Gardening

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7 Flowers That Bloom In September For Early Fall Colour

It may be the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, and your garden might be winding things down for fall, but, if you plant...

How to Harvest and Store Cucumbers

As the weather heats up, now’s the perfect time to grow and pick cucumbers! With these easy tips and tricks, you’ll be prepared to...

What is a Community Food Forest?

Creating positive change can start in the heart of any city with the implementation of a community food forest. With more than 80 percent of...

Rose Skincare Recipes for Brighter, Healthier Skin

Rose has taken centre stage in my skincare routine, from my face cream to toner. It’s an amazing herb for skincare, and I’m here...

Austin Open Day garden tour coming November 8

September 02, 2025 Mark your calendars and get ready to tour gardens, Central Texans! Five gardens across Austin will be open to the public on...

How Did the Lanternfly Become the Enemy?

We’ve been told to destroy any lanternflies because they’re “invasive and destructive” to our environment. In reality, these small pests are simply living like...

Do Deer Eat Mums? How To Protect These Fall Garden Favorites

If you live in a rural area and are worried about your fall plantings, you may wonder, “Do deer eat mums?” Chrysanthemums are one...

Drying Prune Plums (Plus Figs, Apricots, Peaches and Nectarines)

Learn the ropes on drying prune plums and other fruits! Whether you’re a pro at preserving or you’ve never tried it out before, anyone...

Quick Tips for Busy Gardeners

Let’s not Konmari our backyards. It doesn’t need to be a beautifully curated and perfect space before we settle in for the winter. No,...

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How to Grow and Care for Creeping Phlox

Both are such similar plants that they are often confused. If I really had to choose between the two, I’d say P. subulata might just...

Planting, Care, and Harvest Guide

Sharing is caring! Yardlong beans — also called asparagus beans — are one of the easiest and most productive vegetables for hot summer gardens. Despite...

Causes, Prevention, and What to Do with Split Tomatoes

Sharing is caring! Few things are more disappointing than walking into the garden to pick a perfect, ripe tomato only to discover a deep crack...