’s New York Garden

Hi GPODers! Yesterday we enjoyed scenes from the vibrant spring that finally erupted in Kit...

The Best Fruit Pickers: What Actually Works

Sharing is caring! A fruit picker is one of those tools you don’t think about until you need it—then it becomes essential. Whether you’re harvesting...