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It’s Here! ‘Gardenista: The Low-Impact Garden’ Hits Bookshelves Today

Happy pub day! Today, Gardenista: The Low-Impact Garden finally hits bookstores. We can’t wait for you to crack it open and enjoy the...

This Easy Trick Stops Your Houseplants Dying Over Winter

Forget the crazy cat lady trope; if you, much like this writer, are a self-confessed ‘crazy indoor plant lady’, then you won’t want to...

September in Heidi’s Connecticut Garden

Happy Monday GPODers! Last month we were treated to an incredibly colorful submission from Heidi...

Indoor Plant Care: How to Grow Tropical Plants in Geometric Terrariums

I love the look of these geometric terrariums. They make me think of nineteenth-century conservatories or vintage apothecaries, yet the geometric shape feels fresh...

How to Grow Parsley in Winter

Parsley curl Wouldn’t you love to add the flavor of garden-fresh herbs to your hearty cold-weather dishes? Well, there’s no need to rue(!) the arrival of...

7 Deer-Resistant Bulbs That Will Actually Survive Until Spring

Everybody loves Bambi, but deer can be incredibly annoying neighbors. They are ever-hungry animals and will take out most of your garden crops if...

Quick Takes With: Michael P. Gibson

Recently, we published a story on the trend toward more naturalistic-looking shrubs in garden design, but Michael P. Gibson’s Seussian topiary art may singlehandedly...

Best Long-Blooming Sun Perennials for the Northeast

Expert Picks for Long-Blooming Sun Perennials to Grow in the Northeast If you’re looking for...

I’m on The Plantastic Podcast talking first jobs, blogging, Gardens of Texas

October 06, 2025 I’m honored to be on Dr. Jared Barnes’s The Plantastic Podcast this week for a wide-ranging conversation. Jared’s curiosity about how I...

Tami’s Vegetable and Cut-Flower Garden

Hi GPODers! As this growing season comes to an end, it’s the perfect time to...

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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...