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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...

How to Use Lambsquarter from Root to Plant to Seed

Before yanking out the next patch of lambsquarter you find in your yard or garden, consider trying one of the many edible and medicinal...

Tips for a Beautiful Garden

Perennials are the garden gift that keeps on giving. You plant them once and enjoy them for years to come. While fairly maintenance free,...

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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...