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Apple Spice Bundt Cake & Pumpkin Pie with Hazelnut Crust

Nothing says “fall” quite like a homemade cake or pie! Add a little twist to your apple or pumpkin-flavored seasonal desserts that will have...

Jack Pizzo’s Prairie Garden in Illinois

For years I have wondered why Europeans find American prairie planting so aspirational, while Americans will go to great lengths to create a semblance...

Early September flowers, foliage in my Austin garden

September 07, 2025 All hail the queen! My biggest, most regal squid agave (Agave bracteosa) is a living fountain, arcing above her tall, pleated pot....

August in Carla’s Pennsylvania Garden, Part 1

Hi GPODers! We’re back in Malvern, Pennsylvania, with a new update from Carla Zambelli Mudry....

August in Carla’s Pennsylvania Garden, Part 2

Hi GPODers! Welcome back to Malvern, Pennsylvania for day 2 in Carla Zambelli Mudry’s incredible...

Magical, mysterious artist’s garden will wow at next Garden Spark talk

September 15, 2025 Last week, native plant expert Andrea DeLong-Amaya gave an informative presentation about designing with Texas natives for my Garden Spark speaker series....

Bonnie Celebrates Flowers in Colorado

Happy Monday GPODers! Today’s submission comes from Bonnie Phipps in Boulder, Colorado and she’s reminding...

The Surprisingly Sweet Secret of Crab Apples

Visiting an orchard to pick apples is enjoyable, but foraging for crab apples in your neighborhood is even more rewarding. These small fruits are...

Are Chrysanthemums Toxic To Cats? Keep Kitty Safe This Fall

As you begin planning your autumnal front porch display, you may wonder are chrysanthemums toxic to cats? Cats are very tactile and curious creatures...

How to Grow and Care for Ponytail Palms

Water Keep in mind that this plant is like a cactus, and it’s better to err on the side of neglect than to overwater. The caudex...

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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...